Dope

Dope

2015 · 103 min · EN · R · 7.1 (1,591 votes)
Dir. Rick Famuyiwa · Starring Shameik Moore, Zoë Kravitz, A$AP Rocky, Kiersey Clemons, Tony Revolori, Blake Anderson · Music Germaine Franco

It's hard out here for a geek.

CrimeDramaComedy

Malcolm is carefully surviving life in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles while juggling college applications, academic interviews, and the SAT. A chance invitation to an underground party leads him into an adventure that could allow him to go from being a geek, to being dope, to ultimately being himself.

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This film feels like a shot of pure, vibrant energy, balancing anxious ambition with sharp humor. It’s a propulsive journey through a specific cultural landscape, brimming with youthful aspiration and the thrill of self-discovery. Expect a stylish, witty, and ultimately uplifting ride.

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