On the Come Up
Watch TrailerSixteen-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. However, when her first hit song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, she finds herself torn between the authenticity that got her this far and the false persona that the industry wants to impose on her.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2022 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Music |
| Director | Sanaa Lathan |
| Runtime | 115 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (29 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs an authentic portrait of a teenager at a crossroads, using the raw energy of hip-hop as its narrative engine. It relies on the contrast between the noisy public arena and quiet family struggles, exploring the cost of authenticity in a viral age.
What lingers after the credits roll is not just a music story, but a poignant meditation on the space between personal truth and public perception. A resonant journey about finding one's voice. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Sanaa Lathan
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Watch with headphones to feel every beat, ideally with those who appreciate coming-of-age stories with substance.
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