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Get Rich or Die Tryin'

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After losing his mother to murder as a boy, Marcus (Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson) has little support in his life. He starts working for drug dealer Levar (Bill Duke) and his assistant (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje). Although Marcus makes good money selling, his dream is to become a rapper. When he reunites with an old love (Joy Bryant) and is later shot numerous times during a robbery, Marcus decides it's time to change his life. However, his old associates won't let him go so easily.
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Critics Consensus

While it may be based upon 50 Cent's own life experiences, Get Rich Or Die Tryin' is too similar to many other rags-to-riches stories to resonate.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Jun 28, 2022
Sheridan gives this a pacing and depth one doesn’t often find in “urban” product, though Jackson, reliving his own life traumas, is handily upstaged at every turn by Terrence Howard... Go to Full Review Zadie Smith Daily Telegraph (UK) Jan 17, 2018
Tupac, you can sleep easy. Richard Pryor, watch out. Go to Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Dec 6, 2005
1.5/4
The film is a completely disheveled mess, limping from scene to scene with all the urgency of a snail taking his morning constitutional. Go to Full Review James Croot The Post NZ Feb 1, 2021
1.5/5
Get Rich's story, inspired by Jackson's life, simply doesn't gel. Go to Full Review Fernando F. Croce CinePassion Sep 1, 2009
Sheridan's surface vividness is applied around a vacuum Go to Full Review Ethan Alter Film Journal International Mar 1, 2007
People behind the movie will no doubt get rich, but it's a shame they didn't try harder to make a better picture. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jay C @Jayjayjayjayjayjay Jul 13, 2026 People are hating but this movie is actually good See more David S @IH8Phags69 Jul 12, 2026 Yeah that's right everybody feel sorry for the !diot crack dealer trying to become a rapper! 🙄 See more Oscar T @ScarfaceRampage Jun 27, 2026 Underrated and classic See more Damon G @Dmoney420 Feb 22, 2026 Classic 50 cent is the goat his tv shows are dope all the power books and bmf are the best TV shows classic this is the movie after he came out with his album get rich or die tryin classic rap album See more Carlos I @carlosFibarra Feb 3, 2026 After hearing for decades about how legendary this film is, I’m convinced I must’ve watched the wrong thing, because Get Rich or Die Tryin’ felt incredibly corny and riddled with cliches. While 50 Cent’s real-life story is undeniably compelling, his transition to the big screen is rocky at best; he struggles to deliver a decent performance, often coming across as wooden amidst a super derivative "hustler-to-hero" plot we've seen done better elsewhere. The music is pretty cool I guess, but it isn't enough to save a movie that feels more like a shallow branding exercise than a gritty cinematic masterpiece. See more Aye G T @MovieGoat Dec 29, 2025 Goat!! If u think this movie trash i dont know what you be watching lol when rappers actually made crazy good movies not gonna lie! Real life story See more Read all reviews
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Jim Sheridan

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50 Cent

Marcus

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Majestic

Walter Alza Jr.

Raoul

Serena Reeder

Katrina

Benz Antoine

Ray Wilmore

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Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - Love Will Get You Killed Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - Love Will Get You Killed 2:12 Now Playing Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - I Could Be Wrong, But I'm Right Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - I Could Be Wrong, But I'm Right 1:39 Now Playing Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - Where's the Money? Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - Where's the Money? 1:38 Now Playing Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - Marcus Meets Bama Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - Marcus Meets Bama 2:07 Now Playing Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - I'm Pregnant Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - I'm Pregnant 1:28 Now Playing Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - Rules to Selling Crack Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - Rules to Selling Crack 1:56 Now Playing Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - I'll Never Let Her Go Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - I'll Never Let Her Go 2:10 Now Playing Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - Are You My Best Friend? Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - Are You My Best Friend? 2:10 Now Playing Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - I'd Rather Die Like a Man Than Live Like a Coward Get Rich or Die Tryin': Official Clip - I'd Rather Die Like a Man Than Live Like a Coward 1:57 Now Playing View more videos

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Synopsis After losing his mother to murder as a boy, Marcus (Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson) has little support in his life. He starts working for drug dealer Levar (Bill Duke) and his assistant (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje). Although Marcus makes good money selling, his dream is to become a rapper. When he reunites with an old love (Joy Bryant) and is later shot numerous times during a robbery, Marcus decides it's time to change his life. However, his old associates won't let him go so easily.
Director
Jim Sheridan
Producer
Jimmy Iovine, Paul Rosenberg, Chris Lighty
Screenwriter
Terence Winter
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, MTV Films
Rating
R (Nudity|Drug Content|Pervasive Language|Sexuality|Strong Violence)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Music, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 9, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 15, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$31.0M
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Surround
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