The read
A Balasaur Score of 59 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 5.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, Metacritic 63/100. Every source lands within 6 points of the others. Streaming on Max.
Synopsis
A young black man named Bigger Thomas takes a job working for a highly influential Chicago family, a decision that will change the course of his life forever.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic63/100
92 audience votes
Key crew
- Suzan-Lori ParksWriter
- Rashid JohnsonDirector
- Michael SteinOriginal Music Composer
- Kyle DixonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Ashton SandersBigger Thomas
- Margaret QualleyMary Dalton
- Nick RobinsonJan Erlone
- KiKi LayneBessie Mears
- Bill CampHenry Dalton
- Sanaa LathanTrudy Thomas
- Elizabeth MarvelMrs. Dalton
- David Alan GrierMarty
- Lamar JohnsonJackson
- Jerod HaynesGus
- Aaron MotenTony
- Stephen McKinley HendersonMr. Green
Stills
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Themes
chicago, illinoisbased on novel or bookpoverty