The American Society of Magical Negroes
2024 · Movie · PG-13 · 105 min · ★ 4.8 · 40% critics
A shy young man is pulled into a hidden group of Black people with magical abilities who work behind the scenes to keep white people comfortable. As he takes on assignments and navigates new relationships, he starts questioning what the mission costs—and what it means to put his own needs first.
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Details
- Years
- 2024
- Release date
- 2024-03-15
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Critic score
- 40/100
- TMDB rating
- 4.8/10 (145 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like provocative, conversation-starting satire with a touch of romance and fantasy, but Not for you if you want steady laughs, subtle messaging, or fast pacing like Irish Wish.
Pros: bold satirical premise; thought-provoking social commentary; occasional funny moments | Cons: uneven tone; slow, stretched pacing; humor can feel forced
Themes
- satire
- racial stereotype
- playful
- pathetic
- inspirational
- critical
- dignified
Cast & crew
Justice Smith
as Aren
David Alan Grier
as Roger
An-Li Bogan
as Lizzie
Drew Tarver
as Jason Munt
Michaela Watkins
as Masterson
Aisha Hinds
as Gabbard
Tim Baltz
as Officer Miller
Rupert Friend
as Mick
Nicole Byer
as DeDe
Zachary Barton
as Collector #2
Directed by Kobi Libii