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Bob Marley: One Love

Seen it?

2024 | 104 min | Music, History, Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (45% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Elvis or Almost Famous, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    45% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    1 win and 10 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $181 million worldwide on a $70 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 168K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green

  • Kingsley Ben-AdirBob Marley
  • Lashana LynchRita Marley
  • James NortonChris Blackwell
  • Tosin ColeTyrone Downie
  • Umi MyersCindy Breakspeare
  • Anthony WelshDon Taylor
  • Nia AshiTeen Rita Marley
  • Aston Barrett Jr.Family Man Barrett
  • Anna-Sharé BlakeJudy Mowatt
  • Gawaine 'J-Summa' CampbellAntonio 'Gillie' Gilbert