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Jason's Lyric

  • 19941994
  • RR
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
4.4K
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Jason's Lyric (1994)
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CrimeDramaRomance
Two brothers, survivors of family tragedy, take different life paths: one falls for a high-spirited waitress and dreams of success, the other follows a life of petty crime. Their lives recon... Read allTwo brothers, survivors of family tragedy, take different life paths: one falls for a high-spirited waitress and dreams of success, the other follows a life of petty crime. Their lives reconnect in shattering fashion.Two brothers, survivors of family tragedy, take different life paths: one falls for a high-spirited waitress and dreams of success, the other follows a life of petty crime. Their lives reconnect in shattering fashion.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
4.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Doug McHenry
  • Writer
    • Bobby Smith Jr.
  • Stars
    • Allen Payne
    • Jada Pinkett Smith
    • Bokeem Woodbine
  • Director
    • Doug McHenry
  • Writer
    • Bobby Smith Jr.
  • Stars
    • Allen Payne
    • Jada Pinkett Smith
    • Bokeem Woodbine
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 25User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Jason's Lyric
    Trailer 0:31
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    Photos21

    Eddie Griffin in Jason's Lyric (1994)
    Anthony 'Treach' Criss in Jason's Lyric (1994)
    Allen Payne and Bokeem Woodbine in Jason's Lyric (1994)
    Bokeem Woodbine in Jason's Lyric (1994)
    Forest Whitaker in Jason's Lyric (1994)
    Allen Payne in Jason's Lyric (1994)
    George Jackson and Doug McHenry in Jason's Lyric (1994)
    Jada Pinkett Smith in Jason's Lyric (1994)
    Jason's Lyric (1994)
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    Top cast

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    Allen Payne
    Allen Payne
    • Jason Alexander
    Jada Pinkett Smith
    Jada Pinkett Smith
    • Lyric
    • (as Jada Pinkett)
    Bokeem Woodbine
    Bokeem Woodbine
    • Joshua Alexander
    Anthony 'Treach' Criss
    Anthony 'Treach' Criss
    • Alonzo
    Eddie Griffin
    Eddie Griffin
    • Rat
    Suzzanne Douglas
    Suzzanne Douglas
    • Gloria
    Lisa Nicole Carson
    Lisa Nicole Carson
    • Marti
    Lahmard J. Tate
    Lahmard J. Tate
    • Ron
    Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker
    • Maddog
    Asheamu Earl Randle
    • Teddy
    Clarence Whitmore
    • Elmo
    Rushion McDonald
    Rushion McDonald
    • Fast Freddy
    Curtis von Burrell
    • Darryl
    Bebe Drake
    Bebe Drake
    • Ms. Murphy
    Kenneth Randle
    • Leroy
    Wayne Dehart
    Wayne Dehart
    • Street Preacher
    Sean Hutchinson
    Sean Hutchinson
    • Jason (11 years old)
    Burleigh Moore
    • Joshua (8 years old)
    • Director
      • Doug McHenry
    • Writer
      • Bobby Smith Jr.
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film originally received an "NC-17" rating, but after a few seconds were edited from the sex scenes it received an "R" instead.
    • Goofs
      With his right hand, Jason retrieves the flowers he bought for Lyric from the truck and hides them behind his back. When he hands them to her, he pulls them from under his left arm.
    • Quotes

      Lyric: Jason, I am TRYING to love you, but I don't want my heart broken. But that's exactly what you're gonna do if you keep trying to save a brother that don't want to be saved!

    • Alternate versions
      US unrated video release is billed as "Special, sexy unrated version" and features 1 minute of additional sex footage not present in the original theatrical version.
    • Connections
      Featured in Black Men United: U Will Know (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Many Rivers to Cross
      Written by Jimmy Cliff
      Performed by Oleta Adams

    User reviews25

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    6/10
    A urban love story
    Jason's Lyric is clearly one of the best urban love stories ever put on film. The direction by Doug McHerny showed real talent as did his screenpaly. Allen Payne and Jada Pinkett both showed early lead acting roles in this good film. Finally I think Forrest Whitaker and Bokeem Woodbine both deserved Oscar nods for their work. I give it **** out of ****.
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    • DunnDeeDaGreat
    • Apr 13, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 28, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Лірика Джейсона
    • Filming locations
      • Third Ward, Corner Of Tuam St & Sauer St, Houston, Texas, USA(Jason and Joshua's House)
    • Production companies
      • Jackson/McHenry Company,The
      • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
      • Propaganda Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,851,521
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,122,600
      • Oct 2, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,851,521
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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