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Mavis! (2016): Ratings & Box Office

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Mavis! is a 2016 biographical documentary directed by Jessica Edwards. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $38,597 worldwide. Critics gave it 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

IMDb rating
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
97%
worldwide gross
$38.6K
Metascore
71
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Mavis! (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Jessica Edwards
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mavis! About?

The premise of Mavis! without spoilers.

This documentary chronicles the extraordinary life and career of Mavis Staples, a seminal figure in American music. It explores her early years singing gospel with her family group, The Staple Singers, and their evolution into a groundbreaking soul and folk ensemble. The film also examines Mavis’s impactful solo career and her consistent use of music as a vehicle for social commentary and activism, showcasing her enduring influence across generations.

Mavis! Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • rnb
  • f rated
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Crew

The Director of Mavis!

Directed by Jessica Edwards.

From the director

More from Jessica Edwards

More films directed by Jessica Edwards: Skate Dreams and The Landfill.

Full filmography
Ratings

Mavis! Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Mavis! 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

Box office

Mavis! Box Office

Mavis! grossed $38,597 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$38.6K

International
$38.6K
Videos

Mavis! Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mavis!.

Mavis! - Official Trailer
Details

Mavis! Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Mavis - La regina del soul” and “메이비스!”.

Also known as
  • Mavis - La regina del soul
  • 메이비스!
  • Blueslegenden Mavis!

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FAQ

Mavis! FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Mavis!?

Mavis! runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Mavis! released?

Mavis! was released on February 12, 2016.

Who directed Mavis!?

Mavis! was directed by Jessica Edwards.

More films by Jessica Edwards

How much did Mavis! make at the box office?

Mavis! grossed $38,597 worldwide.

How is Mavis! rated?

Mavis! has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.

Does Mavis! have a post-credit scene?

No. Mavis! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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