Tip 'T.I.' Harris, Lauren London, Evan Ross

ATL tells the story of four teens coming of age in a working class Atlanta neighborhood where hip-hop music and roller skating rule. As the group prepares for life after high school, challenges on and...( read more  read more... ) off the rink bring about turning points in each of their lives. The film is loosely based on Dallas Austin and Tionne Watkins experiences growing up in Atlanta and hanging out at a local skating rink called Jellybeans.

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82% liked it

30,831 ratings

Critics

62% liked it

85 critics

PG-13, 105 min.

Directed by: Chris Robinson (IV)

Release Date: March 31, 2006

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DVD Release Date: July 18, 2006

Stats: 9,582 reviews

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Flixster Reviews (9,582)


  • August 19, 2009
    I thought it was a decent movie that didn't strictly focus on the drug aspect. They had the roller skating, which was interesting, and the script didn't have a lot of cussing, which was a nice change.
  • March 2, 2008
    I didn't know rollerskating had such a big influence on Atlanta.
    TI shows great potential, Big Boi puts on the best performance.
  • July 2, 2007
    waste and done before bore, watch if you like crap like this...
  • May 29, 2006
    "WE DON'T PLAY IN DA ATL!" Unfortunately, they don't act either. Honestly, I can't wait for this rap trend to die.
  • September 15, 2008
    That would be fun to rollerskate like that.
  • November 5, 2009
    i really thought it was the entire movie, sure wish it was
  • October 29, 2009
    Boys and buddies film....
  • October 9, 2009
    a good movie of HIP HOP and ROLLERS, with a lot of Street Drama
  • October 6, 2009
    one of the best american films i watch
  • September 18, 2009
    This is my best movie.It features T.I,Lauren London and Jackie Long

Critic Reviews


March 31, 2006
Kyle Smith, New York Post

A thoroughly convincing portrait of black teens in Atlanta, ATL has the same broad range of laughs and fears as Fast Times at Ridgemont High. full review

March 31, 2006
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

A mellow and engrossing coming-of-age film about a young crew on the south side of Atlanta. full review

March 31, 2006
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

The movie is directed by a prominent video director, Chris Robinson (Jay-Z, Alicia Keys) and, no surprise, it feels less like a conventional movie than a video compilation of flashy scenes, montages a... full review

March 30, 2006
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

No, ATL isn't a drug movie, and it doesn't send its characters on a harrowing journey into danger. It's a film about growing up and working, about falling in love, about planning for your future, and ... full review

March 30, 2006
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

An easygoing, likable coming-of-age movie about black Georgia high schoolers, ATL is a veritable La-Z-Boy recliner of a movie. full review

March 30, 2006
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine

Chris Robinson skews more toward Roll Bounce authenticity than Belly superficiality. full review

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Comments


  • sheeny2007
    November 21, 2007
    lOVE THIS MOVIE HAS ALL THE BEST ACTING IN IT..DRAMA, ACTION N ROMANCE

    Gotta luv it!!!! :))
  • sweetjlaw
    September 9, 2007
    ohh my god, T.I and evan ross are hot..^_^ and the movie are gangsta,, and I loved..:P
  • michi411
    July 21, 2007
    great movie and T.I. and Evan Ross........ lookin great
  • XXSPONG3BOBXX
    July 12, 2007
    h3y i luv u!!!
  • SPECIALBERE
    June 14, 2007
    Evan ross ant is the hottest one in tha ATL hey but wait T.I. to hes hot to but i love u i love ur movie its all about in tha ATL love ya baby

    (¯`ˇ._.ˇdiana IN THA ATLˇ._.ˇ´¯)
  • lovenamereade
    April 27, 2007
    I LOVE THIS MOVIE T.I. ESPECIALLY MY GIRL NEW-NEW SHE WAS LOOKIN RIGHT AT THE POOL AND THE TWINS WUDNT SO BAD--BUT ALL IN ALLTHE MOVIE WAS TERRIFIC
  • northwestbay
    March 15, 2007
    T.I is soo hot....lol.
  • chadlicam
    March 8, 2007
    hello
  • AfRoCoCoBaBi
    January 21, 2007
    fuk dizz mvy b d bomb digity!!!! lov it ta bitzz!! n T.I B SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOT!! sooo fukin tapabl3!!! id tap dat agn n agn nigahzz!! lol!! :)
  • aysandagreek
    November 30, 2006
    omg this luks 2 gud n .T.I is tooooooooooooooooooooo
    fittttttttttttttttt hu eva disses dis movie is just blind I LUV U .T.I xxxxxxxxxxxx

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