Beyond the Lights 2014
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SplatNoni Jean is a hot new rising star. But not all is what it seems, and the pressure causes Noni to nearly fall apart - until she meets Kaz Nicol, a promising young cop and aspiring politician who's been assigned to her detail. Can Kaz's love give Noni the courage to find her own voice and break free to become the artist she was meant to be?
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Noni Jean
as Kazaam Nicol
as Macy Jean
as Kid Culprit
as Captain Nicol
as Trey
as Jesse Soria
as J Stanley
as Noni (age 10)
as Quentin
Director:
Writer:
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Stars:
Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, Minnie Driver, mgk, Danny Glover, Aml Ameen, Benito Martinez, Aisha Hinds, India Jean-Jacques, Darryl Stephens,
Genres:
Romance,Drama
Release Date:
2014 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
116 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
Beyond the Lights
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Noni Jean
as Kazaam Nicol
as Macy Jean
as Kid Culprit
as Captain Nicol
as Trey
as Jesse Soria
as J Stanley
as Noni (age 10)
as Quentin
as April
as Jonas
as Liam King
as Deidrie Henry
as Estelle
as Billboard Awards Stage Manager
as Male Fan
as Steve Sams
as Officer Aforo
as LAPD Cop #2
as Shai
as Emcee
as Choreographer Gibson
as Carl
as Onahoua Rodriguez
as Pastor Marks
as Photographer
as Rocsi
as Spanish Karaoke Guy
as Town Car Driver
as Worthy Farm Stage Manager
as Man at Mexico Market
as Reverend Brown
as Vendor
as Debra Lee
as Roland Martin
as Chaka Khan
as Amar'e Stoudemire
as Don Lemon
as Gayle King
as DeAndre Jordan
as Ashley Hamilton
as Battered Mom's Son (uncredited)
as Dancer
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