Beyond the Lights (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Beyond the Lights is a 2014 drama directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, starring Danny Glover, Minnie Driver and Machine Gun Kelly. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $14.6 million worldwide on a $7 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Gina Prince-Bythewood
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Relativity Media
- Budget
- $7M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Beyond the Lights About?
The premise of Beyond the Lights without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Rising music star Noni Jean is celebrated for her provocative stage persona, but privately struggles with the pressures of fame and a controlling record label. When she meets Kaz Nicol, a police officer and political hopeful, their connection offers her an unexpected escape. As their romance deepens, Kaz encourages Noni to find her authentic self and reclaim her artistic freedom, helping her navigate the complexities of the music industry and discover her true voice.
Beyond the Lights Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sex symbol
- domestic abuse
- suicide attempt
- public humiliation
- interracial relationship
- price of fame
- mother daughter relationship
- father son relationship
- police officer
- pop star
- rapper
- talent contest
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- three word title
- triple f rated
- fear of flying
- reference to nina simone
- political candidate
- karaoke
- pop music
- feel good romance
- surprise visitor
- female entertainer
- hairdresser
- drunkenness
- abusive husband
- female manager
- vacation in mexico
- stage mother
- political ambition
- paparazzi
- viral video
- revolver
- popular music
- showbiz
- social differences
- fired manager
- sex on an airplane
- punched in the face
- jump from a balcony
- choosing love over career
- female singer
- tv awards show
- sexualization of the female form
- music performance
- london england
- romantic reconciliation
- media image
- pet dog
- los angeles california
- private jet
Beyond the Lights Cast
Danny Glover leads the cast, with Minnie Driver and Machine Gun Kelly. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood; 5 actors are credited in all.
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Director Gina Prince-Bythewood
Also Starring in Beyond the Lights
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Beyond the Lights Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Beyond the Lights 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 83% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 68% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
97 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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Beyond the Lights Plot Summary
What happens in Beyond the Lights from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The narrative centers around Noni, a British R&B singer with mixed-race heritage who faces intense competition and racial prejudice. Now a successful artist in the USA and dating a popular rapper, she grapples with feelings of being used and undervalued. Following a night of celebration where she wins an award, despair drives her to attempt to take her own life by leaping from her apartment balcony.
Full summary
The whole story of Beyond the Lights, scene by scene
Beyond the Lights Box Office & Budget
Beyond the Lights grossed $14.6 million worldwide on a $7 million budget, 2.1 times what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$14.6M
2.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $14.6M
- Budget
- $7M
Beyond the Lights Awards & Nominations
Beyond the Lights was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Music (Original Song)
Beyond the Lights Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Beyond the Lights.
How Well Do You Know Beyond the Lights?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Noni's profession?
Cars in Beyond the Lights
20 cars on screen, including the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and the 1976 Ford Cortina Estate MkIII.
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2014 Chevrolet Silverado Important role -
1976 Ford Cortina Estate MkIII Important role -
2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV Minor role -
1998 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Beyond the Lights Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Au-delà des lumières” and “Isiqlarin arxasinda”.
- Also known as
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- Au-delà des lumières
- Isiqlarin arxasinda
- Isiklarin Ardinda
- За кулисами
- Beyond the Lights - Trova la tua voce
- Nos Bastidores da Fama
- Πότε Πέφτει Ένα Αστέρι
- מעבר לאורות
- 블랙버드
- Işıkların Ardında
- Túl a fényeken
- Aiz kulisēm
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- Mas alla de las luces
- 灯光之外
- Зад кулисите
- 燈光之外
- وراء اﻷضواء
- За лаштунками
- Luminile rampei
- Druga strana slave
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Beyond the Lights FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Beyond the Lights, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beyond the Lights?
Beyond the Lights runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Beyond the Lights released?
Beyond the Lights was released on November 14, 2014.
Who directed Beyond the Lights?
Beyond the Lights was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
More films by Gina Prince-Bythewood Who is in the cast of Beyond the Lights?
Beyond the Lights stars Danny Glover, Minnie Driver and Machine Gun Kelly, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Beyond the Lights make at the box office?
Beyond the Lights grossed $14.6 million worldwide on a budget of $7 million.
How is Beyond the Lights rated?
Beyond the Lights has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Was Beyond the Lights nominated for any awards?
Beyond the Lights received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Beyond the Lights have a post-credit scene?
No. Beyond the Lights has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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