Sneakerella
Seen it?2022 | 111 min | Music, Comedy, Family
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (93% 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 wants a laugh and families. If you loved Mary Poppins, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
When El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens, meets Kira King, the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King, sparks fly as the two bond over their mutual affinity for sneakers. With a little nudge from his best friend and a sprinkle of Fairy Godfather magic, El finds the courage to use his talent to pursue his dream of becoming a ‘legit’ sneaker designer in the industry.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
4 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
- Chosen JacobsEl
- Lexi UnderwoodKira King
- Kolton StewartZelly
- Devyn NekodaSami
- Robyn AlomarLiv
- John SalleyDarius King
- Yvonne Senat JonesDenise King
- Ryan WilsonDancer
- Juan ChioranGustavo
- Robert J. TavenorMr. Brown