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Blindspotting (2018): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Blindspotting is a 2018 comedy drama directed by Carlos López Estrada, starring Daveed Diggs as Collin, Rafael Casal and Ethan Embry. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $5 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Male Lead at the Spirit Awards 2019. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

IMDb rating
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
94%
worldwide gross
$5M
award nominations
2
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Blindspotting (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Blindspotting About?

The premise of Blindspotting without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Collin is serving the final days of his probation when a tragic shooting occurs, forcing him to confront the complexities of his Oakland neighborhood. Along with his best friend Miles, he grapples with the changing landscape of their community due to gentrification and the impact it has on their shared past. The incident forces them to examine their identities and the challenges of navigating a rapidly changing world.

Blindspotting Themes & Keywords

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  • race relations
  • gentrification
  • police
  • cemetery
  • party
  • best friend
  • oakland california
  • jogging
  • probation
  • curfew
  • gun violence
  • excessive force
+38 more
  • police community relations
  • house party
  • moving company
  • parole
  • paroled with conditions
  • vegan burger
  • shot in the back
  • rubin's vase
  • nightmare
  • dream sequence
  • flashback
  • fight
  • punched in the face
  • fire
  • held at gunpoint
  • halfway house
  • moving man
  • boyfriend gilrfriend relationship
  • black american
  • ex convict
  • witness
  • hallucination
  • n word
  • stop light
  • witness to a murder
  • little boy with long hair
  • biracial
  • convenience store
  • time clock
  • green juice
  • locker room
  • hair straightening
  • reference to calvin and hobbes
  • beauty parlor
  • interracial couple
  • braiding hair
  • guilt
  • watching tv
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Cast & crew

Blindspotting Cast & Characters

Daveed Diggs leads the cast as Collin, with Rafael Casal as Miles and Ethan Embry as Officer Molina. Directed by Carlos López Estrada; 17 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Carlos López Estrada

More films directed by Carlos López Estrada, best-rated first: Raya and the Last Dragon, Summertime, Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero and High and Mighty.

Full filmography
Ratings

Blindspotting Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Blindspotting 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10. Our Echo Score gives it 90/100, strongest in sensory experience (90) and weakest in art & craft (85).

90 /100

Blindspotting Echo Score Breakdown

Blindspotting achieves a potent fusion of social satire and character-driven drama anchored in dynamic filmmaking techniques. A brisk pace and deft direction guide viewers through moments of wit and tension, while central performances deliver nuanced emotional weight. The film’s exploration of racial identity and systemic injustice unfolds through vivid urban detail and inventive rap interludes. Its cohesive visual and auditory design supports the narrative’s tonal shifts. Overall, Blindspotting emerges as a thought-provoking and resonant cinematic experience.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 85

    In terms of art and craft, Blindspotting employs dynamic direction and purposeful composition. The film features brisk editing that underscores its thematic urgency and production design that anchors scenes in a lived-in Oakland environment. Its visual choices consistently support the narrative’s tonal shifts, from humor to tense drama. The result is a cohesive stylistic identity.

  • Character & Emotion 88

    When it comes to character and emotion, Blindspotting is anchored by committed performances that convey both camaraderie and internal conflict. Collin and Miles exhibit nuanced chemistry, and the portrayal of guilt and resentment resonates with clarity. Occasional shifts into rap dialogue enrich emotional honesty. Overall, the interpersonal dynamics sustain the film’s empathetic core.

  • Story & Flow 87

    In terms of story and flow, the film maintains a brisk pace that effectively balances satirical vignettes with more unsettling dramatic turns. Plot progression remains coherent despite the incorporation of surreal interludes, and thematic ambition drives engagement. Although a handful of narrative strands feel crowded, the overarching structure remains focused and steadily builds to a resonant conclusion.

  • Sensory Experience 90

    When considering sensory experience, Blindspotting delivers a pulsating score and inventive sound design that bolster its emotional beats. The visual style blends vibrant street-level cinematography with occasional stylized rap sequences, reinforcing the film’s tonal hybridity. Production choices—from ambient city noise to rhythmic editing—consistently heighten immersion. The soundscape and visual palette together create a memorable sensory signature.

