Notorious (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Notorious is a 2009 biographical drama directed by George Tillman Jr, starring Derek Luke and Jamal Woolard. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $44.4 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- George Tillman Jr
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Budget
- $20M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Notorious About?
The premise of Notorious without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Rising from Brooklyn’s tough streets, Notorious B.I.G. achieved global recognition, forever changing the landscape of hip-hop. Known for his exceptional storytelling abilities, he vividly depicted the realities of urban life with raw honesty, quickly gaining respect and a dedicated following. His impactful narratives resonated across generations, giving a voice to those often unheard and solidifying his place as a cultural icon whose influence continues to be felt.
Notorious Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- drive by shooting
- sex scene
- woman on top
- female frontal nudity
- woman wears suspenders
- bedford stuyvesant brooklyn new york city
- sacrifice
- price of fame
- immorality
- irresponsibility
- father daughter relationship
- lust
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- rap music
- 1990s
- single mother
- rivalry
- murder
- mother son relationship
- female rear nudity
- drug dealer
- death threat
- crack cocaine
- death of son
- based on true story
- voice over narration
- nightclub
- rap concert
- boy wears eyeglasses
- arrest
- reference to kurtis blow
- domestic violence
- adultery
- profanity
- caught having sex
- female singer
- media hype
- record producer
- threesome
- vulgarity
- woman beats a woman
- marital reconciliation
- breakup
- jealousy
- secret
- death
- gun
- 1980s
- los angeles california
- wedding
- told in flashback
Notorious Cast
Derek Luke leads the cast, with Jamal Woolard. Directed by George Tillman Jr.
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Director George Tillman Jr
More from George Tillman Jr
More films directed by George Tillman Jr, best-rated first: The Hate U Give, The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete, Soul Food and Men of Honor.
Notorious Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Notorious 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 69% User score
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Notorious Plot Summary
What happens in Notorious 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
The film opens on March 8, 1997, in Los Angeles, where a lively party pulsates to the beats of the popular song Hypnotize. Among the attendees is Biggie Smalls, who is relaxing in a chair, cigar in hand, while energetic dancers, including Faith Evans and Puff Daddy, entertain the crowd. In a brief moment of joy, Biggie, Puff Daddy, and their gang cruise around town, drawing the attention of admirers. However, the fun abruptly turns to horror when a black Chevy Impala pulls up, unleashing a hail of bullets directed at Biggie.
Full summary
The whole story of Notorious, scene by scene
Notorious Box Office & Budget
Notorious grossed $44.4 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $36.8 million came from the US and Canada and $7.6 million (17%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$44.4M
2.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $36.8M
- International
- $7.6M
- Budget
- $20M
Notorious Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Notorious.
How Well Do You Know Notorious?
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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What song sets the tone for the opening party scene in the movie?
Cars in Notorious
23 cars on screen, including the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban and the 1994 Chevrolet Impala SS.
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1997 Chevrolet Suburban Main role -
1994 Chevrolet Impala SS Important role -
1997 Hummer Important role -
BMW 3 E30 Minor role
Notorious Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Notorious BIG” and “Ноториус”.
- Also known as
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- Notorious BIG
- Ноториус
- 노토리어스
- Notorious B.I.G.
- NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - A N.A.GY. rapper
- נוטוריוס
- Notorious B.I.G. - Nenhum Sonho é Grande Demais
- The Notorious B.I.G.
- Ноториъс
- Bēdīgi slavens
- Kötü Şöhret
- Notorious B.I.G
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- 匪帮说唱传奇
- Ноторіус
- ノトーリアス・B.I.G.
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Notorious FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Notorious, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Notorious?
Notorious runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Notorious released?
Notorious was released on January 16, 2009.
Who directed Notorious?
Notorious was directed by George Tillman Jr.
More films by George Tillman Jr Who is in the cast of Notorious?
Notorious stars Derek Luke and Jamal Woolard.
How much did Notorious make at the box office?
Notorious grossed $44.4 million worldwide ($36.8 million domestic, $7.6 million international) on a budget of $20 million.
How is Notorious rated?
Notorious has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 60 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Notorious have a post-credit scene?
No. Notorious has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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