Uncut Gems (2019)

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.

Directors:

Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie

Writers:

Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie

Stars:

Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, Idina Menzel

22 wins & 86 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mesfin Lamengo	...	Wounded Miner
Sun Zhi Hua-Hilton	...	Mine Foreman
Liang Wei-Hui-Duncan	...	Mine Management 1
Sunny Wu Jin Zahao	...	Mine Management 2
Deneke Muhugeta	...	Lead Miner 1
Habtunu Africho	...	Lead Miner 2
Warren Finkelstein	...	Dr. Blauman
Adam Sandler	...	Howard Ratner
Keith William Richards	...	Phil
Tommy Kominik	...	Nico
LaKeith Stanfield	...	Demany
Maksud Agadjani	...	Yussi
Ca$h Out	...	Ca$h Out
Andrea Linsky	...	Joani
Roman Persits	...	Roman

Storyline

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 Keywords:

jewelry | murder | neo noir | new york city | jewish | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive strong language, violence, some sexual content and brief drug use.

Did You Know?

Trivia

Viewers may have been confused by the sight of Chinese supervisors at the mine in Ethiopia, but this is actually very realistic. For years, the Chinese have invested in Africa, primarily mining.

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Goofs

Garnett asks Ratner to tell him "mano a mano" what the opal cost. Mano a mano means hand-to-hand. He should have said "man-to-man".

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Quotes

Howard Ratner: Holy shit I'm gonna cum.

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Connections

Featured in Half in the Bag: The Assistant and The Wrong Missy (2020)

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Soundtracks

The Stranger
Written and Performed by Billy Joel
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment

User Reviews

A FRANTIC MASTERPIECE

A frantic episode in the life of Howard Ratner that let us imagine that there is more. A descent made of excruciating screams and precious gems, of sketched smiles and nerves on the skin. A well directed film, better written and very well acted. Adam Sandler offers us one of his best performances of his career, making many, especially young people, think that this actor has a lot to offer in different contexts. His performance, with the excellent directing by the Safdie Bothers, merges in an unique and original vision of a common plot. Film that you watch in a whisper with the perception that hours that seem minutes and minutes that seem endless. A thriller-dramatic picture with a bit of comedy between the lines. Frantic and unique.

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English Hebrew

Release Date:

25 December 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

Uncut Gems

Filming Locations:

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$19,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$537,242, 15 December 2019

Gross USA:

$50,023,780

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$50,023,780

Company Credits

Production Co:

A24, Elara Pictures, IAC Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

135 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1