Harlem Boys

Harlem Boys is a 2022 American buddy stoner black comedy film co-produced and directed by George Miller and written by Brian Duffield. The film follows two friends who must pay a vicious gang leader in a week. The film stars Caleb McLaughlin, Coy Stewart, Samuel L. Jackson, Yara Shahidi, Wanda Sykes and Jamie Foxx.

Harlem Boys received six Academy Award nominations. It was nominated the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 95th Academy Awards, in addition to being nominated for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Actor for McLaughlin and Best Supporting Actor for Stewart.

Plot
The film follows two friends who must pay a vicious gang leader in a week.

Cast
Caleb McLaughlin as Ricky

Coy Stewart as Lenny Mack

Samuel L. Jackson as Gary

Yara Shahidi as Naomi

Wanda Sykes as Lena

Jamie Foxx as Jamal

Release
The film was released on August 5, 2022.

Music
The film's score was composed by John Powell, who previously collaborated with Miller on Happy Feet and its sequel Happy Feet Two.

Transcript
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Critical reception
The film holds an approval rating of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes.