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Nickel Boys

PG-132h 20m2024RaMell Ross
IMDb: 6.9/10Rotten: 92%Metacritic: 91/100
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Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.

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FloridaNew York CitySexual AbuseBased On Novel Or BookAlligatorMale FriendshipRacial SegregationMartin Luther KingBased On True StoryRacism

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What is Nickel Boys (2024) about?

Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.

Who stars in Nickel Boys?

Nickel Boys stars Ethan Herisse (Elwood), Brandon Wilson (Turner), Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Hattie), Hamish Linklater (Spencer), Gralen Bryant Banks (Blakeley). The film was directed by RaMell Ross.

How long is Nickel Boys?

Nickel Boys has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2024. It is rated PG-13.

Is Nickel Boys worth watching?

Nickel Boys holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Nickel Boys?

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