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The Photograph

  • 20202020
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
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LaKeith Stanfield and Issa Rae in The Photograph (2020)
On Valentine’s Day, Issa Rae (HBO’s Insecure, Little) and LaKeith Stanfield (FX's Atlanta, Sorry to Bother You) connect in a romance where a woman must learn from the secrets in her mother’s past if she is to move forward and allow herself to love and be loved.
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  • Drama
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A series of intertwining love stories set in the past and in the present.A series of intertwining love stories set in the past and in the present.A series of intertwining love stories set in the past and in the present.

IMDb RATING
6.0/10
5.4K
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  • Director
    • Stella Meghie
  • Writer
    • Stella Meghie
  • Stars
    • Issa Rae
    • LaKeith Stanfield
    • Chanté Adams
Top credits
  • Director
    • Stella Meghie
  • Writer
    • Stella Meghie
  • Stars
    • Issa Rae
    • LaKeith Stanfield
    • Chanté Adams
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    • 117User reviews
    • 68Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Issa Rae
    Issa Rae
    • Mae Mortonas Mae Morton
    LaKeith Stanfield
    LaKeith Stanfield
    • Michael Blockas Michael Block
    Chanté Adams
    Chanté Adams
    • Young Christine Eamesas Young Christine Eames
    Y'lan Noel
    Y'lan Noel
    • Young Isaac Jeffersonas Young Isaac Jefferson
    Kelvin Harrison Jr.
    Kelvin Harrison Jr.
    • Andy Morrisonas Andy Morrison
    Lil Rel Howery
    Lil Rel Howery
    • Kyleas Kyle
    Teyonah Parris
    Teyonah Parris
    • Asiaas Asia
    Jasmine Cephas Jones
    Jasmine Cephas Jones
    • Rachel Milleras Rachel Miller
    Rylee Gabrielle King
    Rylee Gabrielle King
    • Sandrineas Sandrine
    Phoenix Noelle
    Phoenix Noelle
    • Sophiaas Sophia
    • (as Phoenix Noelle Reece)
    Marsha Stephanie Blake
    Marsha Stephanie Blake
    • Violet Eamesas Violet Eames
    Wakeema Hollis
    Wakeema Hollis
    • Denise Holnessas Denise Holness
    Maxwell Whittington-Cooper
    Maxwell Whittington-Cooper
    • Peter Thomasas Peter Thomas
    Rob Morgan
    Rob Morgan
    • Isaac Jeffersonas Isaac Jefferson
    Chelsea Peretti
    Chelsea Peretti
    • Sara Rodgersas Sara Rodgers
    Courtney B. Vance
    Courtney B. Vance
    • Louis Mortonas Louis Morton
    Christopher Cassarino
    Christopher Cassarino
    • Billy Waskoas Billy Wasko
    Dakota Paradise
    Dakota Paradise
    • 4-Year-Old Maeas 4-Year-Old Mae
    • Director
      • Stella Meghie
    • Writer
      • Stella Meghie
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    'The Photograph' Cast Shares Most Romantic Movie Picks

    'The Photograph' Cast Shares Most Romantic Movie Picks

    Issa Rae, LaKeith Stanfield, and more of The Photograph cast share why they wanted to put this story on the screen and the movies they turn on to get into a romantic mood.
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    Storyline

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    When famed photographer Christina Eames dies unexpectedly, she leaves her estranged daughter, Mae, hurt, angry and full of questions. When Mae finds a photograph tucked away in a safe-deposit box, she soon finds herself delving into her mother's early life - an investigation that leads to an unexpected romance with a rising journalist.
    • mother daughter relationship
    • safe deposit box
    • photographer
    • learning from the past
    • single woman
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    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for sexuality and brief strong language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      LaKeith Stanfield and Lil Rel Howery both appeared in Jordan Peele's film Get Out (2017). They did not share any scenes together.
    • Goofs
      When Isaac takes the photo of Christina, he holds the camera in landscape (horizontal) orientation, but the photo when first printed in the darkroom is in portrait (vertical) orientation.
    • Quotes

      Sara: My mother wasn't very good at love. What if I'm just like her?

    • Connections
      Referenced in MsMojo: Top 10 Most Anticipated Romance Movies of 2020 (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Come Home
      Written by Anderson .Paak (as Brandon Anderson), André 3000 (as Andre Benjamin), Jairus Mozee

      Performed by Anderson .Paak feat. André 3000 (as André 3000)

      Courtesy of Aftermath Entertainment, exclusively distributed by 12 Tone Music, LLC

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews117

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    Top review
    7/10
    Different Feeling & Vibe
    As a filmmaker and writer, this project is very different to see on the screen. For as long as I can remember, there are not many movies like this with an all black cast telling a story such as this with a great budget. No stereotypes or crazy upside down story, it's something very soothing and relaxing. The music definitely was a great addition to the film. The main cast did an excellent job portraying the characters. Hoping for more black movies such as this to hit the big/small screens. It's our time to shine in a positive light!
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    • Malcolmcrtr34
    • May 10, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 14, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • China
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tấm Ảnh
    • Filming locations
      • Queens Museum, Queens, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Perfect World Pictures
      • Will Packer Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $16,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,578,185
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,181,865
      • Feb 16, 2020
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,690,779
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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