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Sprinter

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Sprinter

Released Apr 24, 2019

1h 54m

Drama

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A Jamaican teen who is burdened by an unstable father and an unruly older brother hopes a meteoric rise in track-and-field can reunite him with his mother, who has lived illegally in the U.S. for over a decade.

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

Sprinter is a movie that leaves virtually no sporting cliche unbothered, yet it's rooted in a naturalistic, emotional family drama reflecting the specific pleasures and perils of life in Jamaica.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 5, 2019

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Andrea Gronvall

Chicago Reader

A crowd-pleaser devoid of false sentimentality, thanks to its disarming young lead, Dale Elliott, and a sturdy supporting cast that includes Lorraine Toussaint and Dennis Titus.

Aug 19, 2019

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Courtney Howard

Variety

This jogs along a predictable path, but makes a mad dash straight for the audience's gut right before the finish line.

Apr 27, 2019

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Renee Schonfeld

Common Sense Media

Heartwarming sports drama has sex, language, and drinking.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 4, 2019

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Stephen Carty

Radio Times

Yes, it contains the occasional corny moment but Sprinter ensures you want Akeem to succeed, which is what really matters.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 7, 2019

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Damian Levy

Jamaica Gleaner

It's not a perfect film, but it's an entertaining, thoughtful, and thought-provoking one. One that ought to be seen on the big screen.

Rated: Big Screen Watch

Jul 8, 2019

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Les N

Who didn't love seeing the yanks get beaten? Great to see the Jamaican version of events!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/03/24

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Audience Member

An awesome view on life in Jamaica

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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jeremy l

I was a little disappointed because this movie had gotten good reviews. Undeserved redemption for a mother who sells out her family for a good life for herself seemed to detract from the main storyline.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Great movie. Portrays an indomitable strength to overcome adversity. It also showcases how children are affected when parents migrate for a "better life" for their children/family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

It was good. No shotta overkill. Believable Scammer element portrayed well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Audience Member

This sports drama was really good. Dale Elliott, David Alan Grier, and the rest of the cast did a fantastic job in this movie. The plot to the movie was dramatic and a great comeback story. It's about fighting for your dreams and the choices you make along the way. I would recommend this movie to anyone. It's worth seeing.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Synopsis

A Jamaican teen who is burdened by an unstable father and an unruly older brother hopes a meteoric rise in track-and-field can reunite him with his mother, who has lived illegally in the U.S. for over a decade.

Director: Storm Saulter
Producer: Clarence Hammond, James Lassiter, Robert A. Maylor, Jamal M. Watson
Screenwriter: Storm Saulter
Distributor: FilmRise
Production Co: Overbrook Entertainment
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 24, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 22, 2019
Runtime: 1h 54m

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