Black Snake Moan
Seen it?2006 | 116 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. 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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A God-fearing bluesman takes to a wild young woman who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, is looking everywhere for love, but never quite finding it.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$15 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 265K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Craig Brewer
- Christina RicciRae
- Samuel L. JacksonLazarus
- Justin TimberlakeRonnie Morgan
- S. Epatha MerkersonAngela
- John CothranReverend R. L.
- David BannerTehronne
- Michael Raymond-JamesGill
- Adriane LenoxRose Woods
- Kim RichardsSandy
- Neimus K. WilliamsLincoln