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The Photograph

  • 2020
  • PG-13
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
6.5K
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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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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.

  • Director
    • Stella Meghie
  • Writer
    • Stella Meghie
  • Stars
    • Issa Rae
    • LaKeith Stanfield
    • Chanté Adams
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    6.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Stella Meghie
    • Writer
      • Stella Meghie
    • Stars
      • Issa Rae
      • LaKeith Stanfield
      • Chanté Adams
    • 131User reviews
    • 70Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Issa Rae
    Issa Rae
    • Mae Morton
    LaKeith Stanfield
    LaKeith Stanfield
    • Michael Block
    Chanté Adams
    Chanté Adams
    • Young Christine Eames
    Y'lan Noel
    Y'lan Noel
    • Young Isaac Jefferson
    Kelvin Harrison Jr.
    Kelvin Harrison Jr.
    • Andy Morrison
    Lil Rel Howery
    Lil Rel Howery
    • Kyle
    Teyonah Parris
    Teyonah Parris
    • Asia
    Jasmine Cephas Jones
    Jasmine Cephas Jones
    • Rachel Miller
    Rylee Gabrielle King
    Rylee Gabrielle King
    • Sandrine
    Phoenix Noelle
    Phoenix Noelle
    • Sophia
    • (as Phoenix Noelle Reece)
    Marsha Stephanie Blake
    Marsha Stephanie Blake
    • Violet Eames
    Wakeema Hollis
    Wakeema Hollis
    • Denise Holness
    Maxwell Whittington-Cooper
    Maxwell Whittington-Cooper
    • Peter Thomas
    Rob Morgan
    Rob Morgan
    • Isaac Jefferson
    Chelsea Peretti
    Chelsea Peretti
    • Sara Rodgers
    Courtney B. Vance
    Courtney B. Vance
    • Louis Morton
    Christopher Cassarino
    Christopher Cassarino
    • Billy Wasko
    Dakota Paradise
    Dakota Paradise
    • 4-Year-Old Mae
    • Director
      • Stella Meghie
    • Writer
      • Stella Meghie
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    7Malcolmcrtr34

    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!
    Gordon-11

    Really boring

    This film is just very boring. The story is contrived, and I cannot connect with any of the characters at all. The constant heavy rain outside is annoying as well.
    queens_be_like

    Beautiful film

    I saw this movie on Valentine's Day with my besties, and we were all enamored by the film. Strong nuanced characters and good writing. Oh, and the souundtrack was amazing. It was two love stories in one and both narratives unfolded in a charming way.
    8mivyaka

    Loved It

    I loved the imagery, the backdrop of New Orleans, the story, though predictable, developed well. Good love story, romantic and endearing.
    6SnobReviews

    Slow paced but beautifully shot and wonderfully acted.

    Fueled by the fiery chemistry between Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield, "The Photograph" gives viewers a love story that transcends time and is worth sticking around for. . In this romantic drama, the estranged daughter of a famous photographer falls in love with the journalist who is investigating her late mother's life. . Beautifully shot, wonderfully acted and even original at times, "The Photograph" is slow paced and won't be for everyone but the pay out is worth it. Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield burn up the screen with their intense performances, you'd think they were actually a couple. I thought the premise was interesting and even though "The Photograph" is not perfect, it felt good to watch a romantic drama; a genre that isn't as tackled in this day and age of film. . Follow @snobmedia for more reviews!

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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
      Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Best Movies for a First Date (2024)
    • 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

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    • Release date
      • February 14, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • China
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tấm Ảnh
    • Filming locations
      • Queens Museum, Queens, New York, USA(A Filming location in trailer)
    • 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
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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