Get Rich or Die Tryin'

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Get Rich or Die Tryin'

R

Released Nov 9, 2005

1h 57m

Crime

Drama

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After losing his mother to murder as a boy, Marcus (Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson) has little support in his life. He starts working for drug dealer Levar (Bill Duke) and his assistant (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje). Although Marcus makes good money selling, his dream is to become a rapper. When he reunites with an old love (Joy Bryant) and is later shot numerous times during a robbery, Marcus decides it's time to change his life. However, his old associates won't let him go so easily.

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Critics Consensus

While it may be based upon 50 Cent's own life experiences, Get Rich Or Die Tryin' is too similar to many other rags-to-riches stories to resonate.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Sheridan gives this a pacing and depth one doesn’t often find in “urban” product, though Jackson, reliving his own life traumas, is handily upstaged at every turn by Terrence Howard...

Jun 28, 2022

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Zadie Smith

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Tupac, you can sleep easy. Richard Pryor, watch out.

Jan 17, 2018

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

The film is a completely disheveled mess, limping from scene to scene with all the urgency of a snail taking his morning constitutional.

Rated: 1.5/4

Dec 6, 2005

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Get Rich's story, inspired by Jackson's life, simply doesn't gel.

Rated: 1.5/5

Feb 1, 2021

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Fernando F. Croce

CinePassion

Sheridan's surface vividness is applied around a vacuum

Sep 1, 2009

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Ethan Alter

Film Journal International

People behind the movie will no doubt get rich, but it's a shame they didn't try harder to make a better picture.

Mar 1, 2007

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Daniel N

Amazing bio pic. Can't love this movie enough. Could watch it on replay.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/06/25

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Derrick M

People are insane for not liking this early bio pic movie about 50's rise to **** and his early life struggles. Would recommend this to anyone even if you dont care about rap or hip hop its just a great movie on its own

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/04/25

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Audience Member

A cliche where nothing makes sense.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

07/03/25

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FLWRS Y

im not gonna lie, it was ok. Im glad 50 cent has progressed past this

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/09/25

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HMF B

I always enjoy watching 50 Cent do his thing. Though I don't know much of that world, I enjoyed the movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/14/25

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boyler k

Can not believe this movie is circa 17% on RT, brilliant movie, easy beats new jack city and up there with 8mile. All other reviews on the movie must had watched it on mute with their eyes close!!! Savage story!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/25

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Jim Sheridan

Director

50 Cent

Marcus

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Majestic

Walter Alza Jr.

Raoul

Serena Reeder

Katrina

Benz Antoine

Ray Wilmore

Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - Love Will Get You Killed

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Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - I Could Be Wrong, But I'm Right

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Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - Where's the Money?

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Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - Marcus Meets Bama

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Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - I'm Pregnant

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Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - Rules to Selling Crack

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Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - I'll Never Let Her Go

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Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - Are You My Best Friend?

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Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - I'd Rather Die Like a Man Than Live Like a Coward

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Synopsis

After losing his mother to murder as a boy, Marcus (Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson) has little support in his life. He starts working for drug dealer Levar (Bill Duke) and his assistant (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje). Although Marcus makes good money selling, his dream is to become a rapper. When he reunites with an old love (Joy Bryant) and is later shot numerous times during a robbery, Marcus decides it's time to change his life. However, his old associates won't let him go so easily.

Director: Jim Sheridan
Producer: Jimmy Iovine, Paul Rosenberg, Chris Lighty
Screenwriter: Terence Winter
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, MTV Films
Rating: R (Nudity|Drug Content|Pervasive Language|Sexuality|Strong Violence)
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 9, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.0M
Runtime: 1h 57m
Sound Mix: Surround

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