Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. (1993): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. is a 1993 romantic drama directed by Leslie Harris, starring Karen Robinson, Kevin Thigpen and Ebony Jerido. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $480,251 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Female Lead at the Spirit Awards 1994. Critics gave it 69% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Leslie Harris
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Les Films Number One
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. About?
The premise of Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A bright and determined teenager living in Brooklyn’s housing projects dreams of escaping her circumstances through higher education and a career in medicine. Her ambitions are complicated when she develops a romantic relationship with a young man who embodies a carefree lifestyle, enjoying the comforts of a Jeep, a brownstone, and a family connected to his world. Navigating the challenges of love and her aspirations proves to be a test of her resolve and her path to a better future.
Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. Themes & Keywords
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- african american
- hood
- gender in title
- title directed by female
- breaking the fourth wall
- begins with voice over narration
- voice over narration
- written by director
- writer director producer
- late to work
- sent to principal's office
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- principal's office
- 911 call
- premature birth
- giving birth
- infant
- bodega
- doctor
- subway
- high school
- f rated
- urban setting
- teenager
- brooklyn new york city
- housing project
- pregnancy
- new york city
- welfare
- role reversal
- attitude
- family violence
- high school dropout
- ambition
- ghetto
- hip hop
- sexual promiscuity
- single parent
- class differences
- teen pregnancy
- independent film
- surprise ending
Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. Cast
Karen Robinson leads the cast, with Kevin Thigpen and Ebony Jerido. Directed by Leslie Harris; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Leslie Harris
Also Starring in Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.
· 6 moreJust Another Girl on the I.R.T. Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. 69% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 69% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 83%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
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TMDB 68% User score
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Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. Plot Summary
What happens in Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the vibrant borough of Brooklyn, New York, we meet Chantel Mitchell, a 17-year-old girl whose life is a compelling blend of intelligence, wit, and vulnerability. As she maneuvers through the challenges of high school, Chantel’s sharp tongue and inflated ego often clash with her deep-rooted desire to break free from her socio-economic constraints and fulfill her long-held ambition of becoming a doctor. Throughout the movie, she courageously breaks the fourth wall to share her longing to be recognized beyond the limiting racial stereotypes that suggest that teenage African-American girls are merely background noise in the urban environment.
Full summary
The whole story of Just Another Girl on the I.R.T., scene by scene
Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. Box Office
Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. grossed $480,251 worldwide. $479,169 came from the US and Canada and $1,082 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$480.3K
- US & Canada
- $479.2K
- International
- $1.1K
Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. Awards & Nominations
Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. earned 1 award nomination, including Best Female Lead at the Spirit Awards 1994.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 1994 1 nomination- Nominated Best Female Lead – Ariyan A. Johnson
Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.?
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 Chantel's ultimate career aspiration?
Cars in Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.
15 cars on screen, including the 1992 Jeep Wrangler and the 1982 Toyota Celica.
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1992 Jeep Wrangler Important role -
1982 Toyota Celica Minor role -
1980 Buick Century Background role -
1980 Buick Riviera Background role
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Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Just Another Girl on the I.R.T., each answered in a sentence.
How long is Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.?
Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. released?
Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. was released on March 19, 1993.
Who directed Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.?
Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. was directed by Leslie Harris.
More films by Leslie Harris Who is in the cast of Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.?
Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. stars Karen Robinson, Kevin Thigpen and Ebony Jerido, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. make at the box office?
Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. grossed $480,251 worldwide ($479,169 domestic, $1,082 international).
How is Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. rated?
Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. has 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Was Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. nominated for any awards?
Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. have a post-credit scene?
No. Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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