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The Fits

  • 20152015
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 12m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
4.9K
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Royalty Hightower in The Fits (2015)
While training at the gym 11-year-old tomboy Toni becomes entranced with a dance troupe. As she struggles to fit in she finds herself caught up in danger as the group begins to suffer from fainting spells and other violent fits.
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While training at the gym 11-year-old tomboy Toni becomes entranced with a dance troupe. As she struggles to fit in she finds herself caught up in danger as the group begins to suffer from f... Read allWhile training at the gym 11-year-old tomboy Toni becomes entranced with a dance troupe. As she struggles to fit in she finds herself caught up in danger as the group begins to suffer from fainting spells and other violent fits.While training at the gym 11-year-old tomboy Toni becomes entranced with a dance troupe. As she struggles to fit in she finds herself caught up in danger as the group begins to suffer from fainting spells and other violent fits.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
4.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Anna Rose Holmer
  • Writers
    • Anna Rose Holmer(story by)
    • Saela Davis(story by)
    • Lisa Kjerulff(story by)
  • Stars
    • Royalty Hightower
    • Alexis Neblett
    • Da'Sean Minor
Top credits
  • Director
    • Anna Rose Holmer
  • Writers
    • Anna Rose Holmer(story by)
    • Saela Davis(story by)
    • Lisa Kjerulff(story by)
  • Stars
    • Royalty Hightower
    • Alexis Neblett
    • Da'Sean Minor
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    • 29User reviews
    • 77Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 15 wins & 22 nominations

    Videos2

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    Trailer 1:04
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    THE FITS - Official U.S. Trailer
    Trailer 1:23
    THE FITS - Official U.S. Trailer

    Photos7

    Royalty Hightower in The Fits (2015)
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    Chase Crawford attends the premiere of THE FITS on June 9th, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
    Royalty Hightower in The Fits (2015)

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    Royalty Hightower
    Royalty Hightower
    • Tonias Toni
    Alexis Neblett
    • Beezyas Beezy
    Da'Sean Minor
    • Jermaineas Jermaine
    Lauren Gibson
    • Maiaas Maia
    Makyla Burnam
    • Legsas Legs
    Inayah Rodgers
    • Karismaas Karisma
    Antonio A.B. Grant Jr.
    • Dontéas Donté
    Shonte Jackson
    • Madisonas Madison
    Mangel Moore
    • Diamondas Diamond
    Kaliyah Johnson
    • Aprilas April
    Kaniyah Mack
    • Kiraas Kira
    Pra'mize Patterson
    • Twin #1as Twin #1
    Paradize Patterson
    • Twin #2as Twin #2
    Nas'jahea E. Ferguson
    • Cateyezas Cateyez
    Malasia Brown
    • Laylayas Laylay
    Miranda McGee
    • Ms.Josieas Ms.Josie
    Keisha Kemper
    • Coachas Coach
    Lynnette R. Freeman
    Lynnette R. Freeman
    • Coachas Coach
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Anna Rose Holmer
    • Writers
      • Anna Rose Holmer(story by)
      • Saela Davis(story by)
      • Lisa Kjerulff(story by)
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    Storyline

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    The Fits is a psychological portrait of 11-year-old Toni-a tomboy assimilating to a tight-knit dance team in Cincinnati's West End. Enamored by the power and confidence of this strong community of girls, Toni eagerly absorbs routines, masters drills, and even pierces her own ears to fit in. When a mysterious outbreak of fainting spells plagues the team, Toni's desire for acceptance is twisted. —The Fits
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      • Why fit in when you can dance to your own beat?
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Music
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The drill team was given part ownership of the film.

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    4/10
    It's Just a Shame...
    I always find it somewhat of a shame when a movie that has everything going for it falls flat on its face. That's what happens in "The Fits". The description here on IMDb properly describes the movie. Unfortunately the movie itself does little more to take it beyond that description.

    The directing and acting is excellent, especially by lead actor Royalty Hightower. She is not alone, backed up by some excellent casting for the parts of her best friend and her brother.

    Were this a simple slice-of-life movie it would be acceptable and interesting. But it doesn't qualify as such. It takes the viewer down a specific road of semi-realistic insight into the life of a black adolescent girl, then throws that all out the window with what can only be described as a plunge into script-writing and directing self-indulgence. I always wonder how so many people can be involved in creating a work like this without someone stepping up and saying, "Hey, has anyone noticed the plot line stinks?" At the end, the viewer is left asking, "What was that supposed to be all about?". The result is a mixture of enjoyment, shock and disappointment as we realize yet another movie with potential has been flippantly cast to the canines.

    Yes, pun intended. You'll need some humor after watching this.
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    • Snootz
    • Sep 22, 2016

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    • Release date
      • January 11, 2017 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Drgawki
    • Filming locations
      • Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
    • Production company
      • Yes, Ma'am!
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $166,425
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,602
      • Jun 5, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $169,236
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 12 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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