Keanu

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Keanu

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Released Apr 29, 2016

1h 40m

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Recently dumped by his girlfriend, slacker Rell (Jordan Peele) finds some happiness when a cute kitten winds up on his doorstep. After a heartless thief steals the cat, Rell recruits his cousin Clarence (Keegan-Michael Key) to help him retrieve it. They soon learn that a thug named Cheddar (Method Man) has the animal, and he'll only give it back if the two men agree to work for him. Armed with guns and a gangster attitude, it doesn't take long for the hapless duo to land in big trouble.

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Critics Consensus

Keanu's absurd premise and compulsively watchable starring duo add up to an agreeably fast-paced comedy that hits more than enough targets to make up for the misses.

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

Walk in the theater not expecting much. Walk out charmed and happy. Key & Peele will have that kind of affect on you.

Nov 8, 2016

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Keanu is funny, oftentimes achingly so, watching Key transform himself from George Michael-loving suburbanite into a tough-talking thug a royal hoot that gets more and more hysterical as things move along.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 11, 2016

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

The central joke, that even the most ruthless underworld drug wholesalers are putty in the paws of an adorably cute kitten, is a good one, but it's not enough to sustain an entire movie.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 17, 2016

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Amid plenty of funny moments where our heroes are confronted with tense, life-threatening situations, Key and Peele always find humorous ways of defusing the tension.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 15, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The movie-homage calendar is uproarious and should be sold in stores.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 18, 2021

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

The movie is a mix of down 'n dirty jabs-for instance, the local strip club is called Hot Party Vixens or HPV-fish out of water gags, a brilliant celebrity cameo and a fixation on George Michael that borders on the pathological.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 3, 2021

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First L

About what I expected from a Key and Peele movie. Main characters are very funny and quick-witted. I thought the story overall was really weird. If you expect to laugh, you’ll get what you come for.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/27/24

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Alex S

One of the best original funny films I’ve seen! Great watch, you wont regret.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/13/25

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Alexander S

Keanu shines the Key and Peele dynamic we adore, where they embody our generation’s Cheech & Chong, Harold and Kumar, Mike Myers, and Dana Carvey. While the film may not resonate with everyone, as it doesn’t align perfectly with the typical Key and Peele feature-length comedy format, it will undoubtedly delight most fans of the comedic duo. Grading: B-

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/11/25

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Keenan A

This is a hilarious, action-packed film with the comedic juxtaposition of "tough guy, cute kitten". Alan G's review has to be the most braindead take I've ever read.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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TROY S

Keanu is fun, and even sometimes outright hilarious, but it doesn't live up to the skills of its central performers.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/12/24

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Alan g

Stupid cat movie. Terrible human actors.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/12/24

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Synopsis

Recently dumped by his girlfriend, slacker Rell (Jordan Peele) finds some happiness when a cute kitten winds up on his doorstep. After a heartless thief steals the cat, Rell recruits his cousin Clarence (Keegan-Michael Key) to help him retrieve it. They soon learn that a thug named Cheddar (Method Man) has the animal, and he'll only give it back if the two men agree to work for him. Armed with guns and a gangster attitude, it doesn't take long for the hapless duo to land in big trouble.

Director: Peter Atencio
Producer: Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Peter Principato, Paul Young, Joel Zadak
Screenwriter: Jordan Peele, Alex Rubens
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: New Line Cinema
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Drug Use|Sexuality/Nudity|Violence)
Genre: Comedy, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 29, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $20.6M
Runtime: 1h 40m

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