Malibu's Most Wanted (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Malibu's Most Wanted is a 2003 crime comedy directed by John Whitesell, starring Jamie Kennedy, Blair Underwood and Ryan O'Neal. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $34.6 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. Critics gave it 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- John Whitesell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Malibu's Most Wanted About?
The premise of Malibu's Most Wanted without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Brad "B-Rad" Gluckman, a wannabe rapper, finds his aspirations clashing with his father’s ambitions to become governor. His hip-hop lifestyle and antics threaten the campaign, leading his father’s team to attempt to control him. While navigating this pressure, B-Rad also tries to win the affection of a sharp and independent woman from South Central, all while striving to stay true to himself.
Malibu's Most Wanted Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- interracial relationship
- actor
- shopping mall
- embarrassment
- political campaign
- exploding house
- malibu california
- rapper
- black woman white male
- dance
- dancing
- hip hop
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- hip hop culture
- racial impersonation
- street gang
- south central los angeles
- rap music
- nightclub
- father son relationship
- person in a car trunk
- inner city
- ghetto
- explosion
- semiautomatic pistol
- impersonation
- psychiatrist
- accidental shooting
- cousin cousin relationship
- mexican standoff
- clay pigeon shooting
- reference to john wayne
- reference to elvis presley
- reference to nintendo gamecube
- reference to sega dreamcast
- reference to playstation 2
- interracial kiss
- kiss
- rapping
- reference to dairy queen
- couple
- wealth
- urban violence
- urban culture
- shooting
- hood
- booed off stage
- convenience store
- gang violence
- street violence
- handgun
Malibu's Most Wanted Cast
Jamie Kennedy leads the cast, with Blair Underwood and Ryan O'Neal. Directed by John Whitesell.
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Director John Whitesell
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Malibu's Most Wanted Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Malibu's Most Wanted 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.
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IMDb 5.2 /10
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 51% User score
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Malibu's Most Wanted Plot Summary
What happens in Malibu's Most Wanted from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the curtain lifts on this engaging cinematic drama, we are introduced to the lavish life of Bill Gluckman, a Jewish senator from Malibu, California, who is determined to secure the prestigious governor’s seat. Meanwhile, his son Brad, affectionately nicknamed “B-Rad,” is far more interested in channeling his inner rap icon, Eminem, rather than grappling with the intricate challenges that come with his privileged upbringing. This carefree attitude causes great concern among Bill’s political campaign team, who fear that B-Rad’s childish behavior could jeopardize his father’s gubernatorial ambitions.
Full summary
The whole story of Malibu's Most Wanted, scene by scene
Malibu's Most Wanted Box Office & Budget
Malibu's Most Wanted grossed $34.6 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 2.3 times what it cost. $34.4 million came from the US and Canada and $190,303 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$34.6M
2.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $34.4M
- International
- $190.3K
- Budget
- $15M
Malibu's Most Wanted Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Malibu's Most Wanted.
How Well Do You Know Malibu's Most Wanted?
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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- Question 10: not answered
Who is B-Rad's father?
Cars in Malibu's Most Wanted
41 cars on screen, including the 2002 Cadillac Escalade and the 1999 Hummer.
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2002 Cadillac Escalade Main role -
1999 Hummer Important role -
2000 Mercedes-Benz S 500 W220 Important role -
Bentley Azure Minor role
Malibu's Most Wanted Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “El más buscado en Malibú” and “El Mas Buscado de Malibu”.
- Also known as
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- El más buscado en Malibú
- El Mas Buscado de Malibu
- Sequestro em Malibu
- Malibus most wanted
- Herkes Onun Peşinde
- Rapimento a Malibù
- Le Rappeur de Malibu
- Разыскиваются в Малибу
- A fehér csóka
- המבוקשים של מאליבו
- Nejhledanější v Malibu
- Страшилището на Малибу
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- Raperzy z Malibu
- 马里布绑票案
- Розшукується у Малібу
- 말리부의 8마일
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Malibu's Most Wanted FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Malibu's Most Wanted, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Malibu's Most Wanted?
Malibu's Most Wanted runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Malibu's Most Wanted released?
Malibu's Most Wanted was released on April 18, 2003.
Who directed Malibu's Most Wanted?
Malibu's Most Wanted was directed by John Whitesell.
More films by John Whitesell Who is in the cast of Malibu's Most Wanted?
Malibu's Most Wanted stars Jamie Kennedy, Blair Underwood and Ryan O'Neal.
How much did Malibu's Most Wanted make at the box office?
Malibu's Most Wanted grossed $34.6 million worldwide ($34.4 million domestic, $190,303 international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is Malibu's Most Wanted rated?
Malibu's Most Wanted has 5.2/10 on IMDb, 43 on Metacritic and 51% on TMDB.
Does Malibu's Most Wanted have a post-credit scene?
No. Malibu's Most Wanted has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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