Get Out
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Get Out is a 2017 horror film directed by Jordan Peele, starring Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Catherine Keener. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
Get Out is a 2017 American psychological horror film written, co-produced, and directed by Jordan Peele in his directorial debut. It stars Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Lil Rel Howery, LaKeith Stanfield, Bradley Whitford, Caleb Landry Jones, Stephen Root, Catherine Keener, and Betty Gabriel. The plot follows a young Black man (Chris), who uncovers shocking secrets when he meets the family of his White girlfriend (Rose).
The film was a commercial success, grossing $259.9 million against a $4.5 million budget, and received universal acclaim for Peele's screenplay and direction, as well as Kaluuya's performance, and was chosen by the National Board of Review, the American Film Institute, and Time magazine as one of the top 10 films of 2017.
Production
Written by Jordan Peele, the film was produced by Monkeypaw Productions. Michael Abels composed the score. Toby Oliver handled the cinematography. The film runs 104 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $4,500,000, Get Out grossed $255,407,969 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
The film's influence spread across the century; its narrative and tone echo in much later cinema.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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