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The Inspection

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2022 | 95 min | Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (89% 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 35 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Ellis French is a young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, decides to join the Marines, doing whatever it takes to succeed in a system that would cast him aside. But even as he battles deep-seated prejudice and the grueling routines of basic training, he finds unexpected camaraderie, strength, and support in this new community, giving him a hard-earned sense of belonging that will shape his identity and forever change his life.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 3 Independent Spirit Awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $407K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 67K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Elegance Bratton

  • Jeremy PopeEllis French
  • Gabrielle UnionInez French
  • Bokeem WoodbineLaws
  • Raúl CastilloRosales
  • McCaul LombardiHarvey
  • Nicholas LoganBrooks
  • Eman EsfandiIsmail
  • Aaron DominguezCastro
  • Aubrey JosephBoles
  • Andrew KaiLabel