

Sorry to Bother You
2018-07-06 · 112 min · ★ 6.8
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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Production details
- Directors
- Boots Riley
- Production companies
- Cinereach, Significant Productions, MACRO, MNM Creative, The Space Program
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 3,200,000
- Revenue
- USD 18,200,000
Top Cast
LaKeith StanfieldCassius Green
Tessa ThompsonDetroit
Jermaine FowlerSalvador
Omari HardwickMr. _______
Terry CrewsSergio
Kate BerlantDiana DeBauchery
Michael X. SommersJohnny
Danny GloverLangston
Steven YeunSqueeze
Armie HammerSteve Lift
Robert LongstreetAnderson
David CrossCassius Green's White Voice (voice)
Patton OswaltMr. _______'s White Voice (voice)
Lily JamesDetroit's White British Voice (voice)
Forest WhitakerFirst Equisapien / Demarius
Rosario DawsonVoice in Elevator (voice)
Shelley MitchellMrs. Costello
Jerry McDanielMan Eating Dinner
Indigo JacksonCynthia Rose / Neanderthal Woman
Eric JacobusBlackwater CommanderTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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