Trippin'
“He's a legend. In his own mind.”
Synopsis
Greg is near the end of his senior year in high school, wanting to go to the prom, eyeing Cinny (the school's beauty with brains) from afar, and regularly trippin', daydreaming about being a big success as a poet, a student, a lover. His mom wants him to apply to colleges, but Greg hasn't a clue. One of his teachers, Mr. Shapic, tries to inspire him, too. He finally figures out he can get close to Cinny if he asks her for help with college applications. But friendship isn't enough, he wants romance and a prom date. So, he tells a few lies and, for awhile, it seems to be working. Then, things fall apart and Greg has to figure out how to put the trippin aside and get real.
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Deon Richmond
Gregory Reed
Donald Faison
June Nelson
Guy Torry
Fish
Maia Campbell
Cinny Hawkins
Anthony Anderson
Z Boy
Aloma Wright
Louise Reed
Natashia Williams
Denia
Stoney Jackson
Kenyatta
Countess Vaughn
Annetta Jones
Shondrella Avery
Amazon Woman
Renee Kelly
Rita
Isley Nicole Melton
Beautiful Babe
Naomi Campbell
Naomi Shaffer
Claudia Jordan
Dartanyan Edmonds
LaDomal
Sacha Kemp
Vanessa
Erin Wiley Sands
LaRonda
Sharqui Sanders
Minnesota Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Raynr
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Hardwick
- Original Score
- Michel Colombier
- Original Title
- Trippin'
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9M
- Production Studios
- Beacon Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Raynr
Gary Hardwick
Michel Colombier
John B. Aronson
Earl Watson
Marc Abraham
Department Leadership Roster
David Raynr
Director
Gary Hardwick
Writer
Marc Abraham
Producer
Earl Watson
Editor
Aaron Osborne
Production Design
John B. Aronson
Director of Photography
Michel Colombier
Original Music Composer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trippin'
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trippin' about?
Greg is near the end of his senior year in high school, wanting to go to the prom, eyeing Cinny (the school's beauty with brains) from afar, and regularly trippin', daydreaming about being a big success as a poet, a student, a lover. His mom wants him to apply to colleges, but Greg hasn't a clue. One of his teachers, Mr. Shapic, tries to inspire him, too. He finally figures out he can get close to Cinny if he asks her for help with college applications. But friendship isn't enough, he wants romance and a prom date. So, he tells a few lies and, for awhile, it seems to be working. Then, things fall apart and Greg has to figure out how to put the trippin aside and get real.
Who directed Trippin'?
Trippin' was directed by David Raynr.
Who stars in Trippin'?
The principal cast of Trippin' includes Deon Richmond, Donald Faison, Guy Torry, Maia Campbell, Anthony Anderson.
When was Trippin' released and how long is it?
Trippin' was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Trippin' make at the box office?
Trippin' grossed $9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Trippin'?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trippin' was composed by Michel Colombier.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trippin'?
Trippin' holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).