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Zola

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2021 | 86 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. 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 crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Boys Don't Cry, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 26 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect sex.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A waitress agrees to accompany an exotic dancer, her put-upon boyfriend, and her mysterious and domineering roommate on a road trip to Florida to seek their fortune at a high-end strip club.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 2 Independent Spirit Awards: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Female Lead, Independent Spirit Awards: Best Editing. Also nominated for 5 more Independent Spirit Awards. Plus 4 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide on a $5 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 292K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Janicza Bravo

  • Taylour PaigeZola
  • Riley KeoughStefani
  • Colman DomingoX
  • Nicholas BraunDerrek
  • Ari'el StachelSean
  • Nelcie SouffrantGail
  • Nasir RahimJonathan
  • Jason MitchellDion
  • Ts MadisonHollywood
  • Latasha GlennDancer