Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsEmmysSan Diego Comic-ConSummer Watch GuideToronto Int'l Film FestivalSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayMost popular celebsCelebrity news
    Help centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

Residue

  • 2020
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
661
YOUR RATING
Residue (2020)
A young filmmaker returns home after many years away, to write a script about his childhood, only to find his neighborhood unrecognizable and his childhood friends being scattered to the wind.
Play trailer1:14
1 Video
12 Photos
Drama

A young filmmaker returns home after many years away, to write a script about his childhood, only to find his neighborhood unrecognizable and his childhood friends being scattered to the win... Read allA young filmmaker returns home after many years away, to write a script about his childhood, only to find his neighborhood unrecognizable and his childhood friends being scattered to the wind.A young filmmaker returns home after many years away, to write a script about his childhood, only to find his neighborhood unrecognizable and his childhood friends being scattered to the wind.

  • Director
    • Merawi Gerima
  • Writer
    • Merawi Gerima
  • Stars
    • Obinna Nwachukwu
    • Dennis Lindsey
    • Taline Stewart
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    661
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Merawi Gerima
    • Writer
      • Merawi Gerima
    • Stars
      • Obinna Nwachukwu
      • Dennis Lindsey
      • Taline Stewart
    • 15User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 13 nominations total

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:14
    Official Trailer

    Photos12

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 6
    View Poster

    Top cast60

    Edit
    Obinna Nwachukwu
    • Jay
    Dennis Lindsey
    • Delonte
    Taline Stewart
    • Blue
    Derron Scott
    • Mike
    • (as Derron 'Rizo' Scott)
    Jamal Graham
    • Dion
    JaCari Dye
    • Jay
    Julian Selman
    • Demetrius
    Melody A. Tally
    • Lavonne
    Ramon Thompson
    • Reggie
    Shirikiana Aina
    • Tonya
    • (as Shirikiana Gerima)
    Mark Ankrah
    • Arresting Officer 2
    Abasi Irekefe Bomani
    • Chasing Officer 3
    Go-Go Bouncey
    Go-Go Bouncey
    • Drum Teacher
    Jamie Burroughs
    • Brunch Gentrifier 3
    Nile Calhoun
    • Joe from DC
    Carlton
    • Q St Neighbor 1
    Lydia Davis
    • Brunch Gentrifier 2
    Tony Dawkins
    • Q St Neighbor 2
    • Director
      • Merawi Gerima
    • Writer
      • Merawi Gerima
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews15

    6.5661
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Featured reviews

    5fmwongmd

    Darkness

    I was attracted by the authenticity of the film. The language was the way black people talk. The behavior and culture ditto.Obina Nwachukwu is believable.
    7sackofwhine

    Destruction and Memory

    "Residue" is the most experimental and topical film that I saw in Venice, it features unconventional filmmaking and transports the viewer into an issue that hasn't yet been explored cinematically. Speaking with the director, this was extremely low budget and very spontaneous which is one of my biggest praises. The film has an intoxicating and transcending visual style that helps to build the story up in innovative ways. A bit unfocused and spends time at moments that didn't interest me at all, but one of the Venice films I want to rewatch as soon as possible.
    10heidiknum

    Sight and sound

    I feel that through imagery this film shows how trauma effects all of a persons senses.
    10guillorykobi

    Best movie of 2020

    Residue is an amazing portrayal of gentrification and the way police, realtors, etc displace Black people. The movie is sure to hurt some white people's feelings because of how truthful it is.
    10thisismynightmare

    I accidentally deleted my original review

    And that sht was long at. so here's a short version:

    most movies suck they have boring perspectives they have a frame of reference that's alien to me

    but this film very well paced beautifully shot the characters felt real and the story was way too real I cried a lot the ending exactly the right move and it hit hard

    good stuff

    More like this

    The Disciple
    7.1
    The Disciple
    Residue
    5.3
    Residue
    Residue
    5.4
    Residue
    Manifesto
    6.5
    Manifesto
    Piercing
    5.5
    Piercing
    Residue
    6.0
    Residue
    Residue
    Residue
    Losing Ground
    6.6
    Losing Ground
    Selah and the Spades
    5.1
    Selah and the Spades
    Big Words
    6.2
    Big Words
    Drylongso
    6.7
    Drylongso
    Residue
    Residue

    Storyline

    Edit

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    FAQ13

    • How long is Residue?Powered by Alexa

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • January 5, 2022 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Залишок
    • Filming locations
      • Washington, DC
    • Production company
      • Residue DC
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb App
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.