Baadasssss! (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Baadasssss! is a 2004 biographical drama starring Mario Van Peebles, Ossie Davis and Nia Long. It earned $365,727 worldwide. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 2005. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
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What Is Baadasssss! About?
The premise of Baadasssss! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This biographical drama recounts the challenging journey of Melvin Van Peebles as his son, Mario Van Peebles, portrays him. The film explores the obstacles and determination faced while creating the influential and controversial film "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song," a project that defied industry norms and pushed creative boundaries. It’s a story of artistic vision and the fight to bring a unique voice to the screen.
Baadasssss! Themes & Keywords
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- african american culture
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- african american woman
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- sensuality
- film industry
- sex
- violence
- sexuality
- director
- film censorship
- death
- entertainment industry
- censorship
- 1990s
- 1960s
- 1950s
- film history
- female rear nudity
- money
- exploitation film
- black heroine
- african american couple
- movie theater
- los angeles california
- independent filmmaking
- hollywood california
- gun
- filmmaking
- female nudity
- female frontal nudity
- black independent film
- behind the scenes
- african american
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- 1970s
- independent film
Baadasssss! Cast
Mario Van Peebles leads the cast, with Ossie Davis and Nia Long.
Baadasssss! Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Baadasssss! 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 91% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 84%
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
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TMDB 65% User score
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Baadasssss! Plot Summary
What happens in Baadasssss! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A mock documentary sets the stage for this film, featuring the actors in character as production crew members who reflect on the tumultuous events of the 1960s. Amidst the ongoing turmoil of the Vietnam War, the problematic portrayals of Black Americans in cinema are spotlighted.
Fast forward to 1970, where Melvin Van Peebles, having recently completed Watermelon Man for Columbia Pictures, is deep in thought about his next cinematic venture. His talent agent Howie Kaufman suggests delving into comedy as a follow-up. While brainstorming under the vast skies of the Mojave Desert, Peebles sketches out his vision for this new film, emphasizing that it must not only be entertaining and commercially successful but also resonate with the Black community.
Full summary
The whole story of Baadasssss!, scene by scene
Baadasssss! Box Office
Baadasssss! grossed $365,727 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$365.7K
- US & Canada
- $365.7K
Baadasssss! Awards & Nominations
Baadasssss! earned 3 award nominations, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 2005.
3 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2005 3 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Mario Van Peebles
- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best Screenplay
Baadasssss! Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Baadasssss!.
How Well Do You Know Baadasssss!?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Baadasssss! Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Gettin' the Man's Foot Outta Your Baadasssss!” and “Badass”.
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- Gettin' the Man's Foot Outta Your Baadasssss!
- Badass
- How to Get the Man’s Foot Outta Your Ass
- Мерзавец
- バッドアス!
- La venganza de Sweetback
- O Retorno de Sweetback
- Baadassssss!
- How To Get The Man's Foot Outta Your Ass
- Мерзавец!
- 하우 투 겟 더 맨스 풋 아우타 유어 애스
- 大流氓
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Movies Like Baadasssss!
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) and Is That Black Enough for You?!?.
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Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song 1971 -
How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) 2006 -
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Youngblood 1978
Baadasssss! FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Baadasssss!, each answered in a sentence.
When was Baadasssss! released?
Baadasssss! was released on May 28, 2004.
Who is in the cast of Baadasssss!?
Baadasssss! stars Mario Van Peebles, Ossie Davis and Nia Long, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Baadasssss! make at the box office?
Baadasssss! grossed $365,727 worldwide.
How is Baadasssss! rated?
Baadasssss! has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Was Baadasssss! nominated for any awards?
Baadasssss! received 3 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Baadasssss! have a post-credit scene?
No. Baadasssss! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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