Dope

Theatrical - Limited 2015-06-19

Cast Shameik Moore Zoe Kravitz Kiersey Clemons Tony Revolori Blake Anderson
Directed by Rick Famuyiwa

Box Office Gross: $17,986,781

Running Time: 103 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Revolt Films, Significant Productions, IamOTHER Entertainment

Genres: Comedy Crime Drama

JoBlo's Rating

7/10

Synopsis

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... See more a geek, to being dope, to ultimately being himself.

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