We Grown Now
“Don’t be afraid to fly.”
Synopsis
In 1992 Chicago, a story of two young legends in their own right begins. As wide-eyed and imaginative best friends Malik and Eric traverse the city, looking to escape the mundaneness of school and the hardships of growing up in public housing, their unbreakable bond is challenged when tragedy shakes their community just as they are learning to fly.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 19, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$296K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Minhal Baig
- Screenplay & Story
- Minhal Baig
- Original Score
- Jay Wadley
- Original Title
- We Grown Now
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $296K
- Production Studios
- Participant, Symbolic Exchange, Stage 6 Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Minhal Baig
Minhal Baig
Jay Wadley
Pat Scola
Stephanie Filo
Jeff Skoll, Carrie Holt de Lama, Minhal Baig, Joe Pirro, Jurnee Smollett-Bell
Department Leadership Roster
Minhal Baig
Director
Minhal Baig
Screenplay
Stephanie Filo
Editor
Minhal Baig
Producer
Joe Pirro
Producer
Pat Scola
Director of Photography
Merje Veski
Production Design
Courtney Wheeler
Costume Design
Christian Litke
Stunt Coordinator
John T. Miller
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About We Grown Now
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What is We Grown Now about?
In 1992 Chicago, a story of two young legends in their own right begins. As wide-eyed and imaginative best friends Malik and Eric traverse the city, looking to escape the mundaneness of school and the hardships of growing up in public housing, their unbreakable bond is challenged when tragedy shakes their community just as they are learning to fly.
Who directed We Grown Now?
We Grown Now was directed by Minhal Baig.
Who stars in We Grown Now?
The principal cast of We Grown Now includes Blake Cameron James, Gian Knight Ramirez, S. Epatha Merkerson, Avery Holliday, Ora Jones.
When was We Grown Now released and how long is it?
We Grown Now was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did We Grown Now make at the box office?
We Grown Now grossed $296K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for We Grown Now?
The original motion picture soundtrack for We Grown Now was composed by Jay Wadley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for We Grown Now?
We Grown Now holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).