Dope

Dope

It's hard out here for a geek.

Directed by Rick Famuyiwa

Produced by Revolt Films, Significant Productions

2015103 min7.1 / 10

A witty, energetic coming-of-age comedy that uses hip-hop culture and genre-bending humor to explore identity, belonging, and self-acceptance in a tough LA neighborhood.

Malcolm is carefully surviving life in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles while juggling college applications, academic interviews, and the SAT. A chance invitation to an underground party leads him into an adventure that could allow him to go from being a geek, to being dope, to ultimately being himself.

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  • Does Dope end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Dope easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Dope sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Dope violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Dope scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity55

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise43

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Dope, and what each one shares →

Like Dope

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Dope

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Dope, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Dope, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Dope, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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