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Uncut Gems

  • 20192019
  • RR
  • 2h 15min
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
247K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
580
66
  • Cast & crew
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Adam Sandler, Mesfin Lamengo, Sun Zhi Hua-Hilton, and LaKeith Stanfield in Uncut Gems (2019)
A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score, makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides, in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.
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With his debts mounting and angry collectors closing in, a fast-talking New York City jeweler risks everything in hope of staying afloat and alive.With his debts mounting and angry collectors closing in, a fast-talking New York City jeweler risks everything in hope of staying afloat and alive.With his debts mounting and angry collectors closing in, a fast-talking New York City jeweler risks everything in hope of staying afloat and alive.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
247K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
580
66
  • Directors
    • Benny Safdie
    • Josh Safdie
  • Writers
    • Ronald Bronstein
    • Josh Safdie
    • Benny Safdie
  • Stars
    • Adam Sandler
    • Julia Fox
    • Idina Menzel
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Benny Safdie
    • Josh Safdie
  • Writers
    • Ronald Bronstein
    • Josh Safdie
    • Benny Safdie
  • Stars
    • Adam Sandler
    • Julia Fox
    • Idina Menzel
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2.4KUser reviews
    • 310Critic reviews
    • 91Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 25 wins & 90 nominations

    Videos9

    "The Stranger" | Final Trailer
    Trailer 1:01
    "The Stranger" | Final Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:25
    Official Trailer
    Uncut Gems
    Trailer 2:24
    Uncut Gems
    Uncut Gems
    Trailer 1:01
    Uncut Gems
    Uncut Gems
    Trailer 2:24
    Uncut Gems
    Indie Spirit Stars Suggest Indie Gems You Must Watch Right Now
    Clip 2:49
    Indie Spirit Stars Suggest Indie Gems You Must Watch Right Now
    'Uncut Gems' Trailer With Commentary
    Clip 2:24
    'Uncut Gems' Trailer With Commentary
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    Catch Them Before the Oscars: The Buzziest Performances at TIFF 2019

    Photos92

    Adam Sandler in Uncut Gems (2019)
    Adam Sandler in Uncut Gems (2019)
    Adam Sandler in Uncut Gems (2019)
    Adam Sandler in Uncut Gems (2019)
    Adam Sandler, Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie, and Ronald Bronstein at an event for 35th Film Independent Spirit Awards (2020)
    Adam Sandler, Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie, and Ronald Bronstein at an event for 35th Film Independent Spirit Awards (2020)
    Adam Sandler, Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie, and Ronald Bronstein at an event for 35th Film Independent Spirit Awards (2020)
    Josh Safdie and Benny Safdie at an event for 35th Film Independent Spirit Awards (2020)
    Benny Safdie and Ronald Bronstein at an event for 35th Film Independent Spirit Awards (2020)
    Adam Sandler, Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie, and Ronald Bronstein at an event for Uncut Gems (2019)
    Josh Safdie and Benny Safdie at an event for Uncut Gems (2019)
    Adam Sandler, Jackie Sandler, Josh Safdie, and Benny Safdie at an event for Uncut Gems (2019)

    Top cast

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    Adam Sandler
    Adam Sandler
    • Howard Ratneras Howard Ratner
    Julia Fox
    Julia Fox
    • Julia De Fioreas Julia De Fiore
    Idina Menzel
    Idina Menzel
    • Dinah Ratneras Dinah Ratner
    Mesfin Lamengo
    • Wounded Mineras Wounded Miner
    Sun Zhi Hua-Hilton
    • Mine Foremanas Mine Foreman
    Liang Wei-Hui-Duncan
    • Mine Management 1as Mine Management 1
    Sunny Wu Jin Zahao
    • Mine Management 2as Mine Management 2
    Deneke Muhugeta
    • Lead Miner 1as Lead Miner 1
    Habtunu Africho
    • Lead Miner 2as Lead Miner 2
    Warren Finkelstein
    • Dr. Blaumanas Dr. Blauman
    Keith William Richards
    Keith William Richards
    • Philas Phil
    Tommy Kominik
    Tommy Kominik
    • Nicoas Nico
    LaKeith Stanfield
    LaKeith Stanfield
    • Demanyas Demany
    Maksud Agadjani
    • Yussias Yussi
    Ca$h Out
    • Ca$h Outas Ca$h Out
    Andrea Linsky
    • Joanias Joani
    Roman Persits
    • Romanas Roman
    Pom Klementieff
    Pom Klementieff
    • Lexisas Lexis
    • Directors
      • Benny Safdie
      • Josh Safdie
    • Writers
      • Ronald Bronstein
      • Josh Safdie
      • Benny Safdie
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler) is a once successful New York gems dealer whose gambling addiction has left his family and career in shambles, and him hundreds of thousands in debt. Always looking for the next big bet, Howard thinks he finally hit it big when he discovers a rare uncut rock of Ethiopian gems, with a very interested high-profile buyer. But the closer Howard gets to finally winning big, the more he is forced to realize he can't keep running from the consequences of his actions.
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for pervasive strong language, violence, some sexual content and brief drug use.
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film was inspired by the Safdie Brothers' father's time working as a salesman/runner for a man also named Howard in the Manhattan Diamond District. The Safdie Brothers and their father are also Jewish and avid basketball fans.
    • Goofs
      Howard asks his wife to change the channel to ESPN so he can watch the game. When the game is shown, the station logo is for TNT.
    • Quotes

      Howard Ratner: And who's this guy?

      Julia: It's this guy The Weeknd.

      Howard Ratner: What the fuck is The Weeknd?

      Julia: He's gonna be major, even though he's from Canada.

      Howard Ratner: This guy looks stupid.

    • Connections
      Featured in Amanda the Jedi Show: 'Faster than your First Time' Reviews (Joker, Jojo Rabbit, Lucy in the Sky and everything else) (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Type of Way
      Written by Rich Homie Quan (as Dequantes Lamar) and Lionel Carter Jr.
      Performed by Rich Homie Quan
      Courtesy of Def Jam Recordings
      under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews2.4K

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Not a Sandler fan!
    I am pretty sure this would be an Oscar nod for Sandler. One thing I can say for sure is that I have never been a Sandler fan. I have deliberately avoided his movies all along - I never liked him on SNL. But boy did he break all my perceptions of him in this gem! This is not a movie to watch in cinema for sure. Watch it at leisure at home with possibly taking a break or two in between. It is intense and will draw you in.
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    • morphosys
    • Dec 21, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hebrew
    • Also known as
      • Kim Cương Trong Đá
    • Filming locations
      • Okiep, Northern Cape, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • A24
      • Elara Pictures
      • IAC Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $19,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $50,023,780
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $537,242
      • Dec 15, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $50,023,780
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 15min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Digital
      • Auro 11.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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