Something New (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Something New is a 2006 romantic drama directed by Sanaa Hamri, starring Sanaa Lathan, Simon Baker and Golden Brooks. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $11.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Sanaa Hamri
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Focus Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Something New About?
The premise of Something New without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This unconventional drama-romance follows a man who unexpectedly finds himself at the center of a chaotic night. He encounters eccentric characters, including gunslinging reverends, and becomes entangled in a series of unpredictable events involving illicit substances and clandestine encounters. As the evening progresses, he confronts challenges to his identity, blurring the lines between love, chaos, and self-discovery.
Something New Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- black woman white man kiss
- black woman white man relationship
- black woman white male
- interracial kiss
- interracial love
- blind date
- f rated
- white male black female relationship
- interracial relationship
- opposites attract
- erotic dance
- interracial romance
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- afroamerican character
- afroamerican woman
- afroamerican girl
- female director
- female filmmaker
- starbucks coffee
- love
- romantic comedy
- friend
- partner
- landscaper
- accounting
- heart
- valentine's day
- party
- career woman
- accountant
- race
- new home
- architect
- african american
- title directed by female
- urban setting
- toilet
- workout
- photograph
- women's bathroom
- wedding
- wedding photo
- wedding day
- tuxedo
- supervisor
- ring
- restaurant
- real estate
- racial tension
- racial identity
- racial comment
Something New Cast
Sanaa Lathan leads the cast, with Simon Baker and Golden Brooks. Directed by Sanaa Hamri.
- Director Sanaa Hamri
More from Sanaa Hamri
More films directed by Sanaa Hamri, best-rated first: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, Just Wright, Lovestruck: The Musical and Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi.
Something New Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Something New 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 64% User score
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Something New Plot Summary
What happens in Something New from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the carefully structured life of Kenya McQueen, a successful certified public accountant, her unwavering commitment to perfectionism has rendered her existence monotone, much like her newly purchased house. However, her friends aren’t willing to let her stay in this dull routine for too long. They heroically step in to arrange a blind date with the charming landscape architect Brian Kelly, whose unique charisma rivals only the stunning beauty of the gardens he creates. Unfortunately, Kenya’s outlook takes a nosedive when she learns of Brian’s Caucasian background during their unexpected first meeting at Starbucks, leading her to make a hasty exit.
Full summary
The whole story of Something New, scene by scene
Something New Box Office
Something New grossed $11.5 million worldwide. $11.5 million came from the US and Canada and $15,101 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$11.5M
- US & Canada
- $11.5M
- International
- $15.1K
Something New Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 clips.
- Trailer Something New (2006) Trailer
- Clip Sanaa Lathan Begins To Open Her Heart to Simon Baker
- Clip Kenya Gets Brian Back
How Well Do You Know Something New?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Kenya McQueen's profession?
Cars in Something New
19 cars on screen, including the 1975 Dodge Ramcharger and the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Typ 3D.
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1975 Dodge Ramcharger Important role -
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Typ 3D Important role -
2005 Audi A6 C6 Minor role -
Jaguar XK8 X100 Minor role
Something New Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Coś nowego” and “Un nuevo amor”.
- Also known as
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- Coś nowego
- Un nuevo amor
- Algo nuevo
- Uma Coisa Nova As Surpresas do Coracao
- Öfter mal was neues
- Neue Liebe, neues Glück
- Ilyen még nem volt
- משהו חדש
- Нещо ново
- Что-то Новенькое
- Něco nového
- Uma Coisa Nova: As Surpresas do Coração
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- 썸딩 뉴
- Щось новеньке
- Encuentro inesperado
- รักใหม่ ทำไมต้องเธอ
- Ceva nou
- Nešto novo
- Aşk İçin Değer
- 新人恋曲
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Something New FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Something New, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Something New?
Something New runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Something New released?
Something New was released on February 3, 2006.
Who directed Something New?
Something New was directed by Sanaa Hamri.
More films by Sanaa Hamri Who is in the cast of Something New?
Something New stars Sanaa Lathan, Simon Baker and Golden Brooks.
How much did Something New make at the box office?
Something New grossed $11.5 million worldwide ($11.5 million domestic, $15,101 international).
How is Something New rated?
Something New has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 64 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Something New have a post-credit scene?
No. Something New has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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