Talk to Me
Seen it?2007 | 118 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little 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. If you loved Midnight Express or Bad Boys, start here. 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 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The story of Washington D.C. radio personality Ralph "Petey" Greene, an ex-con who became a popular talk show host and community activist in the 1960s.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$5 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kasi Lemmons
- Don CheadlePetey Greene
- Chiwetel EjioforDewey Hughes
- Bruce McFeePrison Sign-In Guard
- Mike EppsMilo Hughes
- Peter MacNeillWarden Cecil Smithers
- Adam GaudreauEscorting Guard
- Taraji P. HensonVernell Watson
- Cedric the Entertainer'Nighthawk' Bob Terry
- Martin SheenE.G. Sonderling
- J. Miles DaleProgram Director