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Nickel Boys

Movie2024140 minPG-13Drama, History
84
Avg Score

Critic Scores

IMDb
6.9/10
22618 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
Tomatometer
Metacritic
91/100
Metascore

Overview

Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.

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
Sam Malone
Percy
Najah Bradley
Evelyn

Details

Director
RaMell Ross
Writer
RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes, Colson Whitehead
Released
28 Feb 2025
Box office
$2,858,346
Awards
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 60 wins & 179 nominations total

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