The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat

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The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat

PG-13

2024

2h 4m

Comedy

Drama

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THE SUPREMES AT EARL'S ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT follows a trio of best friends (Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis, Sanaa Lathan) known as "The Supremes" who, for decades, has weathered life's storms together through marriage and children, happiness and blues. Now, as heartbreak and illness stir up the past and threaten to destroy their friendship, Odette, Barbara Jean and Clarice see their bond put to the test as they go through their most challenging times yet.

Critics Consensus

The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat delivers undeniable cast chemistry that creates moments of genuine charm and poignancy, but it's often undercut by clichéd storytelling and an overreliance on nostalgia over genuine depth.

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Lovia Gyarkye

The Hollywood Reporter

09/03/2024

[The ensemble's] grounded portrayals make the stakes of The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat feel real, and the inevitable outcome seem earned; they anchor a film that might otherwise feel too wispy.

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Robert Daniels

RogerEbert.com

08/23/2024

1.5/4

The film unravels so quickly that it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly where this initially enjoyable film flew off the rails.

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

08/23/2024

B

The story is told told in an unabashedly heartfelt fashion with a screenplay by (under a pseudonym) Gina Prince-Bythewood and director Tina Mabry, putting the melodrama in the context of enduring, unconditional friendship over the decades.

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Marissa Hill

Shade Studios

Jul 30

The film doesn’t shy away from the raw, messy realities these women face—loss, unfulfilled dreams, and the complexities of love and family. These grounded moments make the story feel authentic and relatable, resonating long after the credits roll.

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

04/07/2025

I wish these talented actresses were given more to do than this plodding script

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Jeanine T. Abraham

VisAbleBlackwoman (Medium)

12/21/2024

1/5

On paper, The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat should be an inspirational film that centers the Black female experience but in reality, this movie is a lazy cliche with a lot of histrionic acting, ugly costumes and horrific wigs.

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Sharang L

@Scribe187 01/11/2025

Leaser predictability would have helped.

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Mirza M

@mirzabaig890 09/03/2024

'The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat' is a decent friendship story with equal parts humor and heartbreak.

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Vernice S

@RT43075735 09/01/2024

Loved the movie. The cast was excellent. I could believe the casting choices for the younger versions -- especially Odette.

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Felicia C

@RT81346831 08/31/2024

I loved this movie! The cast is amazing. Please don't read the critic reviews. This is a good movie!

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Kristina T

@TinaT 08/29/2024

I absolutely enjoyed this movie, I never write reviews, but I laughed and cried multiple times. We need more movies like this, the critics as usual got the rating wrong. 10/10 and I’m recommending to friends and family.

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P F

@RT86868650 08/28/2024

Loved this movie. Especially the ending. I have watched so many movies on streaming platforms where they lack substance and an adequate ending. This movie provides closure and hope, just what is needed. Bravo to the writers, producers, director, and actors.

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Synopsis

THE SUPREMES AT EARL'S ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT follows a trio of best friends (Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis, Sanaa Lathan) known as "The Supremes" who, for decades, has weathered life's storms together through marriage and children, happiness and blues. Now, as heartbreak and illness stir up the past and threaten to destroy their friendship, Odette, Barbara Jean and Clarice see their bond put to the test as they go through their most challenging times yet.

Director: Tina Mabry
Producer: Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner
Screenwriter: Gina Prince-Bythewood, Tina Mabry
Distributor: Hulu
Rating: PG-13 (Strong Language|Sexual Content|Racial Slurs|Thematic Content|Violent Content)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 23, 2024
Runtime: 2h 4m