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Black or White

  • 20142014
  • K-12K-12
  • 2h 1min
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
13K
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Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer, and Jillian Estell in Black or White (2014)
The story of a grandfather who is suddenly left to care for his beloved granddaughter. When the little girlÂ’s paternal grandmother seeks custody, a legal battle ensues that forces the families to confront their true feelings on race, forgiveness and understanding.
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Drama

A grieving widower is drawn into a custody battle over his granddaughter, whom he helped raise her entire life.A grieving widower is drawn into a custody battle over his granddaughter, whom he helped raise her entire life.A grieving widower is drawn into a custody battle over his granddaughter, whom he helped raise her entire life.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
13K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Mike Binder
  • Writer
    • Mike Binder
  • Stars
    • Kevin Costner
    • Octavia Spencer
    • Gillian Jacobs
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mike Binder
  • Writer
    • Mike Binder
  • Stars
    • Kevin Costner
    • Octavia Spencer
    • Gillian Jacobs
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 78User reviews
    • 96Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

    Videos28

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:16
    Official Trailer
    Are You O K Papa
    Clip 1:24
    Are You O K Papa
    Shared Custody
    Clip 1:08
    Shared Custody
    No Endcard
    Clip 1:14
    No Endcard
    No Endcard
    Clip 0:37
    No Endcard
    Worth Fighting For
    Clip 1:13
    Worth Fighting For
    No Endcard
    Clip 1:09
    No Endcard
    Black Or White
    Clip 1:14
    Black Or White
    It Wont Happen Again
    Clip 1:07
    It Wont Happen Again
    True Talent
    Clip 0:38
    True Talent
    Worth Fighting For
    Clip 1:17
    Worth Fighting For
    It Wont Happen Again
    Clip 1:07
    It Wont Happen Again

    Photos76

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    Top cast

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    Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner
    • Elliott Andersonas Elliott Anderson
    Octavia Spencer
    Octavia Spencer
    • Rowena Jeffersas Rowena Jeffers
    Gillian Jacobs
    Gillian Jacobs
    • Fayas Fay
    Anthony Mackie
    Anthony Mackie
    • Jeremiah Jeffersas Jeremiah Jeffers
    Jillian Estell
    Jillian Estell
    • Eloise Andersonas Eloise Anderson
    Bill Burr
    Bill Burr
    • Rick Reynoldsas Rick Reynolds
    Mpho Koaho
    Mpho Koaho
    • Duvan Aragaas Duvan Araga
    André Holland
    André Holland
    • Reggie Davisas Reggie Davis
    Jennifer Ehle
    Jennifer Ehle
    • Carol Andersonas Carol Anderson
    Paula Newsome
    Paula Newsome
    • Judge Margaret Cumminsas Judge Margaret Cummins
    Indigo
    Indigo
    • Young Nurseas Young Nurse
    Bertha Bindewald
    • Rositaas Rosita
    Joe Chrest
    Joe Chrest
    • Daveas Dave
    Ireyon Johnson
    Ireyon Johnson
    • Kristenas Kristen
    Janeline Hayes
    Janeline Hayes
    • Dondias Dondi
    Lloyd Dillon
    • Rexas Rex
    Ernest Wells
    Ernest Wells
    • Uncle Victoras Uncle Victor
    Angela Jones
    Angela Jones
    • Ritaas Rita
    • (as Angela Landry)
    • Director
      • Mike Binder
    • Writer
      • Mike Binder
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Black or White is the story of a grandfather (Kevin Costner) who is suddenly left to care for his beloved granddaughter. When her paternal grandmother (Octavia Spencer) seeks custody with the help of her brother (Anthony Mackie), the little girl is torn between two families who love her deeply. With the best intentions at heart, both families fight for what they feel is right and are soon forced to confront their true feelings about race, forgiveness, and understanding. Anchored by an all-star cast and based on real events, the movie is a look at two seemingly different worlds, in which nothing is as simple as black or white. —Relativity
    biracial childbinge drinkinggrandmother granddaughter relationshipinspired by true eventsfather daughter relationship40 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • There's more to family than what you see.
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • K-12
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The movie credits show that this movie was dedicated to the memory of J.J. Harris, who was Kevin Costner's first talent manager and also a close friend. Harris passed away a year prior to filming.
    • Goofs
      When outside the law firm that Elliot visits for the first time, they're discussing his alcohol problem, and a young man in a light blue shirt and mustard colored pants walks by. The same man walks by the same way as they move towards the car.
    • Quotes

      Elliot Anderson: So, yes, we're different, you and I. You want to submit that? Submit it. We have different skin colors. Is that the first thing I notice when I see a black man, the color of his skin? Yes. Submit away. Because I can go ahead and submit that that's the first thing you see when you see a white guy. Now, I don't know why that is any more than I know why when I see a good looking woman the first things I notice are her breasts, because I do. But if I move on to my next thought quick enough, I'm not a pervert, alright? I'm not a bad guy. I'm just mildly flawed. It's the same thing with race. It's not my first thoughts that count, it's my second, third, and fourth thought, and each and every case I'm in, it comes down to the same thing: the action and interaction I'm having with the person that I'm interacting with!

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jennifer Lopez/Anthony Mackie/Iliza Shlesinger (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      White Lies
      Written by Paolo Nutini (Paolo Giovanni Nutini) and John Fortis

      Performed by Paolo Nutini

      Courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd.

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews78

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Phenomenal don't-miss-it film.
    IMPORTANT TO NOTE: the title is no longer "Black and White". In the film, it is now "Black Or White".

    Wonderful script and beautifully acted film. It honestly tells the story showing the love, anger, hurt, tolerance and intolerance on both sides. A human drama that truthfully addresses issues of race and family issues with an interracial child in the middle. And FUNNY! Some great laugh-out-loud moments in the film. Terrific cast lead by Costner and Spencer but the two young actors playing Eloise and Duvan are flawless.

    It is very rare for me to gush about a film. And I rarely ever post a review. But...do NOT miss this film. I'm afraid it may not get much of a push. This film will make it on word-of-mouth. So see it and spread the word.
    helpful•44
    14
    • alwaysfuelingthefire
    • Nov 9, 2014

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 30, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 親親我的愛
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • BlackWhite
      • Sunlight Productions
      • Treehouse Films (II)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $9,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,571,189
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,213,362
      • Feb 1, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,833,967
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 1min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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