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Gateway Film Center
1550 North High Street, Columbus, OH
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- Trailer 1 (01:27)
Movie Info & Cast
Synopsis
A crew of professional shoplifters takes aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. It's like community service.
Cast
- Eiza González
- Will Poulter
- Demi Moore
- Keke Palmer
- Naomi Ackie
- Taylour Paige
- LaKeith Stanfield
- Poppy Liu
- Don Cheadle
- Kerris Dorsey
Moviegoers are saying
Boots Riley's latest film divides audiences into passionate camps - cinephiles praise it as a 'live action leftist looney tunes' with brilliant anti-capitalist satire and stunning visuals, while mainstream viewers find it bewilderingly weird and plotless. This polarizing experience seems designed for art house audiences who appreciate bold creativity over conventional storytelling.
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- May 21, 2026
very few movies have brought forth the anti capitalist nature of 2003’s cat in the hat to the modern age while also looking like 2003’s cat in the hat
FramesofnickMay 21, 2026norma rae meets set it off. the ocean's 8 we deserved. incredibly hopeful, sprawling, beautiful black leftist satire. brought a tear to my eye. an instant favorite for me. community is everything. boots is truly one of my favorite artists. too much to say, i'll probably…
demi adejuyigbeMay 21, 2026a live action leftist looney tunes bursting at the seams with color and creativity so bold and bright to remind you it’s not just blockbusters that demand to be seen on the big screen. equal parts hysterical, brutally honest, and infectiously hopeful for the future.…
zoë rose bryant - May 23, 2026
The escalator scene would never fly in real life. Everything else about the movie was realistic though
James (Schaffrillas)May 20, 2026boots riley bravely asks the question: “what if the weirdest thing ever happened?”
-ˏˋ mak ˊˎ-May 18, 2026as long as Boots Riley is making movies and Shirley Kurata is making costumes then creativity and audacity will survive the Slop Wars! in many ways … this is Tenet for class-conscious stoner divas … that felt crazy to type but i’m standing by it … you’ll see … you’ll ALL…
mia lee vicino - May 20, 2026
Will Poulter is really gon be a legend when it’s all said and done
missionaryjackMay 12, 2026I got 3 words to describe this film: fashion forward filanthropy 😌
cinemonikaMar 12, 2026when your circle small but yall crazy
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- Ellis lovedI Love Boosters
Bruh we have to accelerate the conflict bruh I’ve been saying this. See how the movie actually makes sense and works AND is funny when the creators are ACTUALLY anti-capitalists and not freakin boot lickers (one battle after another shade). But anyway the wigs and fashion was so good my eyes were…
Aidan White lovedI Love Boosters9.2/10 boots riley man is rlly 2/2 on delivering these stylistically brilliant and fantastically bizarre social commentary films riddled with elite performances, star studded-cast, fantastic humor, and deep cultural value- this movie uses color brilliantly to display the mood of the scene and the…
desirae lovedI Love BoostersLoved the cast selection, the silly Willy Wonka like comedy, and the COLORS! I appreciate films embracing saturation. The set and costume were so fun. The ending was a great reflection the fashion industry, capitalism, the power of movement. Shout out to the ARTISTS on this one.
- Lizzy likedI Love Boosters
Loved working on this with my dad and friends! Just fellow Chinese textile workers fighting for our rights 😌
Valerie Vargas likedI Love BoostersWEIRD!!! In a good way though. Like if you are a critic you can skip this is fun with a good message
Noah March is "meh" onI Love Boosters🫎🫎🫎1/2 Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t badly produced, it’s just not for me. I didn’t find there to be that much good comedy. The factor that i was by myself in the theater could’ve been the reason, but all in all everyone in my theater was pretty silent during the showing. On the bright side,…
- Jeramy likedI Love Boosters
7/10 interesting movie. cool concept. very unique and stylish, as all Boots Riley art is. i love a communist king. hearing the words dialectical materialism in the theater was like a marxist dog whistle. the Candice Owen’s joke made me laugh so hard. unfortunately it drags a bit
Samantha Irgang lovedI Love BoostersWhat a weird but awesome movie. Right when you think you know what’s going to happen, a complete curve ball comes out of left field. Keke was incredible and so funny! Would love to see more things from this director. Also this movie will make you feel like you’re high
KG lovedI Love BoostersLaughing the whole time! Screw them on top, capitalism, and bring back originality. This film shed light on scrutiny of where our clothes are from, who it impacts, who pays the price, and who comes out on top. Will continue to watch anything Boots Riley puts out!!
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- AEAnne Elizabeth
Worst movie ever. I was hoping the Time Machine would transport me to another theater.
TFTerry FancherThis movie was the worst movie we have ever seen. Bad acting, no plot, repulsive, crude and silly. We left early, couldn't stand it anymore. deWe willwill definitely longer.
DLdeb leeI love boosters needs a booster shot of better script writing. Keke Palmer should have said no. The plot sucked. The script insulted Jesus to the point I had to walk out- gross #gotmymoneyback
- STSharika Thompson
Trash … they were high making this but I don’t do drugs … this is something you watch tripping balls … I’m sure the actors will still get paid but I’m mad ugh I left and went to see Michael …
ETEric ThomasTerrible, just all over the place
DSDonna StephensonThe plot was terrible. They were weird sex scenes that was unexpected. Hard to keep up with what was going on. People were falling asleep in the movie theater.
- TMTom Moosbrugger
Wonderfully bizarre!
SWSamuel WangMy kind of humor with a cast I really like.
DSDonna SIt was Very Entertaining 🤣 Funny 😁
Metacritic
Mar 12, 2026
Boots Riley deserves applause for his brazen vision. . . He loses grip on the material overall, but as far as genre movies that actually turn out to be political missives go, there are worse entertainments. And with Keke Palmer at the front, you’re always in sure hands.
Ryan Lattanzio
IndieWire
Mar 12, 2026
It is, ultimately, a film completely uninterested in subtlety. That's both to its credit and to its detriment.
Gregory Nussen
Screen Rant
Mar 12, 2026
I find it hard to wish Riley would rein himself in when the excess is so much a part of the film’s joy.
Angie Han
The Hollywood Reporter
Frequently Asked Questions
When does I Love Boosters come out in theaters?
May 22, 2026 is the release date.
Is I Love Boosters (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is I Love Boosters (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 55min long.
What's I Love Boosters (2026) about?
A crew of professional shoplifters takes aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. It's like community service.
Who's the cast of I Love Boosters (2026)?
- Eiza González
- Will Poulter
- Demi Moore as Christine Smith
- Keke Palmer as Corvette
- Naomi Ackie as Sade
- Taylour Paige
- LaKeith Stanfield
- Poppy Liu
- Don Cheadle
- Kerris Dorsey as Jamie
Who's the director behind I Love Boosters (2026)?
Boots Riley directed I Love Boosters (2026).
Who produced I Love Boosters (2026)?
Allison Rose Carter, Jon Read and Boots Riley produced I Love Boosters (2026).
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