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Ricky

2025 1 h 48 min Drama

A man released from prison after years inside must learn to live on his own for the first time.

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About the film

Freedom begins within.

What it’s about

Ricky, now 30, was locked up as a teenager. After his release, he faces the demands of adult life and independence for the first time, while confronting the difficulties of life after incarceration.

What hooks you

The film won the Directing Award for Drama at Sundance in 2025. Titus Welliver plays Leslie Torino, Sheryl Lee Ralph plays Joanne, and Stephan James plays Ricardo Smith. The cast also includes Andrene Ward-Hammond, Maliq Johnson, and Sean Nelson.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who appreciates character-driven dramas about personal struggle and resilience, and for those interested in stories of reentry into society.

Technical details
Country
United States
Year
2025
Genre
Drama
Running time
1h 48min
World premiere
Jan 24, 2025

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 154 votes
6.7 /10
IMDb
6.6125
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Creative team

All 11
Director Rashad Frett
Starring
  1. 01 Titus Welliver Leslie Torino
  2. 02 Sheryl Lee Ralph Joanne
  3. 03 Andrene Ward-Hammond Cheryl
  4. 04 Stephan James Ricardo Smith
  5. 05 Maliq Johnson James
  6. 06 Sean Nelson Terrence
  7. 07 Imani Lewis Jaz
  8. 08 Simbi Kali Actor
  9. 09 Simbi Khali Actor
  10. 10 Katie Lee Hill Trudy Wong

Awards and nominations

1 win 1 nomination

All
  1. 1 win Sundance Film Festival 2025 · 1 nomination
Top wins
  1. Directing Award - Drama Rashad Frett Sundance Film Festival · 2025

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