Kingdom Come (2001)

A group of old family members bands together when a despicable family member thankfully expires.

Director:

Doug McHenry

Writers:

David Dean Bottrell (play), Jessie Jones (play),

Stars:

LL Cool J, Jada Pinkett Smith, Vivica A. Fox

6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
LL Cool J	...	Ray Bud Slocumb
Jada Pinkett Smith	...	Charisse Slocumb
Vivica A. Fox	...	Lucille Slocumb
Loretta Devine	...	Marguerite Slocumb
Anthony Anderson	...	Junior Slocumb
Toni Braxton	...	Juanita Slocumb
Cedric the Entertainer	...	Rev. Beverly H. Hooker
Darius McCrary	...	Royce Slocumb
Whoopi Goldberg	...	Raynelle Slocumb
Richard Gant	...	Clyde Kincade
Masasa Moyo	...	Delightful Slocumb (as Masasa)
Dominic Hoffman	...	Antoine Depew
Patrice Moncell	...	Merline Depew
Clifton Davis	...	Charles Winslow
Kellita Smith	...	Bernice Talbert

Storyline

This family has issues! When mean and surly Bud Slocumb keels over at breakfast, his family gathers for the wake and funeral: long-suffering widow Raynelle, unemployed son Junior who's cheating on his wife Charisse, son Ray Bud who holds a job and has a loving wife, Lucille, but struggles with alcoholism and with their difficulty having children. There's younger daughter Delightful, who constantly eats; religious Aunt Marguerite and her wayward son Royce; and, there's Juanita, their wealthy cousin's wife. They all descend on the town of Lula, struggle to say something nice about Bud, and face the challenge of sorting out their relationships with the living.

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Plot Keywords:

funeral | black family love | ballet shoes | forgiveness | amazing grace hymn | 

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Taglines:

They're not perfect, but they are family.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements, language and sensuality

Details

Official Sites:

Fox Searchlight Fox Searchlight [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 April 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Békés családi tűzfészek

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$7,562,284 (USA) (13 April 2001)

Gross:

$23,247,539 (USA) (17 August 2001)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bates Entertainment, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Turman-Morrissey Company, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Based on the play "Dearly Departed."

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Goofs

The movie takes place in the southern town of Lula, but Ray Bud's "new" used pickup truck has California license plates.

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Quotes

Junior Slocumb: [to Bud] You always wondered how I was going to turn out, well you don't have to worry anymore, we're going to be just fine. Charisse is going into the music business, and I'm going to be her manager!

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Soundtracks

"It's Alright"
Written by Kirk Franklin
Performed by Trin-i-tee 5:7
Produced by Kirk Franklin for Fo Yo Soul Productions/B-Rite Music
Trin-i-tee 5:7 appears courtesy of B-Rite Music

User Reviews

Leaves you feeling good - and laughed out...

I stumbled across this little treasure on cable the other day (luckily for me, right at the beginning) and was treated to one of the funniest and most genuine films I've ever seen. I had never even HEARD of it before so it was a nice surprise. It has a real family feel to it; you will definitely walk away grinning and feeling good! This must be the 4th film in the past few months where I've seen Anthony Anderson crack up the place, and the rest of the cast are no slouches, either. Every character is a gem with no false notes - highly recommended!