Soul Men (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Soul Men is a 2008 comedy drama directed by Malcolm D. Lee, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $12.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Malcolm D. Lee
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Soul Men About?
The premise of Soul Men without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After the death of their lead singer, Louis and Floyd, the surviving members of a legendary soul group, reunite for a final performance at the Apollo Theater. They embark on a cross-country road trip, confronting old rivalries and rekindling their musical bond as they travel toward New York City. Along the way, they rediscover the joy of their music and the strength of their friendship, facing challenges that force them to confront their past.
Soul Men Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- sex in bed
- viagra
- oral sex
- female topless nudity
- african american
- two word title
- blonde
- latina woman
- alarm clock
- apollo theatre new york city
- lingerie
- year 2008
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- reference to pubic hair
- satire comedy
- fellatio
- band the musical group
- woman on top sex
- ends with a freeze frame
- tribute
- reunion
- masturbation
- singer
- reunion concert
- rapper
- gangster
- concert
- black singer
- star died before release
Soul Men Cast
Samuel L. Jackson leads the cast, with Bernie Mac. Directed by Malcolm D. Lee.
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Director Malcolm D. Lee
More from Malcolm D. Lee
More films directed by Malcolm D. Lee, best-rated first: Girls Trip, The Best Man, The Best Man Holiday and Undercover Brother.
Soul Men Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Soul Men 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 44% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 57%
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 61% User score
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Soul Men Plot Summary
What happens in Soul Men from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The rich history of The Real Deal, a soulful music group, revolves around its lead vocalist, Marcus Hooks, and his harmonious backup singers, Floyd Henderson and Louis Hinds. Together, they once mesmerized audiences with their powerful vocal harmonies. However, everything changed when Marcus opted to pursue a solo career, leaving Floyd and Louis behind. The resulting schism created an unbridgeable gap, leading to a 30-year silence between the two backup singers.
Full summary
The whole story of Soul Men, scene by scene
Soul Men Box Office
Soul Men grossed $12.3 million worldwide. $12.1 million came from the US and Canada and $249,246 (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$12.3M
- US & Canada
- $12.1M
- International
- $249.2K
Soul Men Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Soul Men.
How Well Do You Know Soul Men?
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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Who is the lead vocalist of The Real Deal?
Cars in Soul Men
27 cars on screen, including the 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado and the 1994 Chevrolet Impala SS.
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1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Main role -
1994 Chevrolet Impala SS Main role -
2000 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Minor role
Soul Men Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Homens do Soul” and “Блюзмены”.
- Also known as
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- Homens do Soul
- Блюзмены
- A tuti duó
- סול-מן
- 소울 맨
- Солистът
- 灵魂歌手
- V rytmu soulu, ბლუზმენები
- 靈魂歌手
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Movies Like Soul Men
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Soul Man, The Soul of a Man and Soul to Soul.
Soul Men FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Soul Men, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Soul Men?
Soul Men runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Soul Men released?
Soul Men was released on November 7, 2008.
Who directed Soul Men?
Soul Men was directed by Malcolm D. Lee.
More films by Malcolm D. Lee Who is in the cast of Soul Men?
Soul Men stars Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac.
How much did Soul Men make at the box office?
Soul Men grossed $12.3 million worldwide ($12.1 million domestic, $249,246 international).
How is Soul Men rated?
Soul Men has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Soul Men have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Soul Men has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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