She's Gotta Have It
“A seriously sexy comedy.”
Synopsis
The story of Nola Darling's simultaneous sexual relationships with three different men is told by her and by her partners and other friends. All three men wanted her to commit solely to them; Nola resists being "owned" by a single partner.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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She'S Gotta Have It - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-11
Top Cast
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Tracy Camilla Johns
Nola Darling
Tommy Redmond Hicks
Jamie Overstreet
John Canada Terrell
Greer Childs
Spike Lee
Mars Blackmon
Raye Dowell
Opal Gilstrap
Joie Lee
Clorinda Bradford
S. Epatha Merkerson
Doctor Jamison
Bill Lee
Sonny Darling
Cheryl Burr
Ava
Aaron Dugger
Noble
Stephanie Covington
Keva
Renata Cobbs
Shawn
Cheryl D. Singleton
Toby
Monty Ross
Dog 1
Lewis Jordan
Dog 2
Erik Dellums
Dog 3
Reginald Hudlin
Dog 4
Eric Payne
Dog 5
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$175K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
40.79x
+$7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spike Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Spike Lee
- Original Score
- Bill Lee
- Original Title
- She's Gotta Have It
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $175K
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.1M
- Production Studios
- 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Island Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spike Lee
Spike Lee
Bill Lee
Ernest R. Dickerson
Spike Lee
Spike Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Spike Lee
Writer
Spike Lee
Director
Wynn Thomas
Production Design
Ernest R. Dickerson
Director of Photography
Spike Lee
Editor
Bill Lee
Original Music Composer
Spike Lee
Producer
John Michael Reefer
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About She's Gotta Have It
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is She's Gotta Have It about?
The story of Nola Darling's simultaneous sexual relationships with three different men is told by her and by her partners and other friends. All three men wanted her to commit solely to them; Nola resists being "owned" by a single partner.
Who directed She's Gotta Have It?
She's Gotta Have It was directed by Spike Lee.
Who stars in She's Gotta Have It?
The principal cast of She's Gotta Have It includes Tracy Camilla Johns, Tommy Redmond Hicks, John Canada Terrell, Spike Lee, Raye Dowell.
When was She's Gotta Have It released and how long is it?
She's Gotta Have It was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of She's Gotta Have It?
She's Gotta Have It had a reported production budget of $175K and grossed $7.1M at the worldwide box office (40.79 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for She's Gotta Have It?
The original motion picture soundtrack for She's Gotta Have It was composed by Bill Lee.
What is the age rating and content advisory for She's Gotta Have It?
She's Gotta Have It holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).