Set It Off(1996)
It's about crime. It's about payback. It's about survival.
Set It Off Synopsis
Four inner-city Black women, determined to end their constant struggle, decide to live by one rule — get what you want or die trying. So the four women take back their lives and take out some banks in the process.
Set It Off (1996) is a crime, drama, thriller, action and romance film directed by F. Gary Gray, released on November 6, 1996 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox and Kimberly Elise. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 409 ratings.
- Director:
- F. Gary Gray
- Writers:
- Takashi Bufford, Kate Lanier, Takashi Bufford
- Producers:
- Takashi Bufford, Oren Koules, Dale Pollock
- Cinematographer:
- Marc Reshovsky
- Composer:
- Christopher Young
- Production:
- New Line Cinema, Peak Productions
- Budget:
- $9,000,000
- Revenue:
- $41,590,886
- Status:
- Released
Set It Off (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Set It Off before you stream it.
Set It Off Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jada Pinkett Smith
as Stony
Queen Latifah
as Cleo
Vivica A. Fox
as Frankie
Kimberly Elise
as Tisean
Blair Underwood
as Keith
John C. McGinley
as Detective Strode
Anna Maria Horsford
as Ms. Wells
Ella Joyce
as Detective Waller
Charles Robinson
as Nate
Chaz Lamar Shepherd
as Stevie
- Vincent Baum
Vincent Baum
as Jajuan
- Van Baum
Van Baum
as Jajuan
Key crew
Directed by F. Gary Gray, written by Takashi Bufford, Kate Lanier and Takashi Bufford, produced by Takashi Bufford, Oren Koules and Dale Pollock.
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Set It Off Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 409 ratings.
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Set It Off – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Set It Off online?
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Set It Off (1996) is available to stream on Starz Apple TV 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 Set It Off?
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The main cast of Set It Off (1996) includes Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, Kimberly Elise and Blair Underwood. The film was directed by F. Gary Gray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Set It Off released?
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Set It Off was released on November 6, 1996 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is Set It Off worth watching?
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Set It Off (1996) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 409 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Set It Off?
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Yes. The official Set It Off trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.