Sprinter

Released Apr 24, 2019

1h 54m

Drama

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73%

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11 Reviews

93%

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

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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Roger Moore

Movie Nation

Likable enough, but after breaking out of the blocks, the picture gets gassed by the midway mark. The best it can do after that is not "win" or "place," but just "show."

Rated: 2/4

Apr 22, 2020

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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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Bryan S

Very well made movie... Honestly was not expecting alot but the cinematography and acting were on point along with the music and the story. Definitely a must watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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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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Storm Saulter

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Dale Elliott

Akeem Sharp

David Alan Grier

Coach Miller

Lorraine Toussaint

Donna Sharp

Bryshere Y. Gray

Marcus Brick

Shantol Jackson

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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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