Nickel Boys (2024)
Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.
Director: RaMell Ross
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: December 13, 2024
Cast
- Ethan Herisse - Elwood
- Brandon Wilson - Turner
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor - Hattie
- Hamish Linklater - Spencer
- Gralen Bryant Banks - Blakeley
- Fred Hechinger - Harper
- Jimmie Fails - Mr. Hill
- Luke Tennie - Griff
- Bryan Gael Guzman - Jaime
- Ethan Cole Sharp - Young Elwood
Screenplay
- RaMell Ross (Screenplay)
- Joslyn Barnes (Screenplay)
- Colson Whitehead (Book)
Music: Scott Alario, Alex Somers
Cinematography: Jomo Fray
Editing: Nicholas Monsour
Production: Plan B Entertainment, Louverture Films, Anonymous Content, Orion Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $23M
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
Themes
Resistance Against Racism, Seeds of Intolerance and Hatred, Boxing and Fighting Stories, Inspiring True Stories, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
florida, new york city, sexual abuse, based on novel or book, alligator, male friendship, racial segregation, martin luther king, based on true story, racism, reform school, wrongful conviction, historical drama, abuse, black youths
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nickel Boys about?
- Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.
- Who directed Nickel Boys?
- Nickel Boys was directed by RaMell Ross.
- Who stars in Nickel Boys?
- Nickel Boys stars Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Hamish Linklater, Gralen Bryant Banks, Fred Hechinger.
- How long is Nickel Boys?
- Nickel Boys has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is Nickel Boys?
- Nickel Boys is a Drama, History film.
- What is the budget of Nickel Boys?
- Nickel Boys had a budget of $23M.
- How much did Nickel Boys gross?
- Nickel Boys grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was Nickel Boys produced?
- Nickel Boys was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Nickel Boys?
- The themes of Nickel Boys include: Resistance Against Racism, Seeds of Intolerance and Hatred, Boxing and Fighting Stories, Inspiring True Stories, Social Commentary and Reflection.