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Top Five (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Top Five is a 2014 romantic comedy starring Rosario Dawson, Chris Rock and Kevin Hart. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $26.1 million worldwide. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Actor in a Comedy Movie at the Critics' Choice 2015. Critics gave it 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

IMDb rating
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
85%
worldwide gross
$26.1M
award nominations
3
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Top Five (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Top Five About?

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

A comedian-turned-actor, Andre Allen, finds his career unexpectedly challenged by a harsh film review. Seeking to reclaim his artistic integrity, he reluctantly agrees to participate in a television special with a cynical journalist, Chelsea. As they journey through New York City, Andre confronts his past, redefines his ambitions, and rediscovers the joy of stand-up comedy while navigating the pressures of fame and the intricacies of personal relationships.

Top Five Themes & Keywords

· 23 tags
  • gay
  • sex scene
  • female topless nudity
  • homosexual
  • bisexual
  • sober
  • sobriety
  • comedian
  • stand up comedian
  • doggystyle sex
  • romantic comedy
  • interview
+11 more
  • journalist
  • in medias res
  • celebrity
  • addiction
  • alcoholism
  • two word title
  • directed by star
  • title spoken by character
  • breasts
  • female nudity
  • female rear nudity
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Cast & crew

Top Five Cast

Rosario Dawson leads the cast, with Chris Rock and Kevin Hart.

Ratings

Top Five Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Top Five 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

Plot

Top Five Plot Summary

What happens in Top Five from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Reporter Chelsea Brown (Rosario Dawson) spends a pivotal day interviewing comedian and recovering alcoholic Andre Allen (Chris Rock), known for his role in the popular film series Hammy The Bear, centered around a cop in a bear suit. As Andre attempts to transition into more serious roles with his latest film Uprize, where he portrays the Haitian revolutionary figure Dutty Boukman, he becomes disheartened by the negative critical reception, especially from James Nielson, a prominent critic from the New York Times, whom Andre despises.

Full summary

The whole story of Top Five, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Top Five Box Office

Top Five grossed $26.1 million worldwide. $25.3 million came from the US and Canada and $800,000 (3%) from the rest of the world.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$26.1M

US & Canada
$25.3M
International
$800K
US & Canada 97% Rest of the world 3%
Awards

Top Five Awards & Nominations

Top Five earned 3 award nominations, including Best Actor in a Comedy Movie at the Critics' Choice 2015.

3 nominations1 ceremony

Videos

Top Five Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Top Five.

Top Five Movie Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Top Five?

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 profession does Andre Allen hold in 'Top Five'?

Cars

Cars in Top Five

32 cars on screen, including the 2006 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport and the 2005 Maybach 62 V240.

All 32 cars
  • 2006 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport in Top Five 2006 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport Important role
  • 2005 Maybach 62 V240 in Top Five 2005 Maybach 62 V240 Important role
  • 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 550 W221 in Top Five 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 550 W221 Important role
  • Ford Crown Victoria in Top Five Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

Top Five Also Known As

21 alternative titles, including “Finally Famous” and “Pět nejlepších”.

Also known as
  • Finally Famous
  • Pět nejlepších
  • Topo Cinco
  • Пятёрка лидеров
  • חמשת הראשונים
  • Top cinco
  • 业内前五
  • Az öt kedvenc
  • Pierwsza piątka
  • 탑 파이브
  • İlk Beş
  • No Auge da Fama
+9 more
  • În sfârșit celebru
  • Pirmais piecinieks
  • Топ 5
  • トップ・ファイブ
  • Startinis penketukas
  • ห้าอันดับสูงสุด
  • Топ-5
  • Pet najboljih
  • 喜劇人生

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FAQ

Top Five FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

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

How long is Top Five?

Top Five runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Top Five released?

Top Five was released on December 12, 2014.

Who is in the cast of Top Five?

Top Five stars Rosario Dawson, Chris Rock and Kevin Hart, among 4 credited actors.

How much did Top Five make at the box office?

Top Five grossed $26.1 million worldwide ($25.3 million domestic, $800,000 international).

How is Top Five rated?

Top Five has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Was Top Five nominated for any awards?

Top Five received 3 nominations across 1 ceremony.

Does Top Five have a post-credit scene?

No. Top Five has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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