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Barbershop

PG-1320021h 42mTim Story
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 82% · Metacritic 66

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"Everyone's gettin' lined up."

A day in the life of a barbershop on the south side of Chicago. Calvin, who inherited the struggling business from his deceased father, views the shop as nothing but a burden and waste of his time. After selling the shop to a local loan shark, Calvin slowly begins to see his father's vision and legacy and struggles with the notion that he just sold it out.

ComedyDrama
Chicago, IllinoisHairdresserNeighborDebtTheftInner CityMeetingEx-conBarbershopHoodlum

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Frequently asked questions

What is Barbershop (2002) about?

A day in the life of a barbershop on the south side of Chicago. Calvin, who inherited the struggling business from his deceased father, views the shop as nothing but a burden and waste of his time. After selling the shop to a local loan shark, Calvin slowly begins to see his father's vision and legacy and struggles with the notion that he just sold it out.

Who stars in Barbershop?

Barbershop stars Ice Cube (Calvin Palmer), Anthony Anderson (J.D.), Cedric the Entertainer (Eddie), Sean Patrick Thomas (Jimmy James), Eve (Terri Jones). The film was directed by Tim Story.

How long is Barbershop?

Barbershop has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002. It is rated PG-13.

Is Barbershop worth watching?

Barbershop holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 82. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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