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Sorry to Bother You

Sorry to Bother You

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Sorry to Bother You

"Destiny is calling."

2018

1h 52m

6.8(1846 votes)

Fantasy

Science Fiction

Comedy

Overview

In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, black telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success – which propels him into a macabre universe.

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Cinereach

MACRO

The Space Program

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

LaKeith Stanfield

LaKeith Stanfield

Cassius Green

Tessa Thompson

Tessa Thompson

Detroit

Jermaine Fowler

Jermaine Fowler

Salvador

Omari Hardwick

Omari Hardwick

Mr. _______

Terry Crews

Terry Crews

Sergio

Kate Berlant

Kate Berlant

Diana DeBauchery

Michael X. Sommers

Michael X. Sommers

Johnny

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

Langston

Steven Yeun

Steven Yeun

Squeeze

Armie Hammer

Armie Hammer

Steve Lift

Creative team

Directed by: Boots Riley
Written by: Boots Riley
Produced by: Jonathan Duffy
George Rush

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