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Movie Info

Release Date: February 12, 2021
Runtime: 125 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (8)
Genres:
Drama History
Budget: $26,000,000
Revenue: $6,416,063
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
πŸ…
96%
Tomatometer
84
84/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.3/10
TMDB
1,678 votes
⭐
7.4/10
IMDb
114,204 votes
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Judas and the Black Messiah

2021

"Betrayal, power, and a fight for justice."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Jesus Was My Homeboy? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Judas y el mesΓ­as negro? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Judas e o Messias Negro? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: μœ λ‹€ 그리고 λΈ”λž™ λ©”μ‹œμ•„ κ°œλ΄‰μ˜ˆμ •? πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RU: Π˜ΡƒΠ΄Π° ΠΈ Ρ‡Π΅Ρ€Π½Ρ‹ΠΉ мСссия? All international titles (8) →
Drama History 125 min 7.4/10

Awards & Recognition

2 Wins
2 Nominations
4 Total
BAFTA
1
Oscars
1 2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
2021 BAFTA Best Supporting Actor Daniel Kaluuya Winner
2021 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Daniel Kaluuya Winner
2021 Oscars Best Supporting Actor LaKeith Stanfield Nominated
2021 Oscars Best Picture Ryan Coogler Nominated
Year Festival Category Winner
2021 BAFTA Best Supporting Actor Daniel Kaluuya
2021 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Daniel Kaluuya
Year Festival Category Winner
2021 Oscars Best Supporting Actor LaKeith Stanfield
2021 Oscars Best Picture Ryan Coogler

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Box Office

Budget: $26,000,000
Revenue: $6,416,063
Profit -$-19,583,937
ROI -75.3% (0.2x)

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Keywords

#based on true story 286 #1960s 85 #awestruck 69 #exhilarated 45 #chicago, illinois 41 #betrayal 37 #assassination 34 #hard 10 #african american history 7 #black panther party 5 #betrayal by friend 3 #rainbow coalition 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about Judas and the Black Messiah

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  • The film was shot in various locations throughout Chicago, Illinois, to authentically capture the environment of the late 1960s, including several historical sites relevant to the Black Panther Party.

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  • Daniel Kaluuya's portrayal of Fred Hampton drew inspiration from actual recordings of Hampton's speeches, which helped him embody the character's charisma and leadership qualities.

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  • In one scene, a newspaper clipping about the Black Panthers includes a misspelled word, which went unnoticed during production, creating a continuity error in the film's attention to detail.

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  • The film shares thematic connections with other historical dramas directed by Shaka King, particularly in its exploration of systemic oppression and the fight for social justice.

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  • The soundtrack features a blend of contemporary artists and classic tracks, including music by H.E.R. and Nipsey Hussle, which helps to bridge the historical narrative with modern-day issues.

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  • The character of Bill O'Neal, portrayed by LaKeith Stanfield, showcases the psychological turmoil of being an undercover informant, a theme that resonates with similar portrayals in other films centered on betrayal.

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