On the Come Up
“It only takes one battle to change your life.”
Synopsis
Sixteen-year-old Brianna Jackson is a gifted rapper who plans to take the battle rap scene by storm to lift up her family and do right by the legacy of her father, a local hip-hop legend whose career was cut short by gang violence. However, when her first hit song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, she finds herself torn between the authenticity that got her this far and the false persona that the industry wants to impose on her.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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ON THE COME UP | Official Trailer | Paramount Movies
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-07
Top Cast
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Jamila Gray
Brianna 'Bri' Jackson
Noa Dior Rucker
Young Bri
Sanaa Lathan
Jay
Michael Cooper Jr.
Malik
Miles Gutierrez-Riley
Sonny
Method Man
Supreme
Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Aunt Pooh
Justin Martin
Milez
Titus Makin Jr.
Trey
Cason Peterson
Young Trey
Al-Teron
Scrap
Lil Yachty
Infamous Millz
Mike Epps
DJ Hype
Steven G. Turner
Reggie
LA Winters
Principal Rhodes
Bill Murphey
Superintendent Cook
Malachi Malik
Long
Cuyle Carvin
Tate
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 23, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 23, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$46K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sanaa Lathan
- Screenplay & Story
- Kay Oyegun
- Original Score
- Daniel Wohl
- Original Title
- On the Come Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $46K
- Production Studios
- Paramount Players, Temple Hill Entertainment, State Street Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sanaa Lathan
Kay Oyegun, Angie Thomas
Daniel Wohl
Eric Branco
Steven Rosenblum
John Fischer, Timothy M. Bourne, Marty Bowen, Angie Thomas, George Tillman Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Sanaa Lathan
Director
Jennifer Badger
Stunt Coordinator
Eric Branco
Director of Photography
Page Buckner
Production Design
Steven Rosenblum
Editor
Timothy M. Bourne
Producer
Daniel Wohl
Original Music Composer
Marty Bowen
Producer
Angie Thomas
Producer
George Tillman Jr.
Producer
Robert Teitel
Producer
Kay Oyegun
Screenplay
Isaac Klausner
Producer
Jay Marcus
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Come Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On the Come Up about?
Sixteen-year-old Brianna Jackson is a gifted rapper who plans to take the battle rap scene by storm to lift up her family and do right by the legacy of her father, a local hip-hop legend whose career was cut short by gang violence. However, when her first hit song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, she finds herself torn between the authenticity that got her this far and the false persona that the industry wants to impose on her.
Who directed On the Come Up?
On the Come Up was directed by Sanaa Lathan.
Who stars in On the Come Up?
The principal cast of On the Come Up includes Jamila Gray, Noa Dior Rucker, Sanaa Lathan, Michael Cooper Jr., Miles Gutierrez-Riley.
When was On the Come Up released and how long is it?
On the Come Up was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did On the Come Up make at the box office?
On the Come Up grossed $46K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for On the Come Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Come Up was composed by Daniel Wohl.
Is On the Come Up based on a book or true story?
On the Come Up is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Angie Thomas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Come Up?
On the Come Up holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).