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Soul Men

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac in Soul Men (2008)
This is the theatrical trailer for Soul Men, directed by Malcolm Lee
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Though it's been about twenty years since they have spoken with one another, two estranged soul-singing legends agree to participate in a reunion performance at the Apollo Theater to honor t... Read allThough it's been about twenty years since they have spoken with one another, two estranged soul-singing legends agree to participate in a reunion performance at the Apollo Theater to honor their recently deceased band leader.Though it's been about twenty years since they have spoken with one another, two estranged soul-singing legends agree to participate in a reunion performance at the Apollo Theater to honor their recently deceased band leader.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
11K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Malcolm D. Lee
  • Writers
    • Robert Ramsey
    • Matthew Stone
  • Stars
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Bernie Mac
    • Sharon Leal
  • Director
    • Malcolm D. Lee
  • Writers
    • Robert Ramsey
    • Matthew Stone
  • Stars
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Bernie Mac
    • Sharon Leal
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 30User reviews
    • 81Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

    Videos2

    Soul Men: Trailer
    Trailer 2:33
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    Soul Men: Tribute To Bernie Mac (Exclusive)
    Clip 1:57
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    Photos18

    Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac in Soul Men (2008)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac in Soul Men (2008)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac in Soul Men (2008)
    Samuel L. Jackson, Bernie Mac, and John Legend in Soul Men (2008)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac in Soul Men (2008)
    Samuel L. Jackson, Bernie Mac, and Sharon Leal in Soul Men (2008)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac in Soul Men (2008)
    Samuel L. Jackson, Isaac Hayes, and Bernie Mac in Soul Men (2008)
    Isaac Hayes and Bernie Mac in Soul Men (2008)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac in Soul Men (2008)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac in Soul Men (2008)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac in Soul Men (2008)

    Top cast

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    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Louis Hinds
    Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac
    • Floyd Henderson
    Sharon Leal
    Sharon Leal
    • Cleo
    Adam Herschman
    Adam Herschman
    • Phillip
    Sean Hayes
    Sean Hayes
    • Danny Epstein
    Affion Crockett
    Affion Crockett
    • Lester
    Terrell J. Ramsey
    Terrell J. Ramsey
    • Pay-Pay
    • (as Fatso Fasano)
    Jackie Long
    Jackie Long
    • Zig-Zag
    Mike Epps
    Mike Epps
    • Duane Henderson
    John Legend
    John Legend
    • Marcus Hooks
    Isaac Hayes
    Isaac Hayes
    • Self
    Vanessa del Rio
    Vanessa del Rio
    • Full-Figured Neighbor
    P.J. Byrne
    P.J. Byrne
    • Floyd's Doctor
    Ken Davitian
    Ken Davitian
    • Ardesh Kezian
    Jennifer Coolidge
    Jennifer Coolidge
    • Rosalee
    Sara Erikson
    Sara Erikson
    • Chastity
    Soledad O'Brien
    Soledad O'Brien
    • Self
    Randy Jackson
    Randy Jackson
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Malcolm D. Lee
    • Writers
      • Robert Ramsey
      • Matthew Stone
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes died just one day apart. Mac died on August 9, 2008, and Hayes died on August 10.
    • Goofs
      When Louis is in the Eldorado with Floyd, and they flash a silver .38 pistol. After they almost crash, the .38 is a black .22 pistol.
    • Quotes

      Louis Hinds: [opens the door for Floyd to leave] get the fuck out.

      Floyd Henderson: Well, I guess you don't give a fuck about the money then, huh?

      Louis Hinds: What money? It's a funeral! Don't nobody get paid to sing at no damn funeral!

      [suddenly looks at Louis and raises his eyebrows]

      Louis Hinds: How much?

      Floyd Henderson: Forty grand.

      Louis Hinds: [closes the door] Apiece?

      Floyd Henderson: No, down the middle.

      Louis Hinds: No, no, no, no, no, no, no, NO. That ain't even enough.

      Floyd Henderson: The fuck you mean "that's not enough", man?

      Louis Hinds: I got a lifestyle to maintain here!

      Floyd Henderson: What kinda lifestyle, man? You filthy motherfucker! You got a pantry full of dogfood, but I don't see no dog!

      Louis Hinds: Dog under the bed, Nigga! You lucky he ain't attacked your ass when you came in!

      Floyd Henderson: YOU THE DOG, MOTHERFUCKER!

    • Connections
      Featured in Celebrated: Samuel L. Jackson (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Soul Music
      Written by Frank Fitzpatrick

      Performed by Anthony Hamilton

      Produced by Scott Bomar

      Anthony Hamilton appears courtesy of So So Def/Zomba Records

    User reviews30

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    7/10
    Double Mac and Jackson please!
    Soul Man is was it is... crude, rude, and genuinely funny. It has two of the hardest working actors in showbiz - the late great Bernie Mac and Samuel L Jackson as two has been soul stars on a road trip to a funeral / tribute concert of the late great Marcus Hook (John Legend).

    This is comedy at full speed, it makes no apologies and takes no prisoners - but is also genuinely full of laughs.

    All in all I think Mac wouldn't mind this being his last movie - never a man for great subtlety here the pair look like they had a lot of fun making this and the best bits are the improv off-script rants.

    It's no comedic masterpiece, and the plot is cheesy, and the whole thing is just a beer and pizza adventure - but you have to admire the energy and fun.

    A fitting tribute to Bernie Mac who loved life and people and was a very very, very hard-working stand-up comic.
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    3
    • intelearts
    • Jan 25, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 7, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cool Men
    • Filming locations
      • Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dimension Films
      • Friendly Films (II)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,082,391
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,401,605
      • Nov 9, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,331,637
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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