It's hard out here for a geek.
Malcolm is carefully surviving life in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles while juggling college applications, academic interviews, and the SAT. A chance invitation to an underground party leads him into an adventure that could allow him to go from being a geek, to being dope, to ultimately being himself.
Will Sherwood
The film's tagline is: "It's hard out here for a geek."
With a budget of $7.0M, the film grossed $18.0M — a profit of $11.0M (157% ROI).
The runtime is 103 minutes (1h 43m).
The film was directed by Rick Famuyiwa.
The screenplay was written by Rick Famuyiwa.
The score was composed by Germaine Franco.
Cinematography was handled by Rachel Morrison.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt3850214.
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Good
1,580 votes
Dope
Released
R
English
United States of America
$7,000,000
$17,986,781
