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Get Out 2017
Horror thrillerIndependentPsychological horror
A 2017 American psychological horror film, Get Out was created by Jordan Peele as his first directorial effort. The movie features Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Lil Rel Howery, LaKeith Stanfield, Bradley Whitford, Caleb Landry Jones, Stephen Root, Catherine Keener, and Betty Gabriel in leading roles. It tells the story of a young black man, played by Kaluuya, who discovers disturbing truths during a visit to his white girlfriend's family, portrayed by Williams.
The film earned $259.9 million at the box office despite costing $4.5 million to produce. Critics praised Peele’s direction and writing, along with Kaluuya’s acting performance. It was recognized as one of the best 10 films of 2017 by the National Board of Review, the American Film Institute, and Time magazine. At the 90th Academy Awards, Get Out received four nominations including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Kaluuya, and Best Original Screenplay, ultimately winning the last category. Over time, it has been viewed as one of the finest horror movies of the 21st century. In 2021, its screenplay was named the greatest of the 21st century by the Writers Guild of America West.
Cast
- Daniel KaluuyaChris Washington
- Zailand Adams11-year-old Chris
- Allison WilliamsRose Armitage
- Bradley WhitfordDean Armitage
- Caleb Landry JonesJeremy Armitage
- Stephen RootJim Hudson
- LaKeith StanfieldAndre Hayworth / Logan King
- Catherine KeenerMissy Armitage<!--- per opening credits
- Lil Rel HoweryRod Williams
- Erika AlexanderDetective Latoya
- Marcus HendersonWalter
- Betty GabrielGeorgina
- Richard HerdRoman Armitage
- Jeronimo SpinxDetective Drake
- Ian CasselberryDetective Garcia
- Trey BurvantOfficer Ryan
- Geraldine SingerPhilomena King
Crew
- Director
- Jordan Peele
- Writer
- Jordan Peele
- Producer
- Sean McKittrick, Jason Blum, Edward H. Hamm Jr., Jordan Peele
- Cinematography
- Toby Oliver
- Editing
- Gregory Plotkin
- Music
- Michael Abels
Details
- Production
- Blumhouse–Atomic Monster, Monkeypaw Productions, QC Entertainment
- Distributor
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $4.5 million
- Box office
- $259.9 million
