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O.G.

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2018 | 113 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Night of the Hunter, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Louis Menkins is five weeks away from being released after 26 years in prison. He is faced with the decision to put his own release at risk in order to protect a young man named Beecher from growing gang controversies.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 26K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Madeleine Rotzler

  • Jeffrey WrightLouis Menkins
  • Theothus CarterBeecher
  • William FichtnerDanvers
  • Boyd HolbrookPinkins
  • Mare WinninghamJanice
  • David Patrick KellyLarry
  • Yul VazquezBaxter
  • Bahni TurpinLudlow
  • Ryan CutronaPiner
  • Ato EssandohSean Black