Get Rich or Die Tryin'

Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005)

  • 16% of critics liked it
    (117 reviews)

  • 73% of users liked it
    (284,449 ratings)

Hip-hop star 50 Cent makes his movie debut in this hard-edged urban drama inspired by the rapper's own life. Marcus (Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, aka 50 Cent) grew up in a tough New York neighborhood and was left to fend for himself after the death of his mother when he was a kid. Marcus… More

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Drama
In Theaters
Nov 9, 2005 Wide
On DVD
Mar 28, 2006
Paramount Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Randy Cordova, Arizona Republic

    50 Cent has some good moments, but other times he seems like little more than a blank slate.

  • Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

    This thinly autobiographical gangsta odyssey never achieves liftoff, and Jackson is unconvincing.

  • Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

    This isn't Sheridan's most complex or richest picture, but there's lots of life to it: This is an unapologetically glossy pop product, powered by a strong, old-fashioned sense of B-movie melodrama.

  • Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

    Director Jim Sheridan and screenwriter Terence Winter have difficulty fashioning these events into a story that has a coherent point or purpose.

  • Ted Fry, Seattle Times

    The story and action are serviceable, but there's very little spark in the wooden screen presence of the star and the dearth of subtext or style from the director.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Eric A


    Critics are trippin! A true come up story that is very real and very good.

  • Bethany M


    Brilliant biography! 50 cent is at his best with this film. Love the soundtrack! A definite must see!

  • Lenny M


    Where was G Unit in this film?

  • Bobby H


    I didnt think that I would like this movie, but evenwith no true major actors, the movie turned out great. Lots of action, drama, and it will keep your attention the entire span of watching it. While it seems like another movie by someone who shouldnt be acting, if you give it a true… More

  • Al S


    What the fuck is this shit, you think they would have the decentcy to shoot him in the fucking head. Rappers dont need a motion picture made of there supposely stupid lifes. Dumb, numb and flat-out teriable. Curtis Jackson is absolutely fucking pathetic

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