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Peeples (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Peeples (2013) movie poster

Peeples is a 2013 romantic comedy directed by Tina Gordon Chism, starring Craig Robinson, Kerry Washington and David Alan Grier. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $9.3 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. Critics gave it 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.

IMDb rating
5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
38%
worldwide gross
$9.3M
Metascore
52
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Peeples (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
Budget
$15M
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is Peeples About?

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

When Wade Walker unexpectedly attends the Peeples family reunion in the Hamptons, he intends to propose to Grace. His bold move throws the established family into a whirlwind of humorous situations. Over the weekend, Wade encounters eccentric relatives and navigates the complexities of their dynamics, discovering that even seemingly disparate families can find connection and shared laughter through unexpected circumstances.

Peeples Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Peeples Cast

Craig Robinson leads the cast, with Kerry Washington and David Alan Grier. Directed by Tina Gordon Chism; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Tina Gordon Chism

More films directed by Tina Gordon Chism, best-rated first: Little and Praise This.

Full filmography
Ratings

Peeples Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Peeples 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.

Plot

Peeples Plot Summary

What happens in Peeples 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 Tyler Perry Presents Peeples takes us through the lives of the affluent Peeples family as they gather for their cherished annual reunion, celebrated on Moby Dick Day in Sag Harbor, a picturesque spot in the Hamptons. The tranquil weekend takes an unexpected turn when Wade Walker, portrayed by Craig Robinson, suddenly shows up, hoping to propose to their daughter Grace, played by Kerry Washington. This impromptu proposal is spurred on by his brother Chris, but as Wade arrives, his troubles begin when a mishap with a family dog leads to the loss of his wallet.

Full summary

The whole story of Peeples, scene by scene

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Box office

Peeples Box Office & Budget

Peeples grossed $9.3 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 62% of what it cost. $9.2 million came from the US and Canada and $130,101 (1%) from the rest of the world.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$9.3M

62% of its budget back

US & Canada
$9.2M
International
$130.1K
Budget
$15M
US & Canada 99% Rest of the world 1%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Peeples?

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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FAQ

Peeples FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Peeples?

Peeples runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Peeples released?

Peeples was released on May 10, 2013.

Who directed Peeples?

Peeples was directed by Tina Gordon Chism.

More films by Tina Gordon Chism

Who is in the cast of Peeples?

Peeples stars Craig Robinson, Kerry Washington and David Alan Grier, among 4 credited actors.

How much did Peeples make at the box office?

Peeples grossed $9.3 million worldwide ($9.2 million domestic, $130,101 international) on a budget of $15 million.

How is Peeples rated?

Peeples has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.

Does Peeples have a post-credit scene?

Yes. Peeples has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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