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Get Rich or Die Tryin'

R Released Nov 9, 2005 1h 57m Crime Drama List
17% Tomatometer 121 Reviews 70% Audience Score 250,000+ Ratings
After losing his mother to murder as a boy, Marcus (Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson) has little support in his life. He starts working for drug dealer Levar (Bill Duke) and his assistant (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje). Although Marcus makes good money selling, his dream is to become a rapper. When he reunites with an old love (Joy Bryant) and is later shot numerous times during a robbery, Marcus decides it's time to change his life. However, his old associates won't let him go so easily. Read More Read Less
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While it may be based upon 50 Cent's own life experiences, Get Rich Or Die Tryin' is too similar to many other rags-to-riches stories to resonate.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Sheridan gives this a pacing and depth one doesn’t often find in “urban” product, though Jackson, reliving his own life traumas, is handily upstaged at every turn by Terrence Howard... Jun 28, 2022 Full Review Zadie Smith Daily Telegraph (UK) Tupac, you can sleep easy. Richard Pryor, watch out. Jan 17, 2018 Full Review Empire Magazine Rated: 1/5 Apr 1, 2006 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz Get Rich's story, inspired by Jackson's life, simply doesn't gel. Rated: 1.5/5 Feb 1, 2021 Full Review Fernando F. Croce CinePassion Sheridan's surface vividness is applied around a vacuum Sep 1, 2009 Full Review Ethan Alter Film Journal International People behind the movie will no doubt get rich, but it's a shame they didn't try harder to make a better picture. Mar 1, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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prawnda s this is a good movie. however, rotten tomatoes has forced me to yet again write a review that is critical of their platform, not of the film itself. every time i am forced to retype this, it's understandably going to become a little less polite. [jesus christ. how many freshly typed reviews am i going to lose due to "something went wrong" error messages? im trying to write a positive review for the film. this platform is insane. i take the time to write reasonable reviews for so many films and shows, and it just says "oops, we accidentally lost all 4 paragraphs you just typed" upwards of 50% of the time. this time, it's even logged me out of the site so i have to log in again. i literally have to copy + paste the same review 3-4 times in a row, refreshing the page in between, for the site to accept the most benign and simple reviews. this is especially an issue with newer releases, but it happens on any page of the site regardless. if you are flagging something due to language, at least tell me so that i can make edits. i don't curse and i'm not bigoted or aggressive on here. if this is just a bug, then why do you take away the entire text box as soon as it happens? there is literally 0 excuse for this to be happening so often, it's flagrant censorship that's probably based on incredibly faulty AI given when it began happening, and i'm not the only user noticing it. people want to find a reliable, organic site for reviews, and it seems that the most major platforms have no intention of allowing that. ] Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/03/24 Full Review Eli C "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" is a gripping and powerful film that beautifully portrays the struggles and triumphs of a determined individual striving for success against all odds. The raw performances, compelling storyline, and heartfelt messages make it a must-watch movie that leaves a lasting impact on the audience. With themes of resilience, ambition, and redemption, this film resonates deeply and inspires viewers to pursue their dreams with unwavering determination. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/26/24 Full Review fred a another example of the fact that the "critics" are clueless! they say its too similar to other rags to riches stories GTFOH!!! anyone who is a fan of hip hop, 50 Cent, or just a good story will enjoy. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/25/24 Full Review letaiser a Great Movie and a Must See for Hiphop Fans ,70% of the Story of 50 Cent and the whole Story was Amazing ,the Action was intense and it was also adorable sometimes so a really great Movies dont understand why it has such a bad critic ,and the Reviews for the bad Rating are the dumbest things I have ever heard I can say that this Movie is incredible Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/13/23 Full Review Dragon O A timeless classic that means even more given how 50 has stayed out of trouble and poverty for 20 years. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/15/23 Full Review Tom R Really critics? This is a good movie with good casting and a story that keeps you engaged. Oh and 50 cent is playing himself how can he be bad at acting lol. Clueless. I grew up watching this so im a little biased but this is a good film. Just wish they were more clear on some things Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After losing his mother to murder as a boy, Marcus (Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson) has little support in his life. He starts working for drug dealer Levar (Bill Duke) and his assistant (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje). Although Marcus makes good money selling, his dream is to become a rapper. When he reunites with an old love (Joy Bryant) and is later shot numerous times during a robbery, Marcus decides it's time to change his life. However, his old associates won't let him go so easily.
Director
Jim Sheridan
Producer
Jimmy Iovine, Paul Rosenberg, Chris Lighty
Screenwriter
Terence Winter
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, MTV Films
Rating
R (Nudity|Drug Content|Pervasive Language|Sexuality|Strong Violence)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 9, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 15, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$31.0M
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Surround
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