Get Rich or Die Tryin'

R

Released Nov 9, 2005

1 hr. 57 min.

Crime

Drama

List

17%

121 Reviews

Tomatometer

70%

250,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

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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fred a

another example of the fact that the "critics" are clueless! they say its too similar to other rags to riches stories GTFOH!!! anyone who is a fan of hip hop, 50 Cent, or just a good story will enjoy.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/25/24

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letaiser

a Great Movie and a Must See for Hiphop Fans ,70% of the Story of 50 Cent and the whole Story was Amazing ,the Action was intense and it was also adorable sometimes so a really great Movies dont understand why it has such a bad critic ,and the Reviews for the bad Rating are the dumbest things I have ever heard I can say that this Movie is incredible

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/13/23

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Dragon O

A timeless classic that means even more given how 50 has stayed out of trouble and poverty for 20 years.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/15/23

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Tom R

Really critics? This is a good movie with good casting and a story that keeps you engaged. Oh and 50 cent is playing himself how can he be bad at acting lol. Clueless. I grew up watching this so im a little biased but this is a good film. Just wish they were more clear on some things

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/20/23

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T T

Before watching this movie, I didn't know what to expect. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised. I think that this movie was well made. It was entertaining from the beginning until the end.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/17/23

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Toast M

I love 50 cent so I really enjoyed this movie. It has an amazing musical score (but of course, Curtis Jackson is a talented rapper). Surprisingly also a pretty good actor. The critics were harsh on this one. Overall an enjoyable movie, it's no masterpiece but I think it's held up well.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/01/23

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Jim Sheridan

Director

50 Cent

Marcus

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Majestic

Walter Alza

Raoul

Serena Reeder

Katrina

Benz Antoine

Ray Wilmore

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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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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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Empire Magazine

Rated: 1/5

Apr 1, 2006

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James Croot

Stuff.co.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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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
Executive Producer: Van Toffler, David Gale, Heather Parry
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
Sound Mix: Surround

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