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      The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

      R Released Oct 11, 2013 1 hr. 48 min. Drama List
      84% 38 Reviews Tomatometer 88% 2,500+ Ratings Audience Score The sons (Skylan Brooks, Ethan Dizon) of two drug-addled hookers must fend for themselves after one's mother goes missing and the other (Jennifer Hudson) is arrested. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jul 04 Buy Now

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      The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete uses its compelling streetwise setting -- and powerful performances from its young leads -- to offer a refreshing twist on the coming-of-age formula.

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      Suave K This movie tugs at the heart strings. Especially when growing up this same way but in the trenches of Chicago. It's hard not to get emotionally attached. Both mister and Pete did and outstanding job portraying this lifestyle of growing up in the everyday poverty stricken ghetto. Such an outstanding movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/18/22 Full Review Audience Member wow America can still make a great film who knew Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review nancy d It shows you how it can be for youths in disadvantaged in neighborhoods. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member This is one of the BEST movies that I have seen in a long time. Skylan Brooks, Ethan Dizon, Jennifer Hudson, Jeffrey Wright, Anthony Mackie, and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje do an unbelievably excellent job acting. If this movie didn't win any awards then something is SERIOUSLY WRONG. WHAT A WONDERFUL MOVIE - DIFFICULT TO WATCH BUT SO REAL. BRAVO!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Incredibly moving and a must see Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member I really loved this movie tremendously! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Jennifer Hudson as Gloria in "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete." Skylan Brooks as Mister and Jennifer Hudson as Gloria in "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete." Ethan Dizon as Pete and Jordin Sparks as Alice in "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete." (L-R) Ethan Dizon as Pete and Skylan Brooks as Mister in "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete." (L-R) Skylan Brooks as Mister and Ethan Dizon as Pete in "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete." A scene from "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete." (L-R) Jeffrey Wright as Henry, Skylan Brooks as Mister and Ethan Dizon as Pete in "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete." Anthony Mackie (left) as Kris in "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete." Jennifer Hudson (right) as Gloria in "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete." View more photos

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      Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online While the themes of the film certainly transcend geography and age, the inclusion of multicultural characters further help make the film universal. Rated: B+ Sep 6, 2017 Full Review Sara Stewart New York Post A gritty, sometimes downright heartwrenching story of two young boys left to fend for themselves for weeks during a boiling-hot summer in a Brooklyn housing project. Rated: 3/4 Oct 11, 2013 Full Review Peter Sobczynski RogerEbert.com Proves to be as awkward as its title thanks to its uneven screenplay and tone, and questionable casting in supporting parts. Rated: 2/4 Oct 11, 2013 Full Review David Bax Battleship Pretension Confoundingly, though, there are so many storybook conveniences getting us the these points that any moment of honesty is a drop in the ocean... Feb 23, 2021 Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com Tillman's Mister and Pete can't manage to escape the feeling and tone of a nicely mounted television production, one which skimps significant dramatic corners. Aug 7, 2019 Full Review Neely Swanson Easy Reader (California) Told beautifully with a palpable coating of grit, director George Tillman, Jr. and writer Michael Starrbury lead us into the projects in Brooklyn and then slam us to the ground. Sep 18, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis The sons (Skylan Brooks, Ethan Dizon) of two drug-addled hookers must fend for themselves after one's mother goes missing and the other (Jennifer Hudson) is arrested.
      Director
      George Tillman Jr.
      Executive Producer
      Alicia Keys, Susan Lewis, Clay Floren, Aimee Shieh, Julio DePietro, Keith Kjarval, Mary Vernieu, Amy Nauiokas, Jacob Pechenik
      Screenwriter
      Michael Starrbury
      Distributor
      Lionsgate Films
      Production Co
      Unified Pictures, State Street Pictures, Archer Gray, Floren Shieh Productions, Venture Forth
      Rating
      R (Some Drug Use|Sexual Content|Language)
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Oct 11, 2013, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Feb 4, 2014
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $487.3K
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