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The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

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The sons (Skylan Brooks, Ethan Dizon) of two drug-addled hookers must fend for themselves after one's mother goes missing and the other (Jennifer Hudson) is arrested.
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The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete uses its compelling streetwise setting -- and powerful performances from its young leads -- to offer a refreshing twist on the coming-of-age formula.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Sep 6, 2017
B+
While the themes of the film certainly transcend geography and age, the inclusion of multicultural characters further help make the film universal. Go to Full Review Sara Stewart New York Post Oct 11, 2013
3/4
A gritty, sometimes downright heartwrenching story of two young boys left to fend for themselves for weeks during a boiling-hot summer in a Brooklyn housing project. Go to Full Review Peter Sobczynski RogerEbert.com Oct 11, 2013
2/4
Proves to be as awkward as its title thanks to its uneven screenplay and tone, and questionable casting in supporting parts. Go to Full Review David Bax Battleship Pretension Feb 23, 2021
Confoundingly, though, there are so many storybook conveniences getting us the these points that any moment of honesty is a drop in the ocean... Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com Aug 7, 2019
Tillman's Mister and Pete can't manage to escape the feeling and tone of a nicely mounted television production, one which skimps significant dramatic corners. Go to Full Review Neely Swanson Easy Reader (California) Sep 18, 2017
Told beautifully with a palpable coating of grit, director George Tillman, Jr. and writer Michael Starrbury lead us into the projects in Brooklyn and then slam us to the ground. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Naser A @RT86825554 Jul 3, 2026 dont watch it too slow bad lines bad story west off time See more Apr 8, 2021 wow America can still make a great film who knew See more Sep 24, 2019 This is one of the BEST movies that I have seen in a long time. Skylan Brooks, Ethan Dizon, Jennifer Hudson, Jeffrey Wright, Anthony Mackie, and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje do an unbelievably excellent job acting. If this movie didn't win any awards then something is SERIOUSLY WRONG. WHAT A WONDERFUL MOVIE - DIFFICULT TO WATCH BUT SO REAL. BRAVO!!! See more May 26, 2019 Incredibly moving and a must see See more Oct 11, 2018 I really loved this movie tremendously! See more Jun 12, 2018 Pretty good movie!! The acting was really good and the story was raw and gritty!!! Not easy to pull off but it worked!!! See more Read all reviews
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George Tillman Jr.

Director

Skylan Brooks

Mister

Ethan Dizon

Pete

Jennifer Hudson

Gloria

Anthony Mackie

Kris

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Pike

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The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

Jennifer Hudson as Gloria in "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete." Skylan Brooks as Mister and Jennifer Hudson as Gloria in "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete." Ethan Dizon as Pete and Jordin Sparks as Alice in "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete." (L-R) Ethan Dizon as Pete and Skylan Brooks as Mister in "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete." (L-R) Skylan Brooks as Mister and Ethan Dizon as Pete in "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete." A scene from "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete." (L-R) Jeffrey Wright as Henry, Skylan Brooks as Mister and Ethan Dizon as Pete in "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete." Anthony Mackie (left) as Kris in "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete." Jennifer Hudson (right) as Gloria in "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis The sons (Skylan Brooks, Ethan Dizon) of two drug-addled hookers must fend for themselves after one's mother goes missing and the other (Jennifer Hudson) is arrested.
Director
George Tillman Jr.
Producer
Jana Edelbaum, Rachel Cohen, Robert Teitel, George Tillman Jr.
Screenwriter
Michael Starrbury
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
Floren Shieh Productions, State Street Pictures, Venture Forth, Unified Pictures, Archer Gray
Rating
R (Some Drug Use|Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 11, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 4, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$487.3K
Runtime
1h 48m
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