Drama thriller

Fresh (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Name: Fresh
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1994-09-02
Duration: 1 h 54 min
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Giancarlo Esposito, José Zúňiga, Yul Vazquez, Sean Nelson

Fresh is a 1994 drama thriller directed by Boaz Yakin, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Giancarlo Esposito and José Zúňiga. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $8.1 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Debut Performance at the Spirit Awards 1995. Critics gave it 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.

IMDb rating: 7.5/10
worldwide gross: $8.1M
award won: 1
Metascore: 81

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Released: September 2, 1994
Runtime: 1h 54m (114 min)
Director: Boaz Yakin
Genres: Drama , Thriller , Crime
Original language: English
Studio: Miramax
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Fresh About?

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

A young boy's fury over loss and brutality ignites a dangerous conflict between rival gangs. As tensions rise, allegiances are challenged and the fight for survival becomes increasingly perilous in this intense drama exploring themes of crime and its repercussions. The escalating stakes force everyone involved to confront the consequences of their actions.

Fresh Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Fresh Cast

Samuel L. Jackson leads the cast, with Giancarlo Esposito and José Zúňiga. Directed by Boaz Yakin; 10 actors are credited in all.

Director Boaz Yakin

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Ratings

Fresh Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Fresh 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.

IMDb

7.5 /10
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Metacritic

81 Metascore

User score 7.3
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TMDB

72% User score
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Plot

Fresh Plot Summary

What happens in Fresh from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Michael “Fresh,” a 12-year-old boy, leads a double life that starkly contrasts between the innocence of childhood and the harsh realities of drug dealing. Determined to survive in a world riddled with crime, he begins his day by visiting a latina woman’s apartment to collect dime bags of heroin before heading to school. When he realizes she has shortchanged him, he attempts to warn her that his boss, Esteban, will be angry. Disgusted by the track marks on her arm, a clear sign of addiction, he decides to leave.

Full summary

The whole story of Fresh, scene by scene

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