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On the Come Up

2022Movie1 h 55 minPG-13

55

DecentGoodWatch score

55

DecentGoodWatch score

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Summary

Sixteen-year-old Brianna Jackson is a gifted rapper who plans to take the battle rap scene by storm to lift up her family and do right by the legacy of her father, a local hip-hop legend whose career was cut short by gang violence.

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Party vibe
Teens

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Directed by: Sanaa Lathan
Written by: Angie Thomas, Kay Oyegun
Produced by: George Tillman Jr., Marty Bowen, Robert Teitel
Music by: Daniel Wohl

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September 23, 2022 · 1 h 55 min · PG-13

Released: September 23, 2022
Runtime: 1 h 55 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Drama, Music
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Box office: $46,000
Available in: 46 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

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Where can I stream On the Come Up?

In the United States, you can rent or buy On the Come Up from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It streams in 26 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is On the Come Up worth watching?

55

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 52).

Is On the Come Up okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is On the Come Up plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.