On the Come Up (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2022, On the Come Up is a drama and music film directed by Wanuri Kahiu, running about 115 minutes. “It only takes one battle to change your life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bri, a young rapper and the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died just before making it big. Her father’s legend makes him a hard act to follow, but between Bri being bullied and watching her mother struggle after losing her job, she pours out her frustration into songs that become big viral hits.
Who’s in it. On the Come Up stars Jamila Gray as Brianna 'Bri' Jackson, Noa Dior Rucker as Young Bri, Sanaa Lathan as Jay and Michael Cooper Jr. as Malik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, On the Come Up has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $46K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Come Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Come Up tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Come Up (2022)?
- In US, On the Come Up is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is On the Come Up worth watching?
- On the Come Up holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in On the Come Up?
- On the Come Up stars Jamila Gray, Noa Dior Rucker, Sanaa Lathan, Michael Cooper Jr. and Miles Gutiérrez-Riley.
- When was On the Come Up released?
- On the Come Up was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.