Judas and the Black Messiah
2021, English. Directed by Shaka King.
You can kill a revolutionary but you can't kill the revolution.
Bill O'Neal infiltrates the Black Panthers on the orders of FBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover. As Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton ascends—falling for a fellow revolutionary en route—a battle wages for O’Neal’s soul.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Shaka KingDirector
- Daniel KaluuyaFred Hampton
- LaKeith StanfieldBill O'Neal
- Jesse PlemonsRoy Mitchell
- Dominique FishbackDeborah Johnson
- Ashton SandersJimmy Palmer
- Algee SmithJake Winters
- Darrell Britt-GibsonBobby Rush
- Lil Rel HoweryWayne
- Dominique ThorneJudy Harmon
- Martin SheenJ. Edgar Hoover
- Amari CheatomCollins
- Khris DavisSteel
Details
- Released
- 12 February 2021
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Will Berson, Shaka King, Kenneth Lucas
- Budget
- $26M
- Box office
- $6.4M
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Judas and the Black Messiah: quick answers
Is Judas and the Black Messiah worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 1,774 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Judas and the Black Messiah?
Judas and the Black Messiah runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does Judas and the Black Messiah have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Judas and the Black Messiah. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Judas and the Black Messiah suitable for kids?
Judas and the Black Messiah is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Judas and the Black Messiah?
If you liked Judas and the Black Messiah, try Rustin, LBJ, The Trial of the Chicago 7.
Who directed Judas and the Black Messiah?
Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) was directed by Shaka King and stars Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield, Jesse Plemons.