Overview
Rustin
Directed by George C. Wolfe
Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington.
WRITERJulian Breece and Dustin Lance BlackSTARRINGColman Domingo, Aml Ameen, Glynn Turman, Chris RockGENREDrama, History
Final· season complete · 2023
Overview
A film from George C. Wolfe, starring Colman Domingo and Aml Ameen.
It opened November 3, 2023. Critics and audiences: 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 3.13 on Letterboxd.
It has 3 nominations this awards season.
TypeOriginalAdaptation (this film)SequelRemake
SourceBayard Rustin
Where to Watch
United States · updated Oct 15StreamWith a subscription
Awards
2023–24 seasonNominations
3
Wins
0
Academy Awards: 1 nomination. Golden Globes: 2 nominations.
WonNominated
Academy Awards1 nomination
- Best Actor (nominated)
Golden Globes2 nominations
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama (nominated)
Letterboxd · As of Oct 15
3.13
| Point | Value |
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| Sep 28 | 3.13 |
| Sep 29 | 3.13 |
| Sep 30 | 3.13 |
| Oct 1 | 3.13 |
| Oct 2 | 3.13 |
| Oct 3 | 3.13 |
| Oct 4 | 3.13 |
| Oct 5 | 3.13 |
| Oct 6 | 3.13 |
| Oct 7 | 3.13 |
| Oct 8 | 3.13 |
| Oct 9 | 3.13 |
| Oct 10 | 3.13 |
| Oct 11 | 3.13 |
| Oct 12 | 3.13 |
| Oct 13 | 3.13 |
| Oct 14 | 3.13 |
| Oct 15 | 3.13 |
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3 reviews in the news feed
Variety‘Rustin’ Review: Colman Domingo’s Charismatic Turn Will Define Not Only His Career, but Bayard Rustin’s as WellSep 3IndieWire‘Rustin’ Review: Colman Domingo Shines in Staid but Excitingly Stage-like Biopic About Unsung Civil Rights HeroSep 3Deadline‘Rustin’ Review: Colman Domingo A Force In Biopic That Gives Civil Rights Leader His Due – Telluride Film FestivalSep 1
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CriticsLetterboxd, Rotten Tomatoes and MetacriticLetterboxd 3.13 · RT 83% · Metacritic 68
Box officeOpening weekend and domestic grossFrom its opening weekend
AwardsOscar, Golden Globe and guild nominations1 Oscar nomination
Directing
George C. Wolfe
Studio
Distributor
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Production companies
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