Rotten Tomatoes

Movies / TV

    Celebrity

      No Results Found

      View All
      Movies Tv shows Shop News Showtimes

      The American Society of Magical Negroes

      PG-13 Released Mar 15 1h 44m Comedy Fantasy TRAILER for The American Society of Magical Negroes: Trailer 1 List The American Society of Magical Negroes: Exclusive Featurette - Origin Story The American Society of Magical Negroes: Exclusive Featurette - Origin Story 2:52 The American Society of Magical Negroes: Trailer 1 The American Society of Magical Negroes: Trailer 1 2:31 View more videos
      26% Tomatometer 74 Reviews 63% Audience Score 100+ Verified Ratings THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES is a fresh, satirical comedy inspired by the "magical negro" cinematic trope popularized in American cinema and television throughout the 20th Century and first named and criticized by filmmaker Spike Lee. Flipping the trope on its head, THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES follows a young man, Aren, who is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people more comfortable. Although initially enamored with his new powers, Aren begins to question the value of using supernatural means to do the very thing he's felt obligated to do his whole life. Read More Read Less Watch on Peacock Stream Now

      Where to Watch

      The American Society of Magical Negroes

      Peacock Fandango at Home Prime Video Apple TV

      Watch The American Society of Magical Negroes with a subscription on Peacock, rent on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV, or buy on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV.

      The American Society of Magical Negroes

      What to Know

      Critics Consensus

      The American Society of Magical Negroes has a promising premise, but is too timid to fully engage with its most provocative ideas.

      Read Critics Reviews

      Audience Says

      The American Society of Magical Negroes offers some funny food for thought, but it plays things too safe to reach its full potential.

      Read Audience Reviews

      Critics Reviews

      View All (74) Critics Reviews
      Mark Kermode Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube) It's not only utterly bereft of magic, but what it lacks it's that sense of anarchic strangeness or weirdness... Apr 29, 2024 Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Unfortunately, Kobi Libii’s film is far too diffident and polite in its approach to leave much of a mark in the conversation about race and representation in US culture. Rated: 2/5 Apr 29, 2024 Full Review Kambole Campbell Empire Magazine Despite a valiant effort from Justice Smith, the satire in The American Society of Magical Negroes feels aimless, scattered across a story that struggles to pick a meaningful direction. Rated: 2/5 Apr 25, 2024 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy What a wasted opportunity. Rated: 2/4 Jun 5, 2024 Full Review Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat There’s an inescapable feeling that it could and should have gone for the jugular far more than it does. Rated: 2.5/4 May 28, 2024 Full Review Dave Golder Radio Times As a whole, though, this is too much of a mishmash to full satisfy. Rated: 3/5 May 2, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

      Audience Reviews

      View All (241) audience reviews
      Malaki the concept was there but to many sub-plots for the movie to be moving in a singular direction Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/24/24 Full Review Gwen The movie was entertaining but not worth more than 3 stars. I did like how it incorporating Gen X and Z with generations prior. It depicted how companies are created today and the billionaires who run them and especially how societies are really trying to be mindful of all people and cultures without dismissing them entirely. I wasn't especially excited about the characters. Not that it needed a big name, but the main characters, including David Alan Grier, didn't do it for me. I'd watch in on-line and not in the theatre if I had to do it over again. But it wasn't a total loss. I just didn't leave the theatre wanting more. The ending seemed forced. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/05/24 Full Review Jim S First, big applause for tackling a fairly unknown (to some) troupe, with some definite funny moments. Unfortunately, the story and writing were messy. They beat you over the head with the troupe instead of finding more clever ways to portray (ala American Fiction). The final act was well delivered but like a Chris Rock punch line, went a little too long. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/29/24 Full Review Jean The movie made no sense. Not sure who the audience was for this movie but this script should have stayed in the development room. Cheers. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/29/24 Full Review John This is a great movie. The reviews initially had me worried but after I got through the first 10 minutes the movie was quite pleasing. It is not fall out of your seat funny but it is quality. Its on my list to purchase once its available for download. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/28/24 Full Review Ted H Great premise, but sappy rom com. Sweet. No teeth. Needed Spike or Jordon Peele to bring it home. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/26/24 Full Review Read all reviews
      The American Society of Magical Negroes

      My Rating

      Read More Read Less POST RATING WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW

      Cast & Crew

      67% 80% The Book of Clarence TRAILER for The Book of Clarence 83% 63% The Art of Self-Defense TRAILER for The Art of Self-Defense 34% % A Little White Lie TRAILER for A Little White Lie 25% 70% Back on the Strip TRAILER for Back on the Strip 22% 57% Corner Office TRAILER for Corner Office Discover more movies and TV shows. View More

      Movie Info

      Synopsis THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES is a fresh, satirical comedy inspired by the "magical negro" cinematic trope popularized in American cinema and television throughout the 20th Century and first named and criticized by filmmaker Spike Lee. Flipping the trope on its head, THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES follows a young man, Aren, who is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people more comfortable. Although initially enamored with his new powers, Aren begins to question the value of using supernatural means to do the very thing he's felt obligated to do his whole life.
      Director
      Kobi Libii
      Producer
      Julia Lebedev, Eddie Vaisman, Angel Lopez, Kobi Libii
      Screenwriter
      Kobi Libii
      Distributor
      Focus Features
      Production Co
      Sight Unseen Pictures
      Rating
      PG-13 (Thematic Material|Suggestive Material|Some Strong Language)
      Genre
      Comedy, Fantasy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Mar 15, 2024, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Apr 2, 2024
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $2.5M
      Runtime
      1h 44m
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)
      Most Popular at Home Now