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He Played Me

  • 2021
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
4.0/10
184
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Aqeel Ash-Shakoor in He Played Me (2021)
Yazmin has been in a sexless, loveless marriage for the past two years until the charming Jai comes strolling into her life. When their two worlds collide, a whirlwind romance will quickly turn into the fight of Yazmin's life.
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Yazmin has been in a sexless, loveless marriage for the past two years until the charming Jai comes strolling into her life. When their two worlds collide, a whirlwind romance will quickly t... Read allYazmin has been in a sexless, loveless marriage for the past two years until the charming Jai comes strolling into her life. When their two worlds collide, a whirlwind romance will quickly turn into the fight of Yazmin's life.Yazmin has been in a sexless, loveless marriage for the past two years until the charming Jai comes strolling into her life. When their two worlds collide, a whirlwind romance will quickly turn into the fight of Yazmin's life.

  • Director
    • Kamal Smith
  • Writers
    • Lisa Brown
    • Kamal Smith
  • Stars
    • Aqeel Ash-Shakoor
    • Devin Banks
    • Mica Bivings
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.0/10
    184
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kamal Smith
    • Writers
      • Lisa Brown
      • Kamal Smith
    • Stars
      • Aqeel Ash-Shakoor
      • Devin Banks
      • Mica Bivings
    • 9User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Aqeel Ash-Shakoor
    Aqeel Ash-Shakoor
    • Robert the Father
    • (as a different name)
    Devin Banks
    Devin Banks
    • Drell the Son 1
    Mica Bivings
    • Nadia
    Phillip Granger
    • Shooter 1
    Kaamel Hasaun
    • Linx
    • (as Kaamel 'Diezel' Hasaun)
    Darrett King Jr.
    • Jason the Son 2
    • (as Darrett 'Vision' King Jr)
    Shelby Leigh
    Shelby Leigh
    • Yazmin
    Mikala Leinani
    • Girl with Linx
    Larry Love
    • Strip Club DJ Hurricane
    Aria Moody
    Aria Moody
    • Megan the Supervisor
    Latoya Page
    • Drina
    Ametria Peridot
    • Harmony
    • (as Ametria 'MeechieFBaby' Peridot)
    Shawntez Prince
    • Terry
    Tiffany Trill Scott
    Tiffany Trill Scott
    • Human Resources Representative
    Alphonso Settles
    • Jai
    Shug
    • Shooter 2 7-mile
    Bernard Jackson
    • Gentlemen's club patron
    • (uncredited)
    Prince Mincy
    • Man on Couch
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Kamal Smith
    • Writers
      • Lisa Brown
      • Kamal Smith
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    8marilynshelton535

    Suspenseful and moral, better than modern soul food

    A bored woman on the verge of divorcing her deadbeat husband begins an affair with a flashy man with dark past named Jai. When she discovers who he really is, she says, "Be careful what you wish for," and wishes she could have stuck with her old life. Based on a true story, she wrote a book about her experience.
    7truthornothingsmith

    Good movie

    It's an okay movie to watch. I rate it 7/10. The girl who played the stripper should get her bbl fixed. It looked like an episode of botched. It was very disturbing. The cast who filmed thought it was okay to show it which is sad. I didn't know there's a part 2 to this. The plot is good and overall I wasn't disappointed. I agree some of the characters could use some acting classes but overall, for the most part, everybody was okay. I'm going to watch part 2 and leave my review. There are people who move like this in real life so it wasn't an unrealistic plot. This is not a spoiler review and hope its helpful to others.
    9jonathan-6389

    Worth watching

    I really enjoyed He Played Me. The story was gripping, especially knowing it was based on a true story, which made it feel more real and emotional. The plot was strong and kept my attention the whole time. It really shows how someone can get caught up in a toxic relationship before they even realize what's happening. I also thought the movie looked really good, especially for what I assume was a modest budget. It had a polished, cinematic feel that worked well with the drama. While some moments felt familiar or a little over the top, it still delivered a powerful message. Definitely worth watching!
    10mardan-57495

    Great movie

    This movie is a true story and with that I can relate to how things spin out of control really quick. I loved the actors and production quality was excellent! I can appreciate a movie without the Hollywood budgets that make me watch over and over again!

    Cel.
    1Abdulabubakar44

    We Got Played

    The only person who got played is who watched this. I wished I didn't come across the movie, the plot is weak, you already knew where this is going.. you'd predict this quicker than you'd answer a 1+1 math plus acting is below average, given that the budget is 28k, you get what you paid for. They tried to make up for their abysmal attempt of thriller with a hot lady. Other than that, a perfect cure for insomnia.

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    • Release date
      • 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Plush Productions
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      • $28,000 (estimated)
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      • 1h 50m(110 min)
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