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The American Society of Magical Negroes

2024·Movie
1h 45min·PG-13
34
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IMDb3.9Metacritic501.5Rotten Tomatoes25%28%
IMDb3.9Metacritic501.5Rotten Tomatoes25%28%

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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Plenty of satire and situational comedy

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Society, politics, and fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

Saving the damn world.

A young man, Aren, is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people’s lives easier.
Magical RealismSocial SatireRacial DynamicsContemporary FantasyComing-of-Age StoryHumorous CommentaryPolitical AllegorySecret SocietyPop-Culture References

Crew

Directed by:
Brendan Lee, Kobi Libii, Micheal Edward King
Written by:
Kobi Libii
Produced by:
Jeanne McCarthy, Oren Moverman, Nicole Abellera Hallman
Composed by:
Laurent Kossayan, Brian Straub, Michael Abels

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The American Society of Magical Negroes legally?

Prime

The American Society of Magical Negroes is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The American Society of Magical Negroes worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 3.9, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The American Society of Magical Negroes rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The American Society of Magical Negroes?

1 h 45 min

The American Society of Magical Negroes runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The American Society of Magical Negroes?

Critics38
Audiences27

Not quite. Critics rate The American Society of Magical Negroes higher (38) than audiences (27). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The American Society of Magical Negroes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The American Society of Magical Negroes?

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What tropes does The American Society of Magical Negroes use?

Wizarding SchoolBut Not Too BlackScandalgateManic Pixie Dream GirlReading the Stage Directions Out LoudLogical WeaknessTech BroN-Word PrivilegesInnocently InsensitiveChekhov's GunYes-ManPass Failand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for The American Society of Magical Negroes, including Wizarding School, But Not Too Black, Scandalgate.