Miss Juneteenth
Seen it?2020 | 103 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (99% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Turquoise, a former beauty queen turned hardworking single mother, prepares her rebellious teenage daughter for the “Miss Juneteenth” pageant, hoping to keep her from repeating the same mistakes in life that she did.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 2 Independent Spirit Awards: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Supporting Female, Independent Spirit Awards: Best Directorial Debut. Also nominated for 3 more Independent Spirit Awards. Plus 4 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$111K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Channing Godfrey Peoples
- Nicole BeharieTurquoise Jones
- Kendrick SampsonRonnie
- Alexis ChikaezeKai
- Akron WatsonBacon
- Liz MikelBetty Ray
- Marcus M. MauldinWayman
- Mikayla RiversBrianna
- Jaime MatthisQuintavious
- Phyllis CiceroMrs. Washington
- Lisha HackneyClarissa