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The Bobby Brown Story

  • TV Series
  • 2018–
  • TV-14
  • 2h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
935
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The Bobby Brown Story (2018)
The life and times of R&B bad boy Bobby Brown. Premieres Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT on BET.
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The life story of R&B musician Bobby Brown.The life story of R&B musician Bobby Brown.The life story of R&B musician Bobby Brown.

  • Stars
    • Woody McClain
    • Luke James
    • Mekhi Phifer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    935
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    • Stars
      • Woody McClain
      • Luke James
      • Mekhi Phifer
    • 23User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations total

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    Woody McClain
    Woody McClain
    • Bobby Brown
    • 2018
    Luke James
    Luke James
    • Johnny Gill
    • 2018
    Mekhi Phifer
    Mekhi Phifer
    • Tommy Brown
    • 2018
    Laz Alonso
    Laz Alonso
    • Louil Silas Jr
    • 2018
    T.K. Carter
    T.K. Carter
    • Herbert Brown
    • 2018
    Gabrielle Dennis
    Gabrielle Dennis
    • Whitney Houston
    • 2018
    Alyssa Goss
    Alyssa Goss
    • Alicia Etheridge
    • 2018
    Lance Gross
    Lance Gross
    • Steven Sealy
    • 2018
    Lil Rel Howery
    Lil Rel Howery
    • Brian Irvine
    • 2018
    Sandi McCree
    Sandi McCree
    • Carole Brown
    • 2018
    Algee Smith
    Algee Smith
    • Ralph Tresvant
    • 2018
    Darnell Rhea
    Darnell Rhea
    • Carolyn 'Coop' Brown
    • 2018
    Tyler Marcel Williams
    Tyler Marcel Williams
    • Young Bobby Brown
    • 2018
    Maurii Davenport
    Maurii Davenport
    • Crystal Palmer
    • 2018
    David Dunston
    • BodyGaurd…
    • 2018
    Jakari Fraser
    Jakari Fraser
    • Cassius
    • 2018
    Donshea Hopkins
    Donshea Hopkins
    • Bobbi Kristina Brown
    • 2018
    Elijah Kelley
    Elijah Kelley
    • Ricky Bell
    • 2018
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    9antoniocassone2013

    Straight Storytelling Exceeded My Expectations

    This mini-series ended up better than I thought it would. After the first hour, I thought it was going to be more tabloid than substance, but it soon went past that and it became the gift that kept giving. I found a lot of it interesting given the fact that I was familiar with a lot of the incidents displayed in the biopic. The one thing I was most impressed with was the fact that the actors (playing celebs like Bobby, Whitney, Janet, etc) weren't doing 'impersonations' of the people they played. They just played it straight, which was very effective. Not sure if it was intentional, but it actually draws you in more to the situations and actions of the lives being portrayed. It made me care about them as people, more so than tabloid fodder. The acting, stylized direction and fast paced story telling turned this in to must see TV. BET promoted this a lot throughout the summer and I congratulate them on their promotion of it. It was definitely worth the hype and delivered. Mr. Brown's story has a lot of sad and tragic moments, but it also shows a balanced look at all of it. It doesn't paint him as a choir kid. He is definitely a grown man and I applaud his not sugar coating his life story. Bravo!
    chiezeamiiplus

    The sex life of Bobby Brown

    The movie might be renamed 'The sex life of Bobby Brown' because of the numerous sex scenes. Bobby's book says he kicked Janet Jackson out naked but the film makes it look like she opted to leave. I think the story writers held back for decency's sake.
    10visionarymm

    From my perspective

    The BB story is a different experience from the NE biopic. While the NE biopic is similar to a good feeling coming of age movie, Bobby Browns story is a look at a hard road traveled and the realities that manifest from reckless choices, and the triumphs of overcoming the hard realities of those choices. I laughed, sung the hot BB hits, teared up during the tough scenes and gave praises when Bobby Brown begin to see a brighter day. I totally enjoyed this story. It tugs at the heart and was a fair look at the highly publicized story
    10andfab-01170

    My expectations were low....

    Storytelling was great, I believe on point. The actors were better than I thought they would be. Great movie!
    6steenie-65391

    She looks nothing like Whitney

    The movie isn't bad but I wish they would have picked someone else that actually looks as beautiful as Whitney was. Not a bad job picking Bobby Brown. Gap tooth and similar build. Overall an ok movie but not a believable Whitney unfortunately.

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      Many of the actors from 'The New Edition Story' (2017), along with Woody McClain, reprise their roles for this spin-off biopic.

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    • Release date
      • September 4, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • История Бобби Брауна
    • Production company
      • Jesse Collins Entertainment
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      2 hours 35 minutes
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