The Last Black Man in San Francisco
Seen it?2019 | 121 min | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
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. 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 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Jimmie Fails dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. Joined on his quest by his best friend Mont, Jimmie searches for belonging in a rapidly changing city that seems to have left them behind.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 DGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 105K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joe Talbot
- Jimmie FailsJimmie Fails
- Jonathan MajorsMontgomery Allen
- Rob MorganJames Sr.
- Tichina ArnoldWanda Fails
- Mike EppsBobby
- Finn WittrockClayton
- Danny GloverGrandpa Allen
- Willie HenPreacher
- Jamal TruloveKofi
- Antoine RedusNitty