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Fruitvale Station

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Though he once spent time in San Quentin, 22-year-old black man Oscar Grant (Michael B. Jordan) is now trying hard to live a clean life and support his girlfriend (Melonie Diaz) and young daughter (Ariana Neal). Flashbacks reveal the last day in Oscar's life, in which he accompanied his family and friends to San Francisco to watch fireworks on New Year's Eve, and, on the way back home, became swept up in an altercation with police that ended in tragedy. Based on a true story.
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Passionate and powerfully acted, Fruitvale Station serves as a celebration of life, a condemnation of death, and a triumph for star Michael B. Jordan.

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Fikri Autostraddle Jul 13, 2021
First-time director Ryan Coogler chose to tell Grant's story as a narrative instead of a documentary to centre his voice and his life, in the process raising important questions about police brutality and the value of black lives. Go to Full Review Jenna Marotta IndieWire Mar 31, 2020
Fruitvale Station offers no social remedies, but by recreating Grant's final hours, it actualizes him as a man, not just a rally cry. Go to Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Sep 7, 2017
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While Fruitvale Station is elevated by Jordan's portrayal, the supporting cast, whose characters surround Oscar even during his most internal struggles, is also magnetic to watch. Go to Full Review Matt Oakes Silver Screen Riot Oct 15, 2026
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Even for those not absolutely spellbound, it would take an incredible degree of jaded indifference to shrug this powerful experience off. Go to Full Review Jeffrey Peterson Indie Film Minute Sep 1, 2023
4/5
Coogler’s Fruitvale Station is less about American violence and more about American vulnerability. Specifically, the lack thereof. Go to Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Aug 21, 2022
4/5
Minus a few small stumbles, which can be expected from a first time filmmaker, “Fruitvale Station” is still an emotionally powerful film that puts a spotlight on an unfortunate tragedy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Shannon P Mar 1, 2026 Heartbreaking true story See more @BadGoodClothing Feb 26, 2026 Man.. wow!!! Glad I caught this in theaters or I wouldnt have finished it if I tried to watch it at home. Powerful and sadly so relatable. So many of us experienced this story in real time. Its so sad man. See more Ben W Feb 25, 2026 This was heartbreaking to watch. They really captured the life of a regular person struggling in the city and captured the tragedy of this event. My thoughts are with the family and friends. See more Kenneth P Feb 22, 2026 Powerful movie that unfortunately portrays a true story. Very well acted. Felt like I was apart of his journey and crew. Was moved to tears towards the tragic end See more Robert P @Superbad Oct 21, 2026 Fruitvale Station is a *4.5* star Movie! See more ou8 1 @LinhagenD Sep 15, 2026 Fruitvale Station is a powerful and deeply moving film that hits you right in the gut. Michael B. Jordan gives an incredible, heartbreaking performance, making Oscar feel like a real person rather than just a name in a headline. The film’s quiet, everyday moments make the ending all the more devastating. Tough to watch, but absolutely worth it. See more Read all reviews
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Ryan Coogler

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Michael B. Jordan

Oscar

Octavia Spencer

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Melonie Diaz

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Ahna O'Reilly

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Synopsis Though he once spent time in San Quentin, 22-year-old black man Oscar Grant (Michael B. Jordan) is now trying hard to live a clean life and support his girlfriend (Melonie Diaz) and young daughter (Ariana Neal). Flashbacks reveal the last day in Oscar's life, in which he accompanied his family and friends to San Francisco to watch fireworks on New Year's Eve, and, on the way back home, became swept up in an altercation with police that ended in tragedy. Based on a true story.
Director
Ryan Coogler
Producer
Forest Whitaker, Nina Yang Bongiovi
Screenwriter
Ryan Coogler
Distributor
Weinstein Co.
Production Co
Signature Productions
Rating
R (Some Drug Use|Language Throughout|Some Violence)
Genre
Biography, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 26, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 16, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$16.1M
Runtime
1h 25m
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