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Boxcutter

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After aspiring rapper Rome's apartment is burgled, and his only copy of his music stolen, he devises a plan with the help of his friend Jenaya to track down his four producers and reassemble his album in time for an event with megastar music producer Richie Hill.

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Radheyan Simonpillai CTV's Your Morning A vibrant movie mapping out the changing face of Toronto and the people, still struggling to hold on, who give it some soul. Like them, Boxcutter has plenty of soul.  Aug 19, 2025 Full Review Barry Hertz Globe and Mail It is a portrait of a city that feels both nuanced and universal -- you don’t need to know the specifics of Regent Park redevelopment to understand why Rome and Jenaya feel so unnerved when passing by its glass-box condos and giant construction pits. Jun 10, 2025 Full Review Courtney Small Cinema Axis A fresh and entertaining film, Boxcutter finds its strength in those within the community who believe in you when you might not always believe in yourself. Aug 21, 2025 Full Review Kevin Bourne SHIFTER With BOXCUTTER, Reza Dahya walks the fine line of making it a distinctly Toronto film while not making the city a caricature of itself. It also turns the hip-hop film genre on its head with a deeper message beyond the music. Rated: 3.5 Aug 18, 2025 Full Review Tristian Evans Geek Vibes Nation Boxcutter is a grounded and emotional story about an aspiring rapper’s journey to overcome his crippling self-doubt and uncertainty to pursue his dreams in an ever-changing world. Rated: 7.5/10 Aug 18, 2025 Full Review Andrew Parker The Gate The urgency in Boxcutter is real, but what sets Dahya’s clockwork-like quasi-thriller apart from other similarly pitched films is the decision to play this journey like a character study told in fine detail. Rated: 9/10 Jun 12, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Reza Dahya

Director

Ashton James

Rome

Zoe Lewis

Jenaya

Viphusan Vani

Sid

Clairmont The Second

Eric

Matthew Worku

Curtis
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Movie Info

Synopsis After aspiring rapper Rome's apartment is burgled, and his only copy of his music stolen, he devises a plan with the help of his friend Jenaya to track down his four producers and reassemble his album in time for an event with megastar music producer Richie Hill.
Director
Reza Dahya
Producer
Reza Dahya, Soko Negash
Screenwriter
Chris Cromie
Production Co
Back Up Your Ish
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Music
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 33m