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Rocks

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2020 | 94 min | Drama

Friday Night Flickearly rating

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (97% 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 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

15-year-old Rocks fears that she and her little brother Emmanuel will be taken into care and forced apart if anyone finds out that their mother has left them. Against all odds, and with the help of her loyal friends, she evades the authorities and navigates the most defining days of her young life.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 96 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Casting. Also nominated for 6 more BAFTAs. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $599K worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 14K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sarah Gavron

  • Bukky BakrayRocks
  • Kosar AliSumaya
  • D'Angelou Osei-KissieduEmmanuel
  • Shaneigha-Monik GreysonRoshé
  • Ruby StokesAgnes
  • Tawheda BegumKhadijah
  • Afi OkaidjaYawa
  • Anastasia DymitrowSabina
  • Sarah NilesMs. Booker
  • Layo-Christina AkinludeFunke Omotoso