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Seen it?2022 | 131 min | Drama, History
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
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 Just Mercy or Selma, start here.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: a parent's death or loss. Probably too much for younger kids.
The true story of Mamie Till Mobley's relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, who, in 1955, was lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 SAG Award, 1 BAFTA and 2 Critics' Choice Awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$20 million worldwide on a $33 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 139K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chinonye Chukwu
- Danielle DeadwylerMamie Till-Mobley
- Jalyn HallEmmett Till
- Frankie FaisonJohn Carthan
- Haley BennettCarolyn Bryant
- John Douglas ThompsonMoses Wright
- Whoopi GoldbergAlma
- Jayme LawsonMyrlie Evers
- Tosin ColeMedgar Evers
- Kevin CarrollRayfield Mooty
- Sean Patrick ThomasGene Mobley