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Jason's Lyric

  • 1994
  • R
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
4.9K
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Jason's Lyric (1994)
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Coming-of-AgeTragic RomanceCrimeDramaRomance

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.

  • Director
    • Doug McHenry
  • Writer
    • Bobby Smith Jr.
  • Stars
    • Allen Payne
    • Jada Pinkett Smith
    • Bokeem Woodbine
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    4.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Doug McHenry
    • Writer
      • Bobby Smith Jr.
    • Stars
      • Allen Payne
      • Jada Pinkett Smith
      • Bokeem Woodbine
    • 27User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Top cast31

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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
    • Fast Freddy
    Curtis von Burrell
    • Darryl
    Bebe Drake
    Bebe Drake
    • Ms. Murphy
    Kenneth Randle
    • Leroy
    Wayne Dehart
    Wayne Dehart
    • Street Preacher
    Sean Hutchinson
    • Jason (11 years old)
    Burleigh Moore
    • Joshua (8 years old)
    • Director
      • Doug McHenry
    • Writer
      • Bobby Smith Jr.
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews27

    Featured review
    8/10

    Great story; original cast

    Jason's Lyric is a truly great love story with a superb cast. The performances by Bokeem Woodbine as Josh, and Forest Whitaker as MadDog are strong and convincing. Complemented by a superb soundtrack, this movie should not be missed. Jason's Lyric should have received more theatrical exposure letting the main actors and supporting cast shine.
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In real life, Suzanne Douglas was only 11 years older than Allen Payne.
    • 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

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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
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    Tech 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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