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Karen

  • 2021
  • TV-14
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
3.2/10
3.5K
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Taryn Manning in Karen (2021)
A BET Original Movie directed by Coke Daniels starring Taryn Manning, Cory Hardrict, and Jasmine Burke.
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Karen attempts to displace the new Black family that moved into the neighborhood, but they won't back down without a fight.Karen attempts to displace the new Black family that moved into the neighborhood, but they won't back down without a fight.Karen attempts to displace the new Black family that moved into the neighborhood, but they won't back down without a fight.

  • Director
    • Coke Daniels
  • Writer
    • Coke Daniels
  • Stars
    • Taryn Manning
    • Cory Hardrict
    • Jasmine Burke
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.2/10
    3.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Coke Daniels
    • Writer
      • Coke Daniels
    • Stars
      • Taryn Manning
      • Cory Hardrict
      • Jasmine Burke
    • 193User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 nominations total

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    Taryn Manning
    Taryn Manning
    • Karen
    Cory Hardrict
    Cory Hardrict
    • Malik
    Jasmine Burke
    Jasmine Burke
    • Imani
    Roger Dorman
    Roger Dorman
    • Officer Wind
    Brandon Sklenar
    Brandon Sklenar
    • Officer Hill
    Gregory Alan Williams
    Gregory Alan Williams
    • Charles Wright
    Benjamin Crump
    Benjamin Crump
    • Ben Crump
    • (as Ben Crump)
    Keyon Harrold
    • Trumpet Player
    Betzaida Landín
    Betzaida Landín
    • Lily
    • (as Betsy Landin)
    Mary Christina Brown
    Mary Christina Brown
    • Jan
    Veronika Bozeman
    Veronika Bozeman
    • Fatima
    Lorenzo Cromwell
    • Justice
    • (as Lorenzo 'Renny' Cromwell)
    Trey Best
    Trey Best
    • Charles Wright Junior
    Tavior Mowry
    Tavior Mowry
    • Isaiah
    Norah Murphy
    Norah Murphy
    • Sarah
    Jaxon McHan
    Jaxon McHan
    • Kyle
    Milly Sanders
    Milly Sanders
    • Beth
    Duane Finley
    Duane Finley
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    • Director
      • Coke Daniels
    • Writer
      • Coke Daniels
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    User reviews193

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    1stephenw-30180

    Regurgitated racism.

    This film is painfully predictable and socially irrelevant. It simply furthers the idea that people in general (regardless of race) are shallow and dumb. Filmmakers often try to capitalize on current social events and do so with success...this in NOT one of those times.

    The plot is childish and perpetuates divisive stereotypes and only serves to create a dark picture of cultural differences.

    Don't waste your time on this trash.
    2veritybingo

    Taryn Does Karen

    Embarrassingly cringy effort to tackle important issues and the viral phenomenon of the Karen is seemingly a parody of itself.

    Whether viewing this movie from the perspective of personal experience, social awareness, curiosity, or entertainment, you are unlikely to come away with anything but a missing hour and a half of your life.

    Playing like a patchwork of high school level social essay and low rent exploitation, its only strength is Taryn Manning doing her utmost to bring her poorly written character to life.
    3zombyxnerd

    watch for the luls

    I couldn't stop laughing at the racially inappropriate comments by the character Karen. The movie is so bad from a serious point, but great for the laughs.
    3teeone

    Full of Black Stereotypes

    A constant flood of Black stereotypes. Most of them are concentrated into the housewarming party scene.
    1b_ramayah

    Absolutely horrible

    A poor, poor attempt at copying Lakeview Terrace. Acting was atrocious.

    Please do not waste 1+ hours of your life watching this movie.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The title role was written with Candace Cameron Bure in mind. Bure turned down the part due to scheduling conflicts, though she was allegedly flattered. Taryn Manning was eventually cast, and earned a Razzie nomination for her performance.
    • Goofs
      When Malik and Imani are hanging up the African art piece; there is a screwdriver lying on the banister. However in the next cut which is at a different angle; the screwdriver is not there. The screwdriver appears and disappears through various cuts.
    • Quotes

      Charles Wright Junior: What's her name?

      Malik: Karen.

      Charles Wright Junior: Right. But what's her real name?

      Malik: Karen! I just told you that.

      Charles Wright Junior: So Karen is a Karen.

      Charles Wright Junior: Lord, God has a sense of humor.

    • Connections
      Featured in TheQuartering: Epic Fail! Woke Movie Karen Demolished on Social Media & Dubbed Worst Movie Ever! Jordan Peele Rip! (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Inconspicuous
      Written by Rikia Johnson

      Produced by Antonio Jackson

      Performed by WxLF

      WxLF appears courtesy of a Tiny Universe, llc.

      Used by permission all rights reserved (c) & (p) 2021 A Tiny Universe, llc.

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    • Release date
      • September 3, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Карен
    • Filming locations
      • Acworth, Georgia, USA(Chestnut Hill subdivision)
    • Production companies
      • Flixville USA
      • BondIt Media Capital
      • Burke Management
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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