The Trap
Synopsis
A man returns home to Atlanta to help and turn around his family's struggling restaurant with the help of a new chicken recipe.
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T.I.
Sonny
Mike Epps
Dutch
Loretta Devine
Mama Jay
Meagan Tandy
Sasha
Teyana Taylor
Sherri
Stephen Bishop
K.P.
Queen Latifah
Dr. Obayuwana
Mila J.
Porsha
Big Boi
Big Boi
Lil Duval
Darryl
D.C. Young Fly
Goo
21 Savage
21 Savage
Bruce Bruce
Bruce Bruce
Marquita Goings
Cute Cashier
Amy Jackson
Opening principal
Joel Rush
Powers
Nelson Bonilla
Juan
Heather McMahan
Poissonier
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erik White
- Screenplay & Story
- Brandon Broussard, Hudson Obayuwana, Jana Savage, Nile Evans
- Original Score
- Chris Paultre
- Original Title
- The Trap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Flavor Unit Entertainment, Naptown Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erik White
Brandon Broussard, Hudson Obayuwana, Jana Savage, Nile Evans
Chris Paultre
Edward A. Gutentag
Department Leadership Roster
Erik White
Director
Brandon Broussard
Writer
Hudson Obayuwana
Writer
Jana Savage
Writer
Nile Evans
Writer
Chris Paultre
Original Music Composer
Edward A. Gutentag
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Trap about?
A man returns home to Atlanta to help and turn around his family's struggling restaurant with the help of a new chicken recipe.
Who directed The Trap?
The Trap was directed by Erik White.
Who stars in The Trap?
The principal cast of The Trap includes T.I., Mike Epps, Loretta Devine, Meagan Tandy, Teyana Taylor.
When was The Trap released and how long is it?
The Trap was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Trap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trap was composed by Chris Paultre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trap?
The Trap holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).