The Inspection
Synopsis
Ellis French is a young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, decides to join the Marines, doing whatever it takes to succeed in a system that would cast him aside. But even as he battles deep-seated prejudice and the grueling routines of basic training, he finds unexpected camaraderie, strength, and support in this new community, giving him a hard-earned sense of belonging that will shape his identity and forever change his life.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-23
Top Cast
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Jeremy Pope
Ellis French
Gabrielle Union
Inez French
Bokeem Woodbine
Laws
Raúl Castillo
Rosales
McCaul Lombardi
Harvey
Nicholas Logan
Brooks
Eman Esfandi
Ismail
Aaron Dominguez
Castro
Aubrey Joseph
Boles
Andrew Kai
Label
Tyler Merritt
Shamus
Steve Mokate
Colonel Casey
Brad Napp
Graduation Officer
Daniel Williamson
PMI
Wynn Reichert
Chaplain
Reginald Murray
Veteran
Chase Van Velkinburgh
Opioid Addict
Eddie Plaza
Bam Bam
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 32 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 18, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 20, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 7, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$271K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elegance Bratton
- Screenplay & Story
- Elegance Bratton
- Original Score
- Avey Tare, Panda Bear, Geologist, Deakin
- Original Title
- The Inspection
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $271K
- Production Studios
- Freedom Principle, Gamechanger Films, A24
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elegance Bratton
Elegance Bratton
Avey Tare, Panda Bear, Geologist, Deakin
Lachlan Milne
Oriana Soddu
Effie T. Brown, Chester Algernal Gordon, Regina K. Scully, Chris Quintos Cathcart, Nina Fialkow
Department Leadership Roster
Elegance Bratton
Director
Elegance Bratton
Writer
Effie T. Brown
Producer
Chester Algernal Gordon
Producer
Lachlan Milne
Director of Photography
Oriana Soddu
Editor
Erik Louis Robert
Production Design
Tommy Love
Production Design
Nicolaus Waetjen
Visual Effects Supervisor
Avey Tare
Original Music Composer
Panda Bear
Original Music Composer
Geologist
Original Music Composer
Deakin
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Discrimination • Sexuality
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Inspection
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Inspection about?
Ellis French is a young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, decides to join the Marines, doing whatever it takes to succeed in a system that would cast him aside. But even as he battles deep-seated prejudice and the grueling routines of basic training, he finds unexpected camaraderie, strength, and support in this new community, giving him a hard-earned sense of belonging that will shape his identity and forever change his life.
Who directed The Inspection?
The Inspection was directed by Elegance Bratton.
Who stars in The Inspection?
The principal cast of The Inspection includes Jeremy Pope, Gabrielle Union, Bokeem Woodbine, Raúl Castillo, McCaul Lombardi.
When was The Inspection released and how long is it?
The Inspection was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did The Inspection make at the box office?
The Inspection grossed $271K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Inspection?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Inspection was composed by Avey Tare, Panda Bear, Geologist, Deakin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Inspection?
The Inspection holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).