Moses the Black

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Recently released from prison, Malik (Omar Epps), a feared gang leader from Chicago's West Side, returns home determined to avenge the murder of his closest friend, Sayeed. His loyal right-hand, Mike (Corey Hendrix), tries to hold their crew together as hotheaded members like 2wo 3ree (Wiz Khalifa) and Meechie (Skilla Baby) push for retaliation. His grandmother, a god-fearing woman who raised him, leaves Malik a small icon of St. Moses the Black -- whose story begins to shadow him with visions he can't ignore. As rival gangs -- led by a ruthless leader (Quavo) -- and a corrupt cop (Cliff Chamberlain) close in, and with the streets edging toward all-out war, Malik must confront a past that refuses to let go -- and the most dangerous threat of all: the enemy within.

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Thelma Adams

AARP Movies for Grownups

8h

4/5

This gives Moses the Black a level of spirituality, this one rooted in biblical history, that's often missing in gangster sagas. It elevates the crime drama without blunting the inherent violence of Malik and his world.

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Craig D. Lindsey

RogerEbert.com

9h

1.5/4

May it languish in that never-ending, DIY Black movie pit known as Tubi.

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

11h

Is it good? Um, no not really. Is it unique? Yes.

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Li Lai

Mediaversity Reviews

12h

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Moses the Black has no curiosity about its characters beyond how they fit the mold of St. Moses’ story.

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Joseph Robinson

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

16h

1.5/5

Too literal to be moving and too sloppy to be compelling, Moses the Black is undone by an overly ambitious plot, shaky performances, rough cinematography, and questionable dialogue.

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Russ Simmons

KKFI-FM (Kansas City)

1d

2/5

"Moses the Black" is bleak, awkward and as subtle as a sledgehammer.

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Kathleen J

1h

Realistic showing of a slow but steady change of heart and mind of a Chicago gang leader. Did not enjoy the language and violence, but they are key to the realism of the story. Great acting and production.

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solomoviemom 513

4h

it was a good movie. the beginning was a bit hard to follow bc the past and present weren't connecting. I felt the present tense time but the past tense was not connecting to me. I kind of got the back and forth but it still didn't connect the way I thought it would. when u get to the middle of the movie it will come together. I felt the disconnects but it was still turned out to be a good movie. The ending was kind of okay not as suspenseful or the best ending but I guess it's not it wasn't so bad. I think it was just trying to bring light to a different Saint besides the saints that are usually spoke about it spoke about a saint that was not as spoke about or not even heard of so it will help open up your mind a bit

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Yelena Popovic

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Chukwudi Iwuji

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Ahmad Nicholas Ferguson

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Corey Hendrix

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Wiz Khalifa

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Synopsis

Recently released from prison, Malik (Omar Epps), a feared gang leader from Chicago's West Side, returns home determined to avenge the murder of his closest friend, Sayeed. His loyal right-hand, Mike (Corey Hendrix), tries to hold their crew together as hotheaded members like 2wo 3ree (Wiz Khalifa) and Meechie (Skilla Baby) push for retaliation. His grandmother, a god-fearing woman who raised him, leaves Malik a small icon of St. Moses the Black -- whose story begins to shadow him with visions he can't ignore. As rival gangs -- led by a ruthless leader (Quavo) -- and a corrupt cop (Cliff Chamberlain) close in, and with the streets edging toward all-out war, Malik must confront a past that refuses to let go -- and the most dangerous threat of all: the enemy within.

Director: Yelena Popovic
Producer: Yelena Popovic, Alexandros Potter, Nick Mirkopoulos, 50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa
Screenwriter: Yelena Popovic, Yelena Popovic
Distributor: Fathom Entertainment
Production Co: G-Unit Film & Television Inc., Simeon Entertainment, BrooklynWorks Films
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 30, 2026, Limited
Runtime: 1h 50m