# Dope (2015)

> A sharp, music-charged teen adventure follows an ambitious Inglewood geek whose collision with drugs and street danger forces him to define success on his own terms.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/190956

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Comedy
- Director: Rick Famuyiwa
- Cast: Shameik Moore, Zoë Kravitz, A$AP Rocky, Kiersey Clemons, Tony Revolori, Blake Anderson, Chanel Iman, Roger Guenveur Smith
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3850214/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, energetic, teen movie night, coming of age double feature

## Synopsis

A geek navigates the chaotic streets of Los Angeles, striving to find his identity amidst the madness.

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