We Grown Now
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| Directed by | Minhal Baig |
| Written by | Minhal Baig |
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| Cinematography | Pat Scola |
| Edited by | Stephanie Filo |
| Music by | Jay Wadley |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Classics Stage 6 Films |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $44,654[1][2] |
We Grown Now is a 2023 American drama film, written and directed by Minhal Baig, and produced by Joe Pirro and Baig. It stars Blake Cameron James, Gian Knight Ramirez, S. Epatha Merkerson, Avery Holliday, Ora Jones, Lil Rel Howery and Jurnee Smollett.
It had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2023 and will be released in a limited theatrical release in the United States on April 19, 2024, by Sony Pictures Classics and Stage 6 Films.
Premise
Best friends Malik and Eric come of age in the Cabrini-Green housing complex in the early 1990s.
Cast
- Blake Cameron James as Malik
- Gian Knight Ramirez as Eric
- S. Epatha Merkerson as Anita
- Avery Holliday as Amber
- Ora Jones
- Lil Rel Howery as Jason
- Jurnee Smollett as Dolores
- Giovani Chambers as Slug
Production
In May 2022, it was announced Minhal Baig would write and direct the film, with principal photography commencing in and around Chicago.[3]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2023.[4] On October 4, 2023, Sony Pictures Classics acquired distribution rights to the film, which is scheduled to be released in a limited theatrical release in the United States on April 19, 2024.[5][6]
Critical Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, We Grown Now has a score of 95% based on reviews from 43 critics, with an average rating of 7.9/10.[7]
Awards
At TIFF, the film was the winner of the Changemaker Award.[8] The film also won the Audience Choice Award for Best U.S. Feature at the Chicago International Film Festival.[9]
References
- ^ "We Grown Now — Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ "We Grown Now". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ "Sundance Vet and Netflix Writer Minhal Baig to Direct 'We Grown Now' in Chicago". Screen. May 3, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 10, 2023). "TIFF Unveils World Premieres For Jenna Ortega Pic 'Finestkind', Awkwafina & Sandra Oh Comedy 'Quiz Lady'; Announces Centerpiece Program". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ D’Alessandro, Anthony (October 4, 2023). "Sony Pictures Classics Picks Up Minhal Baig's TIFF Premiere 'We Grown Now'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (January 31, 2024). "'We Grown Now' Trailer: Jurnee Smollett and Lil Rel Howery Star in the Acclaimed Spirit-Nominated Indie". IndieWire. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ "We Grown Now". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ Christian Zilko, "American Fiction’ Wins People’s Choice Award at 2023 TIFF (Complete Winners List)". IndieWire, September 17, 2023.
- ^ Chicago International Film Festival, "59th Festival Award Winners. Chicago International Film Festival, October 25, 2023.
External links
- We Grown Now at IMDb