Before I Self Destruct (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2009, Before I Self Destruct is an action and drama film directed by 50 Cent, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. A coming of age story about an inner-city youth raised by a hardworking single mother. When his dream of becoming a basketball player fails to materialize, he finds himself employed in a supermarket. After his mother is tragically gunned down, Clarence (played by Jackson) is consumed by revenge and takes up a life of crime in order to support his younger brother.
Who’s in it. Before I Self Destruct stars 50 Cent as Clarence, Clifton Powell as Sean, Ira Berkowitz as Mr. Moore and Gabriel Ellis as Rafael, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Before I Self Destruct has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before I Self Destruct page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before I Self Destruct tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before I Self Destruct (2009)?
- In US, Before I Self Destruct is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Before I Self Destruct worth watching?
- Before I Self Destruct holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before I Self Destruct?
- Before I Self Destruct stars 50 Cent, Clifton Powell, Ira Berkowitz, Gabriel Ellis and Los Jones.
- When was Before I Self Destruct released?
- Before I Self Destruct was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.