Fruitvale Station (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Fruitvale Station is a 2013 biographical drama directed by Ryan Coogler, starring Octavia Spencer, Chad Michael Murray and Michael B. Jordan. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $17.4 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2014. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Ryan Coogler
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Weinstein Company, The
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fruitvale Station About?
The premise of Fruitvale Station without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This biographical drama follows Oscar Grant, a 22-year-old man seeking a fresh start. On New Year's Eve, he spends time with his friends and family, hoping for a better future. However, an ordinary day takes a tragic turn when he is confronted by police, leading to a devastating and ultimately fatal encounter. The film explores the events of his last night through flashbacks, portraying a man striving for redemption before his life is abruptly cut short. Based on a true story.
Fruitvale Station Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- murder of an innocent person
- family tragedy
- racism
- police brutality
- independent film
- gay
- friendship
- ex convict
- officer
- ring
- fireworks
- flirting
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- hug
- intensive care unit
- killing an animal
- pantyhose
- preschool
- roughhousing
- spaniard
- barbershop
- partygoer
- shrimp
- seafood
- day care
- watching tv
- cell phone
- low budget film
- hood
- the weinstein company
- reference to chuck e. cheese
- fight in a train
- fight on a train
- 21st century
- true crime
- lgbt
- birthday
- police officer
- new year's eve
- written by director
- female cinematographer
- videotaping on cell phone
- prisoner
- death of a dog
- brutality
- reference to the food network
- archive footage
- gun
- san quentin federal penitentiary
- hit in the face
- gang
Fruitvale Station Cast
Octavia Spencer leads the cast, with Chad Michael Murray and Michael B. Jordan. Directed by Ryan Coogler; 7 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ryan Coogler
Also Starring in Fruitvale Station
· 3 moreFruitvale Station Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Fruitvale Station 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 94% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 87%
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TMDB 74% User score
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Letterboxd 3.9 /5
466 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.4 /5
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Fruitvale Station Plot Summary
What happens in Fruitvale Station 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
Just past midnight on January 1, 2009, at the Bay Area Rapid Transit’s Fruitvale Station in Oakland, California, 22-year-old Oscar Grant finds himself among several Black men facing harassment from BART police officers. The events of the day are layered with tension and emotional moments that define Oscar’s life leading up to that tragic night.
24 hours earlier, Oscar’s girlfriend, Sophina, refuses to let him touch her due to his infidelity. An uncomfortable conversation ensues, but eventually, she relents just for a kiss, only to be interrupted by their young daughter, Tatiana, who is unable to sleep. Oscar shows his caring nature as he invites her into bed with them.
Full summary
The whole story of Fruitvale Station, scene by scene
Fruitvale Station Box Office
Fruitvale Station grossed $17.4 million worldwide. $16.1 million came from the US and Canada and $1.3 million (7%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$17.4M
- US & Canada
- $16.1M
- International
- $1.3M
Fruitvale Station Awards & Nominations
Fruitvale Station won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2014.
1 win3 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2014 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best First Feature
- Nominated Best Male Lead – Michael B. Jordan
- Nominated Best Supporting Female – Melonie Diaz
Fruitvale Station Trailers & Videos
11 videos: 2 trailers, 2 teasers and 7 featurettes.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Teaser Fruitvale Station - I AM - TV Spot
- Teaser Fruitvale Station TWITTER REVIEW TV Spot
- Featurette Meet the Artists '13: Ryan Coogler
How Well Do You Know Fruitvale Station?
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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What is the primary theme of Fruitvale Station?
Cars in Fruitvale Station
14 cars on screen, including the 1995 Buick Regal and the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1995 Buick Regal Important role -
2006 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1999 Ford E-350 Minor role -
2001 Lexus LS 430 Minor role
Fruitvale Station Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “奥斯卡的一天” and “Stanica Frutvejl”.
- Also known as
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- 奥斯卡的一天
- Stanica Frutvejl
- Postaja Fruitvale
- Μία Στάση Πριν Το Τέλος
- Ֆրութվեյլ Կայարան
- Nächster Halt: Fruitvale Station
- Станция «Фрутвейл»
- 弗鲁特维尔车站
- Son Durak
- Stacja Fruitvale
- Μια Στάση Πριν Το Τέλος
- Fruitvale Station: A Última Paragem
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- A megálló
- Prossima fermata: Fruitvale Station
- Last Stop Fruitvale Station
- תחנת פרוטוויל
- Станція Фрутвейл
- Fruitvale Station: A Última Parada
- 오스카 그랜트의 어떤 하루
- Инцидентът на станция "Фрутвейл"
- Fruitveilo stotis
- フルートベール駅で
- 公義終站
- Bez druhej šance
- Moartea lui Oscar Grant
- ยุติธรรมอำพราง
- 奧斯卡的一天
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Fruitvale Station FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Fruitvale Station, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fruitvale Station?
Fruitvale Station runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Fruitvale Station released?
Fruitvale Station was released on July 12, 2013.
Who directed Fruitvale Station?
Fruitvale Station was directed by Ryan Coogler.
More films by Ryan Coogler Who is in the cast of Fruitvale Station?
Fruitvale Station stars Octavia Spencer, Chad Michael Murray and Michael B. Jordan, among 7 credited actors.
How much did Fruitvale Station make at the box office?
Fruitvale Station grossed $17.4 million worldwide ($16.1 million domestic, $1.3 million international).
How is Fruitvale Station rated?
Fruitvale Station has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74% on TMDB and 3.9/5 on Letterboxd.
What awards did Fruitvale Station win?
Fruitvale Station won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2014.
Does Fruitvale Station have a post-credit scene?
No. Fruitvale Station has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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