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Just Wright (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Just Wright is a 2010 romantic comedy directed by Sanaa Hamri, starring Queen Latifah, Common and Paula Patton. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $21.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

IMDb rating
5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
47%
worldwide gross
$21.6M
Metascore
51
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Just Wright (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Sanaa Hamri
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Just Wright About?

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

Leslie Wright, a dedicated physical therapist, unexpectedly finds herself working with rising basketball star Scott McKnight. As she helps him recover from an injury, Leslie is drawn into the exciting world of professional sports and develops feelings for Scott. However, her friend Morgan also harbors a secret crush on him, creating a complicated dynamic. Leslie must navigate her growing feelings while dealing with the pressures of the basketball world and the challenges of friendship.

Just Wright Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • national basketball association
  • new jersey nets
  • miami heat
  • buick automobile
  • buick electra
  • ferrari
  • ferrari f430 spider
  • ford motor company
  • ford crown victoria
  • ford escape hybrid
  • ford f350 super duty
  • ford mustang
+38 more
  • mercedes benz
  • mercedes benz r 350
  • mercedes benz s klasse
  • mitsubishi
  • nissan
  • nissan frontier
  • nissan sentra
  • rolls royce
  • rolls royce phantom
  • toyota
  • toyota camry
  • toyota celica
  • toyota corolla
  • toyota prius the car
  • toyota highlander hybrid
  • coca cola
  • adidas
  • basketball ball
  • basketball hoop
  • blackberry
  • nike
  • gatorade
  • spalding
  • playstation 3 controller
  • cookie
  • espn
  • turner network television
  • tnt channel
  • tnt television network
  • spaghetti
  • birthday
  • eating a spaghetti
  • basketball jersey
  • basketball sport
  • feel good romance
  • fictional sports news program
  • basketball court
  • playstation 3
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Cast & crew

Just Wright Cast

Queen Latifah leads the cast, with Common and Paula Patton. Directed by Sanaa Hamri.

From the director

More from Sanaa Hamri

More films directed by Sanaa Hamri, best-rated first: Something New, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, Lovestruck: The Musical and Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi.

Full filmography
Ratings

Just Wright Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Just Wright 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

Plot

Just Wright Plot Summary

What happens in Just Wright 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

Leslie Wright, portrayed by Queen Latifah, is a forthright physical therapist who finds herself weary of the typical “guy’s girl” lifestyle. Alongside her God-sister, Morgan, they share a home where Morgan dreams of becoming an NBA trophy wife. Their lives take an unexpected turn after a Nets basketball game, when Leslie aids star player Scott McKnight, played by Common, at a gas station. Grateful for her help, Scott invites Leslie to his birthday celebration, where she attends with Morgan. It’s then that Scott’s interest shifts from Leslie to Morgan, leading to a whirlwind romance that culminates in their engagement.

Full summary

The whole story of Just Wright, scene by scene

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Box office

Just Wright Box Office

Just Wright grossed $21.6 million worldwide. $21.5 million came from the US and Canada and $44,061 (0%) from the rest of the world.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$21.6M

US & Canada
$21.5M
International
$44.1K
US & Canada 100% Rest of the world 0%
Videos

Just Wright Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Just Wright.

JUST WRIGHT - Official trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Just Wright?

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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Who plays the role of Leslie Wright?

Cars

Cars in Just Wright

19 cars on screen, including the 1966 Ford Mustang and the 1978 Buick Electra 225.

All 19 cars
  • 1966 Ford Mustang in Just Wright 1966 Ford Mustang Main role
  • 1978 Buick Electra 225 in Just Wright 1978 Buick Electra 225 Important role
  • Maybach 57 W240 in Just Wright Maybach 57 W240 Important role
  • 2005 Ferrari F430 Spider in Just Wright 2005 Ferrari F430 Spider Minor role
Details

Just Wright Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “Love & Game” and “Просто Райт”.

Also known as
  • Love & Game
  • Просто Райт
  • Rimbalzi d'amore
  • Just Wright - In diesem Spiel zählt jeder Treffer
  • Doğru Hamle
  • Jugada perfecta
  • Wygrać miłość
  • Terápiás szerelem
  • Jedině ona
  • פשוט נכון בשבילה
  • Jogo de Paixão
  • Jogada Certa
+7 more
  • Просто Лесли Райт
  • Jedine ona
  • Ljubezenski prekršek
  • 恋のスラムダンク
  • 抚爱伤痛
  • 저스트 라이트
  • ชู้ตโดนใจ คนนี้ใช่เลย

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FAQ

Just Wright FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Just Wright?

Just Wright runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Just Wright released?

Just Wright was released on May 14, 2010.

Who directed Just Wright?

Just Wright was directed by Sanaa Hamri.

More films by Sanaa Hamri

Who is in the cast of Just Wright?

Just Wright stars Queen Latifah, Common and Paula Patton.

How much did Just Wright make at the box office?

Just Wright grossed $21.6 million worldwide ($21.5 million domestic, $44,061 international).

How is Just Wright rated?

Just Wright has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.

Does Just Wright have a post-credit scene?

No. Just Wright has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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