Strive(2019)
A teenager from the projects in Harlem aims to get into Yale, but must push against the world holding her back.
Strive Synopsis
Kalani (Joi Campbell), is a teenager living in Harlem with her older brother Jacob, and her younger sister, Bebe, while her mother struggles to make ends meet. Her college counselor Mr. Rose (Danny Glover) sees great promise in her educational future. As Kalani's siblings get caught in a myriad of hardships, Kalani teeters on the brink of ruin as she struggles to keep both her family and her dream intact. Strive reminds us that hard work, optimism, and perseverance, in the face of overwhelming adversity, is the essence of what it is to be American.
Strive (2019) is a drama film directed by Robert Rippberger, released on May 19, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Danny Glover, Tony D. Head, Nicole Ehinger and Scarlett Sperduto. Viewers rate it 1.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Rippberger
- Writers:
- Sha-Risse Smith
- Producers:
- Tobias Deml, Ace Salvador, Hiroki Kamada
- Production:
- Aletheia Films
- Status:
- Released
Strive (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Strive before you stream it.
Strive Cast & Crew
Main cast
Danny Glover
Tony D. Head
Nicole Ehinger
Scarlett Sperduto
Leopold Manswell
Chelsea Lee Williams
Shaylin Becton
as Bebe
- Cole Taylor
Cole Taylor
as Terrance
Key crew
Directed by Robert Rippberger, written by Sha-Risse Smith, produced by Tobias Deml, Ace Salvador and Hiroki Kamada.
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Strive Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 1.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Strive – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Strive online?
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Strive (2019) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Aspire TV Amazon Channel and Demand Africa Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Strive?
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The main cast of Strive (2019) includes Danny Glover, Tony D. Head, Nicole Ehinger, Scarlett Sperduto and Leopold Manswell. The film was directed by Robert Rippberger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Strive released?
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Strive was released on May 19, 2019 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Strive worth watching?
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Strive (2019) holds an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Strive?
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Yes. The official Strive trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.