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Chiwetel Ejiofor acquits himself well as a writer-director with Rob Peace, a solid and steady drama that enlivens standard clichés with compelling performances.

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Christy Lemire FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) Jay Will, who plays Rob Peace, is excellent in this. Sep 16, 2024 Full Review Danny Leigh Financial Times The movie takes shape as an uplifting multiplex entertainment. Rated: 3/5 Sep 5, 2024 Full Review Siddhant Adlakha Variety In his follow-up to “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,” Chiwetel Ejiofor makes noticeable improvements as a filmmaker through a real-life story that, while often unfocused, features piercing moments of dramatic and political engagement Aug 27, 2024 Full Review Maria Lattila Film Stories At its heart, this is a heartbreaking, emotional story about a young man trying to reconnect with his father and restore a sense of normalcy in his life. Rated: 3/5 Dec 19, 2024 Full Review Rick Romancito The Taos News As Rob, Jay Will brings an honesty and truth to his character’s place and time. He see the situations through Rob’s eyes and can understand why he does what he does. Rated: A Dec 6, 2024 Full Review Clotilde Chinnici Loud and Clear Reviews Overall, Rob Peace is a very powerful film that touches on the very real system injustices that are very much present in our everyday lives Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 14, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

NBS It was a great movie about real life issues and results!!! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/03/24 Full Review Candi This movie is really amazing! The characters had a way of drawing you in. The story line of Robert Peace is amazing. I have nothing bad to say about this movie. So far I Ive watched it twice Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/28/24 Full Review terri m I thought it was done very well. It went at just the right pace that it kept you interested. Bravo for a A+ movie with no sex scenes needed to tell a story. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/27/24 Full Review Jacqueline A story to be told. Portrayed exceptionally. A must see. Ordered the book! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/27/24 Full Review Ty I had not heard about this story. Very inspirational movie depicting what the mind can do with focus and determination. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/26/24 Full Review Danielle Beautiful yet tragic story. Great to watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Directed, adapted by, and starring Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 YEARS A SLAVE), ROB PEACE follows the true story of a brilliant young man (Jay Will) torn between his father's shadowed past and his own promising future. Raised by his devoted mother (Academy Award® nominee Mary J. Blige, MUDBOUND), Rob risks everything he has worked for to free his imprisoned father (Ejiofor). Also starring Camila Cabello and based on the New York Times bestseller by Jeff Hobbs.

Director

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Producer

Antoine Fuqua, Rebecca Hobbs, Kat Samick, Jeffrey Soros, Alex Kurtzman, Simon Horsman, Jenny Lumet

Screenwriter

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Distributor

Republic Pictures

Production Co

25 Stories, Los Angeles Media Fund, Hill District Media, Participant

Rating

R (Drug Content and Language)

Genre

Biography, Drama

Original Language

English

Release Date (Theaters)

Aug 16, 2024, Limited

Release Date (Streaming)

Sep 10, 2024

Box Office (Gross USA)

$374.7K

Runtime

1h 59m

Sound Mix

Dolby Digital

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