A Thousand and One
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A THOUSAND AND ONE follows unapologetic and free-spirited Inez (Teyana Taylor), who kidnaps her six-year-old son Terry from the foster care system. Holding onto their secret and each other, mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability, in a rapidly changing New York City.
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- Teyana Taylor
- Will Catlett
- Josiah Cross
- Aven Courtney
- Aaron Kingsley Adetola
- Tara Pacheco
- Terri Abney
- Delissa Reynolds
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- Mar 22, 2023
Mothers and sons. A sobering exploration of those intricacies— the joy and the heartache—but made even more complex due to its setting 1990s Harlem. A lot to love from a filmmaking perspective but you’ll walk out in awe of the the powerhouse that is Teyana Taylor.
Joe AJan 26, 2023“Where is home for me now?” Earth-shattering. The four walls of a home both a protector and the strictest secret keeper. The angry yells and fearful whispers absorbed into the walls encircle you in their sturdy embrace. Until the pipes begin to leak, until the wallpaper…
claira curtisApr 7, 2023love that he understood the sidewalk rule
jeaba - Dec 26, 2023
teyana taylor bro. the fact that she's not a lock for best actress is embarrassing for any awards circuit out there
clemMar 14, 2023A Thousand and One is an achingly authentic look at one mother and son straining against the system to stay afloat - and stay together. Writer-director A.V. Rockwell infuses her story with soulful sincerity, and Teyana Taylor’s tender and tenacious lead turn is nothing…
zoë rose bryantMar 31, 2023I’m a little disappointed by A.V. Rockwell’s A Thousand and One. Based on the Sundance award, the trailer and general buzz, I was expecting a powerhouse of a film and that isn’t what I got. While the acting is strong, and the relationships endearing, the film doesn’t hit as…
Danielle - Jan 28, 2023
at its strongest when it's critiquing the systems that failed these characters
Marya E. GatesJan 28, 2023Incredibly well told and emotional. At first I was unsure of the direction as it was reminding me of Moonlight but the story goes in a much different direction. Definitely earned the award it got. Teyana Taylor is stellar here and so is Josiah Cross. The entire cast was…
PaulMar 27, 2023such a intricate, emotional, and personal story told with such sincerity and grace it’s hard not to fall in love. there are some flaws, but those just make it seem all the more individualistic and special. give teyana taylor every oscar
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- AMock likedA Thousand and One
8/10 Teyana Taylor absolutely excels in this role, but the acting across the board was great. Had a lot of beautiful shots and although the story kind of drags in the middle it lifts right back up for an emotional ending. Good movie and an even better lead performance
Shiv Reddy likedA Thousand and OneA complicated story about a mother and a son and a system designed to let see people fail. Pacing was a bit too slow for me in the first half but for better towards the end. Worth a watch to see the start of a very successful career for Teyona Taylor.
Celt likedA Thousand and OneThis film is driven by the stellar performances from the entire cast, like WOW. My biggest complaint is it was released to early in the year, and I’m worry it will be forgotten by the time the Oscars role around.
- Jen likedA Thousand and One
This movie does a great job building a relationship with the characters and feeling for what they are going through.
Cinematic Joshua is "meh" onA Thousand and OneThe long journey of an angsty mother to raise a quiet Black boy while being poor and depressed in New York.
Francis Pagan lovedA Thousand and OneWow!!! Teyana did an amazing job!!! Can’t wait for her to do more movies!!!!
- Pooja lovedA Thousand and One
This is such a rollercoaster of emotions revolving around the bond of a mother and her child. The way the film transitions for time jumps, the color palette used, the subtle hints of aging for the characters, and the script are all phenomenal. This deserves way more attention.
Stefan dislikedA Thousand and OneTime cuts were frequent and jarring, and the mediocre performances made it hard for me to sympathize with the characters; None of the weighty moments hit their mark, and left me feeling surprisingly bored despite the emotional nature of what was happening on screen
Makaylia is "meh" onA Thousand and OneTeyana Taylor’s acting was great. However, the story kind of went on with no aim in the middle but then sped up at the end, where it should have been developed more. Which makes it meh but acting wise it was good and conveyed the emotions of each situation well.
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- DFDesmond Fitzgerald
Loved the plot twist, it was authentic New York in my opinion , really got to see some raw good acting , way to go Teyana Taylor
FBFatrice BraggEnjoyed the acting but I couldn’t get with the story line.. don’t know what it was/is.
ASAndrea SharpThis movie was very good. The twist at the end was a game changer🤔
- ABAlicia Brandon
Great movie. A bit disappointing in the ending though. Maybe it will be a part two?
KQKrystle QuintanaTeyana Taylor did an amazing job but for 2 hours I wanted more.
PBPORTIA BRIGHTNot your typical love story but it is indeed about love after you dig into the surface. Smart film.
- MNMarlon Nedd
Teyana Taylor had an Oscar worthy performance
PHPeaches HLoved this and I’m a huge Teyana fan! I just wish they would have included extras or a snippet to where the main characters ended up.
TWTaaha Leaster WilliamsI love the movie
Metacritic
Mar 31, 2023
A Thousand and One is rich and complex overall, the saga of someone battling to build a family and a stable home with no real experience of what that looks like.
Alison Willmore
New York Magazine (Vulture)
Mar 30, 2023
As the film moves further and further from its inciting secret, watching Inez and her son age, it fades beneath their countless tone-shifting hardships—revealing a film stronger when its close-shot realism is echoed in the script.
Jacob Oller
Paste Magazine
Mar 30, 2023
First-time feature director A.V. Rockwell, working from her own script, tells an epic tale in miniature.
G. Allen Johnson
San Francisco Chronicle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Thousand and One (2023) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is A Thousand and One (2023)?
The movie is 1hr 57min long.
What's A Thousand and One (2023) about?
A THOUSAND AND ONE follows unapologetic and free-spirited Inez (Teyana Taylor), who kidnaps her six-year-old son Terry from the foster care system. Holding onto their secret and each other, mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability, in a rapidly changing New York City.
Who's the cast of A Thousand and One (2023)?
- Teyana Taylor as Inez de la Paz
- Will Catlett as Lucky
- Josiah Cross as Terry 17 Years Old
- Aven Courtney as Terry 13 Years Old
- Aaron Kingsley Adetola as Terry 6 Years Old
- Tara Pacheco as Alicia
- Terri Abney as Kim Jones
- Delissa Reynolds as Mrs. Jones
Who's the director behind A Thousand and One (2023)?
A.V. Rockwell directed A Thousand and One (2023).
Who produced A Thousand and One (2023)?
Julia Lebedev, Rishi Rajani and Eddie Vaisman produced A Thousand and One (2023).
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