True to the Game (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2017, True to the Game is a drama film directed by Preston A. Whitmore II, running about 108 minutes. “Once you're in, there's no way out” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the Terri Woods best selling novel, True to the Game is the love story of Quadir Richards, a charismatic drug lord, and Gena Rollins, a young girl from the projects of Philly. Quadir was able to gain the trust and love of Gena and was on his way out of the game to start a new life with his future bride when tragedy strikes.
Who’s in it. True to the Game stars Columbus Short as Quadir Richards, Erica Peeples as Gena Hollins, Vivica A. Fox as Shoog and Nafessa Williams as Sahirah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, True to the Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from CosmoGo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch True to the Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of True to the Game tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch True to the Game (2017)?
- In CA, True to the Game is available to rent or buy from CosmoGo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is True to the Game worth watching?
- True to the Game holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in True to the Game?
- True to the Game stars Columbus Short, Erica Peeples, Vivica A. Fox, Nafessa Williams and Andra Fuller.
- When was True to the Game released?
- True to the Game was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.