Nickel Boys 2024

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
17%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
9%
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Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.

Ethan Herisse

as Elwood

Brandon Wilson

as Turner

Hamish Linklater

as Spencer

Gralen Bryant Banks

as Blakeley

Fred Hechinger

as Harper

Jimmie Fails

as Mr. Hill

Luke Tennie

as Griff

Ethan Cole Sharp

as Young Elwood

Director:

RaMell Ross

Writer:

RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes, Colson Whitehead

Genres:

Drama,History

Release Date:

2024 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

140 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Nickel Boys

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Ethan Herisse

as Elwood

Brandon Wilson

as Turner

Hamish Linklater

as Spencer

Gralen Bryant Banks

as Blakeley

Fred Hechinger

as Harper

Jimmie Fails

as Mr. Hill

Luke Tennie

as Griff

Ethan Cole Sharp

as Young Elwood

Sam Malone

as Percy

Najah Bradley

as Evelyn

Jase Stidwell

as Boy at Playground

Legacy Jones

as Girl at Playground

Ky'druis Follins

as Lincoln High School

Gabrielle Simone Johnson

as Elwood's Girlfriend

Peter Gabb

as Mr. Marconi

Bill Martin Williams

as Old Man with Cane

Taraja Ramsess

as Rodney

Zachary Van Zandt

as White Boy

Zach Primo

as White Boy

Sean Papajohn

as White Boy

Sean Tyrik

as Corey

Bryant Tardy

as Desmond

Trey Perkins

as Chickie Pete

Robert Aberdeen

as Mr. Goodall

Escalante Lundy

as Earl

Noah Craig

as Young Boy at Dining Hall

Ja'Quan Monroe-Henderson

as Black Mike

Mike Harkins

as Butcher

Nicholas Stevens

as Citrus Grove Stilt Boss

Daveed Diggs

as Adult Elwood

Rachel Whitman Groves

as Nurse Scarlet

Billy Slaughter

as Dr. Cooke

Lucy Faust

as Mrs. Hardee

Tanyell Waivers

as Denise

Craig Tate

as Adult Chickie Pete

Sara Osi Scott

as Millie

LeBaron Foster Thornton

as Larry (uncredited)

Ellison Booker

as Older Guy (Protest)

Alexander Bello

as Boy (voice)

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