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On the Come Up

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Starring newcomer Jamila C. Gray, ON THE COME UP is the story of Bri, a gifted 16-year-old rapper, who attempts to take the battle rap scene by storm in order to lift up her family and do right by the legacy of her father -- a local hip hop legend whose career was cut short by gang violence. But when her first hit song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, she finds herself torn between the authenticity that got her this far and the false persona that the industry wants to impose upon her.

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Tomris Laffly AV Club 10/12/2022
B-
In her impressive directorial debut, actor-turned-filmmaker Sanaa Lathan delivers a poised and upbeat adaptation of The Hate U Give author's second book Go to Full Review Dwight Brown DwightBrownInk.com 09/28/2022
3/4
Bravo to Lathan for making On the Come Up shine bright like a diamond. Go to Full Review Stephanie Zacharek TIME Magazine 09/24/2022
On the Come Up is a thoughtful and generous-spirited entertainment, and a reminder of how hard it can be, when you’re young, to figure out who you really are. Go to Full Review Alice Lambert Radio Times Oct 15
3/5
A serious-minded tale that pulses with verve. Go to Full Review Kevin Bourne SHIFTER 07/19/2023
On The Come Up entertains, challenges, inspires, educates, and enlightens. As they say in hip-hop, “Real recognize real” and when it comes to films we’ve seen in 2022, On The Come Up is as real as it gets. Go to Full Review Joe Lipsett Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast 12/07/2022
3.5/5
As an adaptation, the film sands off the book's complicated and nuanced consideration of class and poverty. As a straightforward film about an artist, however, it succeeds, particularly the solid performances. That freeze frame ending, though...oof Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tiffany 09/30/2022 It was a really good movie! Parts were predictable, but the end made me emotional! See more Felicia 09/29/2022 I enjoyed the fact that the show represented a strong African American family. They had their struggles but they were a family. I enjoyed seeing the bond between friends and the real love between friends. See more Marty L 09/28/2022 Good story about about the struggle to rise above one’s roots. See more Ann s 09/27/2022 I love Angie Thomases stories. This was well made into a movie. I love seeing black representation on the screen for more than just thugs and drug dealers, etc. or maids and slaves. It has a really good message. The acting was superb. See more Pauline 09/26/2022 Movie was excellent, definitely recommend if youre into rap. See more Philipinojack 09/25/2022 very good storyline. loved it See more Read all reviews
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Sanaa Lathan

Director

Da'Vine Joy Randolph

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Mike Epps

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Method Man

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Jamila C. Gray

Bri

Lil Yachty

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On the Come Up: Official Clip - Angry Radio Interview On the Come Up: Official Clip - Angry Radio Interview 2:55 On the Come Up: Official Clip - Bri Gets Robbed On the Come Up: Official Clip - Bri Gets Robbed 1:38 On the Come Up: Official Clip - You Can't Stop My Come Up On the Come Up: Official Clip - You Can't Stop My Come Up 2:01 On the Come Up: Official Clip - Rap Battle: Bri vs. Mystique On the Come Up: Official Clip - Rap Battle: Bri vs. Mystique 3:00 On the Come Up: Official Clip - Rap Battle: Bri vs. Milez On the Come Up: Official Clip - Rap Battle: Bri vs. Milez 2:50 On the Come Up: Official Clip - Romantic Poolside Kiss On the Come Up: Official Clip - Romantic Poolside Kiss 2:19 On the Come Up: Official Clip - Defending Her Daughter On the Come Up: Official Clip - Defending Her Daughter 2:14 On the Come Up: Official Clip - Y'all Wanna Know Who I Am? On the Come Up: Official Clip - Y'all Wanna Know Who I Am? 2:51 On the Come Up: Official Clip - Lil Yatchy Scene - Round 2: Bri vs. Infamous Millz On the Come Up: Official Clip - Lil Yatchy Scene - Round 2: Bri vs. Infamous Millz 2:08 On the Come Up: Official Clip - Rap Battle: Bri vs. Infamous Millz (Lil Yatchy Scene) On the Come Up: Official Clip - Rap Battle: Bri vs. Infamous Millz (Lil Yatchy Scene) 2:57 View more videos

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Synopsis Starring newcomer Jamila C. Gray, ON THE COME UP is the story of Bri, a gifted 16-year-old rapper, who attempts to take the battle rap scene by storm in order to lift up her family and do right by the legacy of her father -- a local hip hop legend whose career was cut short by gang violence. But when her first hit song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, she finds herself torn between the authenticity that got her this far and the false persona that the industry wants to impose upon her.
Director
Sanaa Lathan
Producer
George Tillman Jr., Robert Teitel, Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, Isaac Klausner, Angie Thomas, Timothy M. Bourne
Screenwriter
Kay Oyegun
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment, State Street Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Some Violence|Sexual References|Drug Material|Strong Language|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Drama, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 23, 2022
Box Office (Gross USA)
$229.3K
Runtime
1h 56m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital