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Paid in Full

2002·Movie
1h 38min·R
IMDb7.0Metacritic495.1Rotten Tomatoes53%93%

Where to watch

Paramount+Hoopla

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

The American Dream... Their way.

Ace is an impressionable young man working for a dry cleaning business. His friend, drug dealer Mitch, goes to prison. In an unrelated incident, he finds some cocaine in a pants pocket. Soon, Ace finds himself dealing cocaine for Lulu. Via lucky breaks and solid interpersonal skills, Ace moves to the top of the Harlem drug world. Of course, unfaithful employees and/or rivals conspire to bring about Ace's fall.
Gritty Crime DramaHarlem Street LifeRise and Fall NarrativeAuthentic PortrayalSocial CommentaryConsequences of CrimeBrotherhood and BetrayalHip-Hop SoundtrackNeo-Noir Elements

Crew

Directed by:
Charles Stone III, Carol Pears
Written by:
Matthew Cirulnick, Thulani Davis
Produced by:
JAŸ-Z, Brett Ratner, Damon Dash
Composed by:
Vernon Reid, Frank Fitzpatrick, The World Famous Brucie B

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Paid in Full

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Paid in Full legally?

Paramount+Hoopla

Paid in Full is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Paid in Full worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Paid in Full rated?

RViolenceDrug useStrong language

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

How long is Paid in Full?

1 h 38 min

Paid in Full runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Paid in Full?

Critics51
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Paid in Full higher (71) than critics (51). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Paid in Full in?

EnglishPortuguese

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

In how many countries can I watch Paid in Full?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Paid in Full in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Paid in Full use?

Captain ErsatzDisc-One Final BossThe Stool PigeonI Have Your WifeCool CarWould Hurt a ChildShameful StripEstablishing Character MomentHow We Got HereHoist by His Own PetardDamn, It Feels Good to Be a Gangster!Gangland Drive-Byand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Paid in Full, including Captain Ersatz, Disc-One Final Boss, The Stool Pigeon.