On the Come Up(2022)
It only takes one battle to change your life.
On the Come Up Synopsis
Sixteen-year-old Brianna Jackson is a gifted rapper who plans to take the battle rap scene by storm to lift up her family and do right by the legacy of her father, a local hip-hop legend whose career was cut short by gang violence. However, when her first hit song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, she finds herself torn between the authenticity that got her this far and the false persona that the industry wants to impose on her.
On the Come Up (2022) is a drama and music film directed by Sanaa Lathan, released on September 23, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Jamila Gray, Noa Dior Rucker, Sanaa Lathan and Michael Cooper Jr.. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Sanaa Lathan
- Writers:
- Angie Thomas, Kay Oyegun
- Producers:
- Timothy M. Bourne, Marty Bowen, Angie Thomas
- Cinematographer:
- Eric Branco
- Composer:
- Daniel Wohl
- Production:
- Paramount Players, Temple Hill Entertainment, State Street Pictures
- Revenue:
- $46,000
- Status:
- Released
On the Come Up (2022) Trailer
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On the Come Up Videos & Clips
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Featurette
The Making of the Movie
Behind the Scenes
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Behind the Scenes
Inside the Studio
Behind the Scenes
On the Come Up Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jamila Gray
as Brianna 'Bri' Jackson
- Noa Dior Rucker
Noa Dior Rucker
as Young Bri
Sanaa Lathan
as Jay
Michael Cooper Jr.
as Malik
Miles Gutierrez-Riley
as Sonny
Method Man
as Supreme
Da'Vine Joy Randolph
as Aunt Pooh
Justin Martin
as Milez
Titus Makin Jr.
as Trey
- Cason Peterson
Cason Peterson
as Young Trey
Al-Teron
as Scrap
Lil Yachty
as Infamous Millz
Key crew
Directed by Sanaa Lathan, written by Angie Thomas and Kay Oyegun, produced by Timothy M. Bourne, Marty Bowen and Angie Thomas.
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On the Come Up Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 32 ratings.
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On the Come Up – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch On the Come Up online?
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On the Come Up (2022) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in On the Come Up?
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The main cast of On the Come Up (2022) includes Jamila Gray, Noa Dior Rucker, Sanaa Lathan, Michael Cooper Jr. and Miles Gutierrez-Riley. The film was directed by Sanaa Lathan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was On the Come Up released?
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On the Come Up was released on September 23, 2022 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is On the Come Up worth watching?
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On the Come Up (2022) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for On the Come Up?
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