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VS.

  • 2018
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
536
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VS. (2018)
A troubled foster kid uses his scathing word skills to become an unlikely rap battle champion. But when he gets caught up in his own hype, he must confront his past to accept who he really is.
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VS. is an urban rites of passage drama set in the hostile and exciting UK rap battle scene.VS. is an urban rites of passage drama set in the hostile and exciting UK rap battle scene.VS. is an urban rites of passage drama set in the hostile and exciting UK rap battle scene.

  • Director
    • Ed Lilly
  • Writers
    • Daniel Hayes
    • Ed Lilly
  • Stars
    • Connor Swindells
    • Fola Evans-Akingbola
    • Ruth Sheen
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    536
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ed Lilly
    • Writers
      • Daniel Hayes
      • Ed Lilly
    • Stars
      • Connor Swindells
      • Fola Evans-Akingbola
      • Ruth Sheen
    • 10User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Connor Swindells
    Connor Swindells
    • Adam
    Fola Evans-Akingbola
    Fola Evans-Akingbola
    • Makayla
    Ruth Sheen
    Ruth Sheen
    • Fiona
    Emily Taaffe
    Emily Taaffe
    • Lisa
    Nicholas Pinnock
    Nicholas Pinnock
    • Terry
    Shotty Horroh
    • Slaughter
    • (as Adam 'Shotty Horroh' Rooney)
    Paige Meade
    • Miss-Quotes
    • (as Paige 'Paigey Cakey' Meade)
    Elliot Barnes-Worrell
    Elliot Barnes-Worrell
    • Odds
    Ellie James
    Ellie James
    • Katie
    Joivan Wade
    • Blaze
    Kieron Bimpson
    Kieron Bimpson
    • Joe
    Kola Bokinni
    Kola Bokinni
    • Rulez
    Jurell Carter
    Jurell Carter
    • Numberz
    Sian Breckin
    • Sandra
    Taurean Steele
    • Burger Bar Owner
    Shuffle T.
    • Word Phyzix
    • (as Adam 'Shuffle-T' Woollard)
    Faye Daveney
    Faye Daveney
    • Danni
    Gemin1
    • Solar
    • (as Navid 'Gemin1' Zarbafi)
    • Director
      • Ed Lilly
    • Writers
      • Daniel Hayes
      • Ed Lilly
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    8sameershss

    Underrated , Please give it a try for effort

    I think actor has done good job.. looks like good Amount of life lessons and some great rap battles...it's underrated.. it's about a journey of a rapper who tries to fit in to the game and make sense of his life along side..
    9ggrdisruptor

    Way better than Bodied, but also just good on its own.

    It's not a YouTube film so obviously the production value is better. It's got a good story and very human characters, the battling is icing on the cake. Shotty Horroh plays a believable villain as Slaughter. I liked the ending too. If you like battle rap you'll like the movie. The cameos are great fan service and the soundtrack was well-curated. They even threw in some of Shotty's music, which I enjoyed. I'm glad they didn't make it a comedy, I thought Bodied didn't do as good a job with characters or the ending. There are some lines that reference 8 Mile, and I haven't seen it in a long time but this movie gives it a run for its money IMO. Just needs some time to settle.

    I bought the character development and the altercations were well-performed. It's not a bad movie, not sure what the fuss is about.
    10horror-74357

    SURPRISE!

    I am not into rap music or anything related to this movie, I only watched it because I recognise the main actor from Sex Education and The actress from Sirens. I am surprised by how Powerful this film is, very emotive and realistic! I know people like Adam! It's seriously underrated. If you're scrolling through on Netflix and come across this film and you end up here reading reviews, watch it!
    1SwalesFilm

    Too boring

    Poorly directed and one of the most boring films out there...barely entertainment. The Griswolds had far better quality entertainment on tv in the London hotel when on their European vacation.
    1WarRelic2

    Your kidding, Right?

    Judging from the title, I thought it was a comedy, and to me, it was. What a crock of nonsense.

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    • Trivia
      No, it's not based on a true story. All the friends show up to the rap battle at the docks at 4 pm. Way to power of friendship for real life.
    • Quotes

      Adam: I wish you'd given me up at birth because then I wouldn't give a shit about you!

    • Soundtracks
      Late Nights In The 15
      Written by Avelino (as Achi Aveilno) & Charles Oluwafunsho Nnaji pka Greatness Jones.

      Performed by Avelino.

      Published by Cooking Vinyl Publishing obo More Music Records/OddChild Music & Reservoir/Reverb Music Ltd.

      Courtesy of Cooking Vinyl Publishing obo More Music Records/OddChild Music.

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    • Release date
      • October 19, 2018 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • VS
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • BBC Film
      • Lorton Entertainment
      • Silvertown Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,323
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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