On the Come Up (2022)

It only takes one battle to change your life.

On the Come Up (2022) poster

Sixteen-year-old Brianna Jackson is a gifted rapper who plans to take the battle rap scene by storm to lift up her family and do right by the legacy of her father, a local hip-hop legend whose career was cut short by gang violence. However, when her first hit song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, she finds herself torn between the authenticity that got her this far and the false persona that the industry wants to impose on her.

Director: Sanaa Lathan
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Daniel Wohl
Cinematography: Eric Branco
Editing: Steven Rosenblum
Production: Paramount Players, Temple Hill Entertainment, State Street Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $46,000
Original Language: en

Themes

Hip-Hop Culture and Street Beats, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

rap music, based on novel or book, rapper, coming of age, female rapper

Trailer

On the Come Up Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is On the Come Up about?
Sixteen-year-old Brianna Jackson is a gifted rapper who plans to take the battle rap scene by storm to lift up her family and do right by the legacy of her father, a local hip-hop legend whose career was cut short by gang violence. However, when her first hit song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, she finds herself torn between the authenticity that got her this far and the false persona that the industry wants to impose on her.
Who directed On the Come Up?
On the Come Up was directed by Sanaa Lathan.
Who stars in On the Come Up?
On the Come Up stars Jamila Gray, Noa Dior Rucker, Sanaa Lathan, Michael Cooper Jr., Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Method Man.
How long is On the Come Up?
On the Come Up has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is On the Come Up?
On the Come Up is a Drama, Music film.
How much did On the Come Up gross?
On the Come Up grossed $46,000 worldwide.
Where was On the Come Up produced?
On the Come Up was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of On the Come Up?
The themes of On the Come Up include: Hip-Hop Culture and Street Beats, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.