  • Rewatch Factor 88

    In terms of rewatch value, Blindspotting reveals additional layers upon subsequent viewings, particularly within its social commentary and musical interludes. Recurring motifs and subtle visual details become more apparent with each screening, rewarding close attention. While some narrative complexities may feel slightly overambitious, the film’s energy and thematic depth invite further exploration. It sustains interest beyond the initial viewing.

Plot

Blindspotting Plot Summary

What happens in Blindspotting from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Collin Hoskins, portrayed by Daveed Diggs, grapples with the final three days of his probation after being released from prison. He and his hot-headed best friend, Rafael Casal as Miles Turner, navigate their lives working at a moving company in Oakland, California. One fateful night, while waiting at a red light, Collin witnesses a shocking incident where a white police officer, Ethan Embry, gunning down a black man. This traumatic event haunts him, manifesting in vivid nightmares and distressing hallucinations that blur his reality.

Full summary

The whole story of Blindspotting, scene by scene

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Box office

Blindspotting Box Office

Blindspotting grossed $5 million worldwide. $4.3 million came from the US and Canada and $673,595 (13%) from the rest of the world.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$5M

US & Canada
$4.3M
International
$673.6K
US & Canada 87% Rest of the world 13%
Awards

Blindspotting Awards & Nominations

Blindspotting earned 2 award nominations, including Best Male Lead at the Spirit Awards 2019. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.

2 nominations2 ceremonies

Videos

Blindspotting Trailers & Videos

7 videos: 1 trailer, 3 teasers and 3 clips.

All 7 videos
Blindspotting (2018 Movie) Official Trailer - Daveed Diggs, Rafael Casal
  • Teaser Blindspotting (2018 Movie) Official TV Spot “Blind Spot” – Daveed Diggs, Rafael Casal
  • Teaser Blindspotting (2018 Movie) Official TV Spot “Three Days Left” – Daveed Diggs, Rafael Casal
  • Teaser Blindspotting (2018 Movie) Official TV Spot “Critics Rave” – Daveed Diggs, Rafael Casal
  • Clip Blindspotting (2018 Movie) Official Clip “Not My Gun” – Daveed Diggs, Rafael Casal
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Blindspotting?

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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Cars

Cars in Blindspotting

7 cars on screen, including the 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic and the 1972 Chevrolet Impala.

All 7 cars
  • 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic in Blindspotting 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
  • 1972 Chevrolet Impala in Blindspotting 1972 Chevrolet Impala
  • 2003 Ford Crown Victoria in Blindspotting 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
  • Freightliner Business Class M2 in Blindspotting Freightliner Business Class M2
Details

Blindspotting Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “緩刑七十二小時” and “Слепые пятна”.

Also known as
  • 緩刑七十二小時
  • Слепые пятна
  • Мъртва точка
  • 블라인드스포팅
  • Punto ciego
  • 緩刑72小時
  • Ponto Cego
  • Τυφλό Σημείο
  • Kör Noktalar
  • Zaślepieni
  • 盲点
  • 盲點
+5 more
  • Blindspotting - À Queima-Roupa
  • תקופת מבחן
  • ที่นี่...ประเทศไหน
  • Сліпі плями, ბრმა ლაქები
  • ブラインドスポッティング

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FAQ

Blindspotting FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Blindspotting, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Blindspotting?

Blindspotting runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Blindspotting released?

Blindspotting was released on July 20, 2018.

Who directed Blindspotting?

Blindspotting was directed by Carlos López Estrada.

More films by Carlos López Estrada

Who is in the cast of Blindspotting?

Blindspotting stars Daveed Diggs as Collin, Rafael Casal as Miles and Ethan Embry as Officer Molina, among 17 credited actors.

How much did Blindspotting make at the box office?

Blindspotting grossed $5 million worldwide ($4.3 million domestic, $673,595 international).

How is Blindspotting rated?

Blindspotting has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.

Was Blindspotting nominated for any awards?

Blindspotting received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.

Does Blindspotting have a post-credit scene?

No. Blindspotting has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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