Hair Love
Seen it?2019 | 7 min | Animation, Family, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Kubo and the Two Strings or For the Birds, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 7 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
When dad has to unexpectedly step in for mom to do his daughter Zuri’s hair before a big event, what seems like a simple task is anything but as these locks have a mind of their own!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Animated Short Film. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Matthew A. Cherry, Everett Downing Jr., Bruce W. Smith
- Issa RaeNatural Hair Vlogger / Mom (voice)