Meet the Blacks (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2016, Meet the Blacks is a comedy and horror film directed by Deon Taylor, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. As Carl Black gets the opportunity to move his family out of Chicago in hope of a better life, their arrival in Beverly Hills is timed with that city's annual purge, where all crime is legal for twelve hours.
Who’s in it. Meet the Blacks stars Mike Epps as Carl Black, Zulay Henao as Lorena, George Lopez as President El Bama and Mike Tyson as James Clown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Meet the Blacks has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $9.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel 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 Meet the Blacks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meet the Blacks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meet the Blacks (2016)?
- In US, Meet the Blacks is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Philo, 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 Meet the Blacks worth watching?
- Meet the Blacks holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Meet the Blacks?
- Meet the Blacks stars Mike Epps, Zulay Henao, George Lopez, Mike Tyson and Charlie Murphy.
- When was Meet the Blacks released?
- Meet the Blacks was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.