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Get Rich or Die Tryin'

2005·Movie
1h 56min·R
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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If you think you know the story... You don't know the man.

A tale of an inner city drug dealer who turns away from crime to pursue his passion, rap music.
Biographical DramaHip-Hop CultureUrban CrimeMusical JourneyRedemption StoryStreet LifeInner-City StrugglesPursuit of DreamsGritty Realism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Get Rich or Die Tryin'

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Where can I stream Get Rich or Die Tryin' legally?

Get Rich or Die Tryin' is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Get Rich or Die Tryin' worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Get Rich or Die Tryin' rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug useSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and sexual content.

How long is Get Rich or Die Tryin'?

1 h 56 min

Get Rich or Die Tryin' runs 1 h 56 min.

Is Get Rich or Die Tryin' based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Get Rich or Die Tryin'?

Critics31
Audiences66

Not quite. Audiences rate Get Rich or Die Tryin' higher (66) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Get Rich or Die Tryin' a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$46 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $46 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is Get Rich or Die Tryin' in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Get Rich or Die Tryin'?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Get Rich or Die Tryin' in 87 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Get Rich or Die Tryin' use?

Not Worth KillingCountry MouseIt Runs in the FamilyIf I Can't Have You…Kick the DogParental SubstituteThe RevealIronic EchoAsshole VictimKill the Parent, Raise the ChildDeceased Parents Are the BestYou Killed My Motherand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for Get Rich or Die Tryin', including Not Worth Killing, Country Mouse, It Runs in the Family.