Peeples (2013)

Sparks fly when Wade Walker crashes the Peeples annual reunion in the Hamptons to ask for their precious daughter Grace's hand in marriage.

Director:

Tina Gordon Chism

Writer:

Tina Gordon Chism (screenplay)

Stars:

Craig Robinson, Kerry Washington, David Alan Grier

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Craig Robinson	...	Wade Walker
Kerry Washington	...	Grace Peeples
David Alan Grier	...	Virgil Peeples
S. Epatha Merkerson	...	Daphne Peeples
Tyler James Williams	...	Simon Peeples
Melvin Van Peebles	...	Grandpa Peeples
Diahann Carroll	...	Nana Peeples
Kali Hawk	...	Gloria Peeples
Kimrie Lewis-Davis	...	Meg
Malcolm Barrett	...	Chris Walker
Ana Gasteyer	...	Mayor Hodge
Briana Marin	...	Sexy Mother
Angelee Areu	...	5-Year-Old-Girl
Tuffy Questell	...	Taxi Driver
Jerome Preston Bates	...	Skip

Storyline

Sparks fly when Wade Walker crashes the Peeples annual reunion in the Hamptons to ask for their precious daughter Grace's hand in marriage.

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Taglines:

He's not one of the Peeples.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual content, drug material and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 May 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

We the Peeples

Filming Locations:

Connecticut, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$4,611,534 (USA) (10 May 2013)

Gross:

$5,261,606 (USA) (14 May 2013)

Company Credits

Production Co:

34th Street Films, Peeples Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Executive Music Producer Stephen Bray wrote original songs for the film including "Speak It (Don't Leak It!)," "Turn You On," and "Drawers on the Floor" that were performed by the cast.

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Connections

Featured in Maltin on Movies: The Great Gatsby (2013)

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Soundtracks

"Speak It (Don't Leak It!) Reprise"
Performed by Craig Robinson, David Alan Grier, and Maxayn Lewis
Produced by Stephen Bray

User Reviews

If you're looking for a silly film, one that will keep you laughing, this is it!

Rated PG-13 for sexual content, drug references and adult language, KIDS FIRST! recommends this movie for older teens and adults who are looking for a film that is purely entertaining. 13-year-old KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Brianna B., calls it "a good family comedy." It's about people coming together, and though Brianna admits she can imagine this story really happening, as she put it, this "is not your ordinary family reunion." Here's the rest of her review.

This film has really good comedy and I like it. Wade Walker (Craig Robinson) wants to marry the lovely Grace Peeples (Kerry Washington (Scandal). They attend the Peeples annual reunion in the Hamptons where Wade wants to ask Grace for her hand in marriage but everything is not going as he plans.

"Peeples" is a good family comedy. I like the way the two families get together, as this is not your ordinary family reunion. However, I can see this happening. I like the plot and it keeps my interest. The cast does a wonderful acting job and I truly enjoy it. The soundtrack is very entertaining. My favorite character is Chris Walker (Malcolm Barrett), brother of Wade Walker, because he is very funny and does things you would not expect people to do. My favorite scene is when Wade accidentally drinks Grace's mother "shroom juice" and starts hallucinating at the Moby Dick Festival. Then he begins to argue with Judge Peeples because he thinks he is insulting him while he is giving a speech. They start fighting and Wade passes out. This is so hilarious and kept me laughing!

Writer and first-time Director Tina Gordon Chism (Drum Line) and Tyler Perry (Good Deeds, Madea's Witness Protection) present great humor about families coming together. "Peeples" also stars comedian and actor, David Alan Grier who gives us a lot to laugh about.

There are a lot of great lessons and messages in this film. One is to always be open with whatever problems you may have so that you can get help. Another is to always be yourself no matter what people think about you.

"Peeples" is rated PG-13 and I recommend it to ages 13 to adults. Please be aware that it does have some content that is not suitable for younger viewers.

I give this film 5 out of 5 stars. It's very enjoyable; the cinematography is great and has an exciting climax. It has tons of comedy and keeps me laughing. Laugh with your family and have a great time enjoying "Peeples."

See Brianna's full video review at kidsfirst.org.