Set It Off
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Synopsis
Desperation drives four inner-city women to bank robbery in Los Angeles, then they start mistrusting each other.
Cast
- Jada Pinkett
- Jada Pinkett Smith
- Vivica Fox
- Queen Latifah
- Vivica A. Fox
- Kimberly Elise
- John C. McGinley
- Blair Underwood
- Vincent Baum
- Van Baum
- Chaz Lamar Shepherd
- Thomas Jefferson Byrd
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- Aug 6, 2020
"You didn't even bother to ask me if I was thirsty, sister." How many heist films are this attuned to the almost ritualistic humiliations that must be visited on those who would be desperate enough to try to rob a bank? Like so many of the best of the '90s genre…
Jake ColeJan 25, 2020Honestly my favorite girl gang of cinema
emilyrugburnMar 8, 2019Living in the 1990's under Bill Clinton was a constant exercise in sustained cognitive dissonance. In order to keep alpha, BC had no compunction about invading, occupying, incarcerating, impoverishing, bombing, sanctioning, sexual predating anyone anytime anywhere. For a…
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nathaxnne [goodbye <3] - May 12, 2026
I got to see Set It Off Tuesday night at Music Box here in Chicago. It played on 35mm (so gorgeous) to a packed crowd for the Sapphopalooza mini-fest. I’ve always dug the film including when I rewatched it a couple years ago. But upon this watch — beyond marveling at the…
Angelica Jade Bastién🪼🌷Feb 14, 2026Stud Queen Latifah I love you
Blue GhostsMay 11, 2020queen latifah never coming out bc it wasn't anyone's business but always doing gay roles and pulling off a so called 'straight' persona....legendaric
Madison 🎭 - Mar 18, 2023
why can't Blair Underwood give ME a massage while En Vogue plays
David SimsMay 10, 2019first viewing. i almost wanted to believe this would be a more triumphant 'girl power' movie but of course it isn't when roadblocks fall from every direction, to the point where a bank heist feels the fairest way out of systematic shittiness. there are a lot of joyous…
KYKDec 19, 2022Queen Latifah lighting her cigarette and charging at the line up of police in her 1962 Impala hardtop whilst ‘Up Against the Wind’ plays in the background C I N E M Á
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- Shaggmania lovedSet It Off
A wonderful yet sad movie. It’s entertaining but it’s also meant to deliver a great message about economic inequality and the desperation that comes from impoverished people. A wonderful watch I’d recommend it for everyone but parental discretion is advised.
SpindlyMan likedSet It OffGreat story. Great cast. Great action. Some good laughs. Touches on inequality without being too obnoxious. Overall it’s a good movie and enjoyable but I feel it could have been shorter. Some parts dragged on and I felt myself loosing interest.
Ellie likedSet It Offyo i hated that detective he acted like he cared but idk,, he sucked. rip cleo, tt, and frankie yall deserved better
- Erika Leigh Kuhl likedSet It Off
Over the top melodrama that borders on campy at times. Cast is incredible and the characters are all sympathetic and interesting. A little ridiculous at times and terribly tragic at times. A little something for everyone. Wished Keith and stony reunited for a happier ending.
Mia Northcutt likedSet It OffVery beautiful movie that people don’t appreciate enough. Each character’s development left a pull on my heart for the series of actions that occurs in the movie. It’s the sort of movie you watch and it continues to linger because it was impactful. 9/10, would recommend.
Tamia King likedSet It OffA rare heist film with a beating heart and a social conscience. It perfectly balances high-stakes action with a raw, honest look at systemic struggle and survival. The chemistry between the four leads is electric, making the tragic finale hit like a gut punch.
- ella mae likedSet It Off
something I couldn’t watch growing up and now it’s on an app that is free 😭 but it’s something that has had a meaningful stamp in a lot of studs/lesbians today. And that I’m sure of that but very legendary movie for SURE!
Alvin Agaba lovedSet It OffMovies like this walked so that movies like ‘Widows’ could run. Some unnecessary scenes though but overall top movie👏🏾
Kaitlyn Clay lovedSet It OffTo this day 🥲 Cleo went out like a G!!! I cry every damn time I watch this movie😭😭
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Metacritic
The movie is, ultimately, a fascinating victim of its own ambitions.
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle
Set It Off is advertised as a thriller about four black women who rob banks. But it's a lot more than that. It creates a portrait of the lives of these women that's so observant and informed; it's like “Waiting to Exhale” with a strong jolt of reality.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
What sets this movie apart from the innumerable other entries into the action/caper genre is its social perspective. Set It Off doesn't preach, but you'd have to be blind not to recognize that there's a message here about the kind of desperation that can result from the familiar cycle of poverty, sexism, and racism.
James Berardinelli
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Set It Off (1996) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Set It Off (1996)?
The movie is 2hr 3min long.
What's Set It Off (1996) about?
Desperation drives four inner-city women to bank robbery in Los Angeles, then they start mistrusting each other.
Who's the cast of Set It Off (1996)?
- Jada Pinkett
- Jada Pinkett Smith as Stony
- Vivica Fox
- Queen Latifah as Cleo
- Vivica A. Fox as Frankie
- Kimberly Elise as Tisean
- John C. McGinley as Detective Strode
- Blair Underwood as Keith
- Vincent Baum as Jajuan
- Van Baum as Jajuan
- Chaz Lamar Shepherd as Stevie
- Thomas Jefferson Byrd as Luther
Who's the director behind Set It Off (1996)?
F. Gary Gray directed Set It Off (1996).
Who produced Set It Off (1996)?
Oren Koules and Dale Pollock produced Set It Off (1996).
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