Beats
Seen it?2019 | 109 min | Drama, Music
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz. 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. 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 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An agoraphobic hip-hop prodigy and a disgraced former music manager cross paths in Chicago’s South Side and help each other face demons of their pasts.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chris Robinson
- Anthony AndersonRomelo Reese
- Khalil EverageAugust Monroe
- Uzo AdubaCarla Monroe
- Emayatzy CorinealdiVanessa Robinson
- Paul Walter HauserTerrence
- DreezyQueen Cabrini
- Julian WilliamsYoung Buck
- Megan SousaKari
- Evan J. SimpsonLaz
- Ashley JacksonNiyah