A Thousand and One

R

Released Mar 31, 2023

1 hr. 57 min.

Drama

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A THOUSAND AND ONE follows unapologetic and free-spirited Inez (Teyana Taylor), who kidnaps six-year-old Terry from the foster care system. Holding onto their secret and each other, mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability, in a rapidly changing New York City.

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Critics Consensus

A tribute to parental devotion and a testament to Teyana Taylor's talent, A Thousand and One presents a heart-wrenching portrait of perseverance in the face of systemic inequity.

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A tough watch that might frustrate some with its ending, A Thousand and One is still well worth checking out for terrific performances and a thought-provoking perspective on poverty.

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Onyi U

The best film of the year, hands-down

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/30/23

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Sukhan

I enjoyed the convincing performance of Teyana Taylor and all of the actors who played her son.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/28/23

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Mack

beautifully executed story with a twist.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/18/23

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Desirée

It bored me in the beginning

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/18/23

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Dee

great acting by Teyana. great ending suspense

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/16/23

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Cecily D

Teyana Taylor gives a spectacular heart gripping performance as a mom trying to do the best she can for her son. It surprise at the end made my mouth drop.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/16/23

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A.V. Rockwell

Director

Teyana Taylor

Inez de la Paz

Aaron Kingsley Adetola

Terry 6 Years Old

Aven Courtney

Terry 13 Years Old

Josiah Cross

Terry 17 Years Old

William Catlett

Lucky

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Ryan Gilbey

New Statesman

The director maps the contours of a destabilised existence. It is one thing to put us in Terry and Inez’s shoes, quite another to make us feel, as Rockwell does, the ground shifting unpredictably beneath them.

May 1, 2023

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Amon Warmann

Empire Magazine

Come for Taylor’s breakout performance, stay for a tender, confidently told story of Black motherhood and sacrifice. Rockwell is one to watch.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 27, 2023

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

The directorial debut from AV Rockwell is rather special.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 23, 2023

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Shadan Larki

InSession Film

Teyana Taylor is magnetic as a young mother trying to do what is best for herself and her son against the tide of an increasingly gentrified New York City, many broken systems, and little support.

Apr 19, 2024

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Dominic Griffin

The Baltimore Beat

...through Taylor’s excellent screen work, it functions so potently as a portrait of the real people left by the wayside by institutions designed to catch them when they fall.

Feb 13, 2024

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Diego Batlle

Otroscines.com

A Thousand and One never ceases to engange and, at times, even move. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 30, 2024

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Synopsis

A THOUSAND AND ONE follows unapologetic and free-spirited Inez (Teyana Taylor), who kidnaps six-year-old Terry from the foster care system. Holding onto their secret and each other, mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability, in a rapidly changing New York City.

Director: A.V. Rockwell
Executive Producer: Oren Moverman, Rachel Jacobs, Leonid Lebedev, A.V. Rockwell, Jamin O'Brien
Screenwriter: A.V. Rockwell
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Universal Films, Sight Unseen Pictures, Makeready, Hillman Grad
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 31, 2023, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 18, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.4M

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