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Cru

  • 2014
  • TV-14
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Cru (2014)
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When four high school best friends' lives are dramatically changed on the night of a near fatal accident, eighteen years later they're reunited, only to discover that a set of past and prese... Read allWhen four high school best friends' lives are dramatically changed on the night of a near fatal accident, eighteen years later they're reunited, only to discover that a set of past and present secrets will alter the course of their futures forever.When four high school best friends' lives are dramatically changed on the night of a near fatal accident, eighteen years later they're reunited, only to discover that a set of past and present secrets will alter the course of their futures forever.

  • Director
    • Alton Glass
  • Writers
    • Alton Glass
    • Oliver W. Ottley III
  • Stars
    • Taran Braxton
    • Ashanna Bri
    • Jermaine Crawford
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    317
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alton Glass
    • Writers
      • Alton Glass
      • Oliver W. Ottley III
    • Stars
      • Taran Braxton
      • Ashanna Bri
      • Jermaine Crawford
    • 17User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Taran Braxton
    • Biker
    Ashanna Bri
    • Office Worker
    • (as Ashanna Wall)
    Jermaine Crawford
    Jermaine Crawford
    • Richard 'RJ' Hughes Jr.
    Greg Davis Jr.
    Greg Davis Jr.
    • Young Richard
    Melissa De Sousa
    Melissa De Sousa
    • Michelle Hughes
    Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood
    • Allison Doyle-Ewansiha
    Julie Garibaldi
    • Julani
    Cheryl Francis Harrington
    Cheryl Francis Harrington
    • Teminobi Ewansiha
    Pamela Marie Hobby
    Pamela Marie Hobby
    • Bernice Ottley
    Will Holman
    Will Holman
    • Coach Reed
    Richard T. Jones
    Richard T. Jones
    • Richard 'Rich' Hughes
    Harry Lennix
    Harry Lennix
    • Diego Glass
    Annette Luna
    • Chelsea
    Diandra Lyle
    Diandra Lyle
    • Alex Pearson
    Quentin Miles
    • Young Adisa
    Leon Morenzie
    • Olu Ewansiha
    Frank Peters
    • J-Rock
    Mary Linda Phillips
    Mary Linda Phillips
    • Social Worker
    • Director
      • Alton Glass
    • Writers
      • Alton Glass
      • Oliver W. Ottley III
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    10cmo662002

    Great movie, a must see!

    This has a very good storyline, and I like how the characters were able to come full circle from close friends to estrange relationship, and back to close friends again despite a tragedy. Good to see a black cast doing good work and putting a positive message out there using real life situations that happen within our community. Whenever you have a movie that can draw you in, and make you identify with one or more characters as yourself, it leaves a lasting impression on you, and that is exactly what happened to me while watching this great movie. You get to walk away with learning life lessons, and it makes you evaluate your own personal friendships, realizing that life is too short to not be surrounded by the people you love. I thought it was a very well written movie, glad I had a chance to view it.
    7chelsea-l-lewis

    Great friend movie!!!

    Great movie to watch with friends!! It so refreshing to see black brothers in a "cleaner" light than the way other films portray them. The only thing I would change, would be that I think maybe it should have had a little more interaction between the boys in the beginning to show the closeness of the friendships, but the end sealed it for me! Also the interaction of Marshall and Michelle "back in the day" would have added a little drama to the film but all in all, great film. You gotta watch it to see what happens... The soundtrack was 5 STARS!!! Although I may add that the actors voices kinda got a little soft in some areas. A MUST SEE FILM!!
    10chantel1025

    Must See #CRUlove

    When the movie started I expected it to be good because I love Keith Robinson as an actor, but not THAT good! I watched it twice and managed to still cry crocodile tears. I give the acting and production quality 2 thumbs up. The story was realistic and very heartfelt.

    There was an acceptance between this group of friends that was very refreshing as you don't usually get to see positive images of black males especially in moments when they're most vulnerable. If you don't call someone and tell them you love them after the film, someone might have to check your pulse!

    Congratulations to Oliver and Alton and the entire CRU team! Job well done.

    Oh! How could I forget...did you realize that was Keith Robinson singing the score!?! "Looks Like We've Made it" BIG Chune.
    9bomboloni

    A well crafted gem!

    It's refreshing to watch a film where the story touches a heavy subject in such a light manner. Friendship, brotherhood & redemption, and how much this actually shapes a man's life, usually is portrayed in a war or other kind of extreme situations in Hollywood movies. But in Cru, four ordinary guys leading ordinary lives (it could happen to any of us) pulls us into its ups and downs and its surprises, laughing and crying throughout the film. Cru gives us a window into African American society and its cultural problems while still being relevant to anyone.

    We usually form a life-long friendships at school, a special kind of bond that we might never find again later in our adult life. And we grow apart because of success, wealth, love jealousy or grudge on a past mistakes all too often. But in the end, we are who we are because of whom we were with in a crucial moment of our life.

    Very well written story plus great acting and wonderful chemistry among the four friends. A very enjoyable ride.
    4knsheely

    Well intentioned, poorly executed

    I'm not sure how this movie is receiving such high praise. I thought the idea behind it was great, but the final product was quite poor. It ended up being slow, shallow, and a little hard to take seriously.

    I think it was great idea to portray a group of African American friends in a positive light with no connection to violence, drugs or criminal activity, but beyond that this movie failed. The acting was atrocious and made it very hard for me to stay engaged in the slow moving plot. The dialogue was inconsistent and the characters lacked the depth required to take their reactions seriously to the situations that were presented.

    It would be nice to see more movies along these lines so that the bar might be raised and we can take it more seriously.

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    • Trivia
      Richard T. Jones and Melissa de Sousa previously starred together in Lockdown (2001), also playing a couple.
    • Soundtracks
      Lay Up
      Written by Oliver W. Ottley III & Vincent Mays

      Performed by Oliver W. Ottley III as CRUMM, Vincent Mays & Marques Anthony

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    • Release date
      • June 21, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • C.R.U.
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Glassrock Entertainment
      • Hatchet Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
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