Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2006): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Dave Chappelle's Block Party is a 2006 comedy documentary starring Dave Chappelle, Mos Def and Lauryn Hill. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $12.1 million worldwide on a $3 million budget. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Genres
- Comedy , Music , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Rogue Pictures
- Budget
- $3M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dave Chappelle's Block Party About?
The premise of Dave Chappelle's Block Party without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Dave Chappelle invites his friends from Ohio to Brooklyn for a massive block party and concert. The event features performances by Kanye West, the Fugees, Mos Def, Common, Talib Kweli, and many others. The documentary captures the excitement of the day, showcasing rehearsal footage and incorporating Chappelle’s signature comedic style. It's a celebration of community, creativity, and the joy of music, as a diverse group of people comes together for an unforgettable experience.
Dave Chappelle's Block Party Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- concert music
- 1970s
- neighborhood
- marching band
- block party
- new york city
- tyrannosaurus rex
- stand up comedian
- comedian
- rap
- kitchen
- brooklyn new york city
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- bedford stuyvesant
- prayer
- outdoor concert
- megaphone
- live concert
- egg
- cooking
- cleveland ohio
- classroom
- billiards
- reunion
- hip hop
- concert film
- african american
Dave Chappelle's Block Party Cast
Dave Chappelle leads the cast, with Mos Def and Lauryn Hill.
Dave Chappelle's Block Party Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dave Chappelle's Block Party 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Rotten Tomatoes 93% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 74%
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TMDB 67% User score
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Dave Chappelle's Block Party Plot Summary
What happens in Dave Chappelle's Block Party from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film vividly captures the experiences of Dave Chappelle during the summer of 2004, culminating on September 18, 2004, with an unforgettable block party hosted at the intersection of Quincy Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill neighborhood. This lively event showcases not only the vibrant local culture but also features notable landmarks, such as the Broken Angel House, and highlights other areas including Fort Greene and Bedford-Stuyvesant.
This cinematic piece gained significance after Chappelle’s high-profile decision to step away from a lucrative $50 million contract to extend his success with Chappelle’s Show, making the film even more compelling in light of this backdrop.
Full summary
The whole story of Dave Chappelle's Block Party, scene by scene
Dave Chappelle's Block Party Box Office & Budget
Dave Chappelle's Block Party grossed $12.1 million worldwide on a $3 million budget, 4.0 times what it cost. $11.7 million came from the US and Canada and $333,329 (3%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$12.1M
4.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $11.7M
- International
- $333.3K
- Budget
- $3M
Dave Chappelle's Block Party Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dave Chappelle's Block Party.
How Well Do You Know Dave Chappelle's Block Party?
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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Dave Chappelle's Block Party Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Блок Пати Дэйва Шаппелля” and “Festa de Arromba”.
- Also known as
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- Блок Пати Дэйва Шаппелля
- Festa de Arromba
- מסיבת שכונה של דייב שאפל
- Dave Chappelle koncert
- 大卫·查普尔的街区聚会
- 블록 파티
- Sokak Partisi
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Dave Chappelle's Block Party FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dave Chappelle's Block Party, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dave Chappelle's Block Party?
Dave Chappelle's Block Party runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Dave Chappelle's Block Party released?
Dave Chappelle's Block Party was released on March 3, 2006.
Who is in the cast of Dave Chappelle's Block Party?
Dave Chappelle's Block Party stars Dave Chappelle, Mos Def and Lauryn Hill.
How much did Dave Chappelle's Block Party make at the box office?
Dave Chappelle's Block Party grossed $12.1 million worldwide ($11.7 million domestic, $333,329 international) on a budget of $3 million.
How is Dave Chappelle's Block Party rated?
Dave Chappelle's Block Party has 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67% on TMDB.
Does Dave Chappelle's Block Party have a post-credit scene?
No. Dave Chappelle's Block Party has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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