The Come Up
2017, English. Directed by Robert L. Parker III.
The Come Up is about a young comedian as a young man who struggles to try to make it but the terrible streets kind of get him caught up. He's got a few homeboys that he hangs with that try to get him to do all the wrong things with them but he tries his best not to engage with the activities that's surrounding him. He get caught on the street doing a lil drugs at one time, get caught up in a robbery with his homeboys, get caught stealing and his momma puts him out the house. But he's got this girl on his side that keeps in straight and in order. And this is how he makes it. Meanwhile he's doing comedy shows at the clubs and people are laughing at him and not his jokes. He finally makes it as a comedian one day.
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Robert L. Parker IIIDirector
- Robert L. Parker IIIBarry
- Ronrico AlbrightFreddie
- Everett AndersonDon
- James A GleasonCowboy Comedian
- Latoya GrayKeisha
- A. Michelle HarlestonMs. Dell
- Kennedi Nicole JohnsonThe Lil Girl At The Lemonade Stand
- Benjamin LewisMr. Wallace
- Daniel MurrellToot
- Robert Parker IVAJ
- Christen ParkerMane Mane
- Kaylon ParkerYoung AJ
Details
- Released
- 22 August 2017
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert L. Parker III
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The Come Up runs 143 minutes (2h 23m).
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Which OTT platform is The Come Up on?
The Come Up isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Come Up?
If you liked The Come Up, try 2 Minutes of Fame, Adam Sandler: Love You, Fun with Dick and Jane.
Who directed The Come Up?
The Come Up (2017) was directed by Robert L. Parker III and stars Robert L. Parker III, Ronrico Albright, Everett Anderson.