Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins 2008
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SplatWhen a celebrated TV show host returns to his hometown in the South, his family is there to remind him that going home is no vacation!
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Roscoe Jenkins
as Papa Jenkins
as Mamma Jenkins
as Bianca Kittles
as Clyde Stubb
as Lucinda Allen
as Sheriff Otis Jenkins
as Reggie
as Betty
as Jamaal Jenkins
Director:
Writer:
Malcolm D. Lee
Stars:
Martin Lawrence, James Earl Jones, Margaret Avery, Joy Bryant, Cedric the Entertainer, Nicole Ari Parker, Michael Clarke Duncan, Mike Epps, Mo'Nique, Damani Roberts,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama,Family
Release Date:
2008 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
114 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
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.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
MDL
Cast
as Roscoe Jenkins
as Papa Jenkins
as Mamma Jenkins
as Bianca Kittles
as Clyde Stubb
as Lucinda Allen
as Sheriff Otis Jenkins
as Reggie
as Betty
as Jamaal Jenkins
as Amy
as Marty
as Ruthie
as Ms. Pearl
as Ms. Addy
as Junior
as Sally
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