You People

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You People

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Released Jan 20, 2023

1h 57m

Romance

Comedy

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A new couple and their families find themselves examining modern love and family dynamics amidst clashing cultures, societal expectations and generational differences in this comedy from Kenya Barris.

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Critics Consensus

You People has an outstanding cast and plenty of comedic potential -- both mostly wasted on a picture that dithers between social commentary and romantic comedy without fully committing to either.

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A cringe comedy that's mostly just cringe, You People runs in repetitive circles and rarely gives its very funny stars anything deserving of their talents.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's so funny. I don't know if it'll change race relations, but it'll make you laugh.

Feb 10, 2023

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Melanie McFarland

Salon.com

Now, there are enough thoughtful screen examinations of racial politics along with normalized visions of inclusive casting to make "You People" stand out as a gormless throwback.

Feb 4, 2023

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Noah Berlatsky

Chicago Reader

The film is much more interested in social embarrassment cringe and gags than it is in any sort of close examination of how racism affects interracial couples.

Feb 2, 2023

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

Wastes a talented cast on unbelievable characters that are always trying to score political points. A real missed opportunity

Feb 28, 2024

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Ilan Preskovsky

Because Everyone Else Has One (blog)

Any yet, there's just something unbearably sanctimonious about this film; a sense of self-righteousness about its racial attitudes that is tone-deaf at best and genuinely, alarmingly hypocritical, at worst.

Rated: 0/10

Aug 16, 2023

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Matthew Creith

Matinee With Matt

"You People" has a lot going for it and is one of the funnier movies that Netflix has in its current catalog of new content. It also feels genuine, with the Los Angeles background making for a different take on a city mostly stereotyped for glitz.

Jul 25, 2023

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Laura

Lauren London is delightful and funny. Jonah is clever and funny as usual. Eddie is funny as always. I love to see him in roles we are not used to. love the proof matter and the discussion it provokes. appreciated seeing these perspectives on the big screen discussed in a healthy way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Ina

Hilariously funny, great cast, beautifully shot.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

As someone in an inter racial relationship this was spot on. The religious concepts to going on dates and telling your family about your partner was all great. Was definitely more a romance than a comedy but all around great film with great characters & cast.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/20/25

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Audience Member

Stupid movie, only bright spot is Eddie Murphy as a Nation of Islam guy—pretty hilarious. I think they were reaching for straws here. Most of the scenes that played out seemed like they belonged in a different decade. I don’t think over 90% of Americans give a damn about so called, “Inter-racial relationships”. Trying to force a lowest common denominator on the audience, felt exploitative and counterproductive.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/02/25

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Lauren K

I thoroughly enjoyed this - best comedy in a long time. Really shocked by the low ratings

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/25

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Audience Member

First of all DONT ever make fun of Jesus Christ... 2end of all there are very few funny scenes but waaaay too many bad words/foul language and bad songs. Not a good movie imo. Don't recommend. And definitely not recommend for children...

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/25

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Synopsis

A new couple and their families find themselves examining modern love and family dynamics amidst clashing cultures, societal expectations and generational differences in this comedy from Kenya Barris.

Director: Kenya Barris
Producer: Kevin Misher, Jonah Hill, Kenya Barris
Screenwriter: Jonah Hill, Kenya Barris
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Strong Baby, Khalabo Ink Society, Netflix, Misher Films
Rating: R (Some Sexual Material|Language Throughout|Drug Content)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 20, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 27, 2023
Runtime: 1h 57m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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