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Sprinter

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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 09/05/2019
3/5
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. Go to Full Review Andrea Gronvall Chicago Reader 08/19/2019
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. Go to Full Review Courtney Howard Variety 04/27/2019
This jogs along a predictable path, but makes a mad dash straight for the audience's gut right before the finish line. Go to Full Review Renee Schonfeld Common Sense Media 11/04/2019
3/5
Heartwarming sports drama has sex, language, and drinking. Go to Full Review Stephen Carty Radio Times 09/07/2019
4/5
Yes, it contains the occasional corny moment but Sprinter ensures you want Akeem to succeed, which is what really matters. Go to Full Review Damian Levy Jamaica Gleaner 07/08/2019
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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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Les N 12/03/2024 Who didn't love seeing the yanks get beaten? Great to see the Jamaican version of events! See more 05/19/2022 An awesome view on life in Jamaica See more 05/02/2020 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. See more 04/27/2020 It was good. No shotta overkill. Believable Scammer element portrayed well. See more @mawilps 04/26/2020 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. See more 10/10/2019 This film pays brilliant homage to both Jamaican culture and the larger African diaspora. It offers viewers the most poignant story of warmth, anguish, and triumph as we witness a coming of age tale featuring dynamic characters, enthralling scenery, and a nuanced understanding of the meaning of family. Phenomenal direction, captivating acting, and an incredible soundtrack will leave viewers spellbound. In a word, this masterpiece is MAGIC. See more Read all reviews
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Storm Saulter

Director

Dale Elliott

Akeem Sharp

David Alan Grier

Coach Miller

Lorraine Toussaint

Donna Sharp

Bryshere Y. Gray

Marcus Brick

Shantol Jackson

Kerry

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Movie Info

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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