On the Come Up

PG-13

2022

1 hr. 56 min.

Drama

Music

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Starring newcomer Jamila C. Gray, ON THE COME UP is the story of Bri, a gifted 16-year-old rapper, who attempts to take the battle rap scene by storm in order to lift up her family and do right by the legacy of her father -- a local hip hop legend whose career was cut short by gang violence. But when her first hit song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, she finds herself torn between the authenticity that got her this far and the false persona that the industry wants to impose upon her.

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Tiffany

It was a really good movie! Parts were predictable, but the end made me emotional!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/30/22

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Felicia

I enjoyed the fact that the show represented a strong African American family. They had their struggles but they were a family. I enjoyed seeing the bond between friends and the real love between friends.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/29/22

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Marty L

Good story about about the struggle to rise above one’s roots.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/28/22

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Ann s

I love Angie Thomases stories. This was well made into a movie. I love seeing black representation on the screen for more than just thugs and drug dealers, etc. or maids and slaves. It has a really good message. The acting was superb.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/28/22

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Pauline

Movie was excellent, definitely recommend if youre into rap.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/26/22

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Philipinojack

very good storyline. loved it

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/25/22

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Sanaa Lathan

Director

Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Actor

Mike Epps

Actor

Method Man

Actor

Jamila C. Gray

Bri

Lil Yachty

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On the Come Up: Official Clip - Bri Gets Robbed

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On the Come Up: Official Clip - Angry Radio Interview

2:55

On the Come Up: Official Clip - You Can't Stop My Come Up

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On the Come Up: Official Clip - Rap Battle: Bri vs. Mystique

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On the Come Up: Official Clip - Defending Her Daughter

2:14

On the Come Up: Official Clip - Romantic Poolside Kiss

2:19

On the Come Up: Official Clip - Rap Battle: Bri vs. Milez

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On the Come Up: Official Clip - Rap Battle: Bri vs. Infamous Millz (Lil Yatchy Scene)

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On the Come Up: Official Clip - Y'all Wanna Know Who I Am?

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On the Come Up: Official Clip - Lil Yatchy Scene - Round 2: Bri vs. Infamous Millz

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Tomris Laffly

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In her impressive directorial debut, actor-turned-filmmaker Sanaa Lathan delivers a poised and upbeat adaptation of The Hate U Give author's second book

Rated: B-

Oct 12, 2022

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Dwight Brown

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Bravo to Lathan for making On the Come Up shine bright like a diamond.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 28, 2022

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Stephanie Zacharek

TIME Magazine

On the Come Up is a thoughtful and generous-spirited entertainment, and a reminder of how hard it can be, when you’re young, to figure out who you really are.

Sep 24, 2022

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Kevin Bourne

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On The Come Up entertains, challenges, inspires, educates, and enlightens. As they say in hip-hop, “Real recognize real” and when it comes to films we’ve seen in 2022, On The Come Up is as real as it gets.

Jul 19, 2023

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Joe Lipsett

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast

As an adaptation, the film sands off the book's complicated and nuanced consideration of class and poverty. As a straightforward film about an artist, however, it succeeds, particularly the solid performances. That freeze frame ending, though...oof

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 7, 2022

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Andrew Kendall

Stabroek News

On the Come Up is both slice-of-life-of-Black-America and teenaged-girl come-of-age story, carving out the contours of the space and the lives of this world with enough generosity that each moment feels rich and vibrant.

Oct 13, 2022

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Synopsis

Starring newcomer Jamila C. Gray, ON THE COME UP is the story of Bri, a gifted 16-year-old rapper, who attempts to take the battle rap scene by storm in order to lift up her family and do right by the legacy of her father -- a local hip hop legend whose career was cut short by gang violence. But when her first hit song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, she finds herself torn between the authenticity that got her this far and the false persona that the industry wants to impose upon her.

Director: Sanaa Lathan
Executive Producer: John Fischer
Screenwriter: Kay Oyegun
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment, State Street Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Some Violence|Sexual References|Drug Material|Strong Language|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Drama, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 23, 2022
Box Office (Gross USA): $229.3K
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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