Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2005, Get Rich or Die Tryin' is a drama, crime and music film directed by Jim Sheridan, running about 117 minutes. “If you think you know the story... You don't know the man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A tale of an inner city drug dealer who turns away from crime to pursue his passion, rap music.
Who’s in it. Get Rich or Die Tryin' stars 50 Cent as Marcus, Joy Bryant as Charlene, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Majestic and Omar Benson Miller as Keryl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Get Rich or Die Tryin' has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $46.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential 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 Get Rich or Die Tryin' page.
If you liked it. Fans of Get Rich or Die Tryin' tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005)?
- In US, Get Rich or Die Tryin' is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, 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 Get Rich or Die Tryin' worth watching?
- Get Rich or Die Tryin' holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Get Rich or Die Tryin'?
- Get Rich or Die Tryin' stars 50 Cent, Joy Bryant, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Omar Benson Miller and Terrence Howard.
- When was Get Rich or Die Tryin' released?
- Get Rich or Die Tryin' was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.