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Detroit Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

It's time we knew

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Last modified: Jul. 27, 2017

Detroit

Release Date: Friday, August 4, 2017 Theaters Friday, July 28, 2017 Limited

Director: Kathryn Bigelow

Starring: John Boyega Jacob Latimore Algee Smith Will Poulter Jack Reynor

R Crime N/A

  • 3.5 / 5
62% 38%

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot
Set in Detroit, Michigan, a number of devastating riots take place over five summer days in 1967.
Cited as modified plot formulation from hollywoodreporter.com
Crime Drama Historical

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Detroit.

Crew Behind the Film

The Detroit behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Kathryn Bigelow last directed Zero Dark Thirty and The Hurt Locker. The film's writer Mark Boal last wrote Triple Frontier and The Hurt Locker.

Screenwriter
Producers
Kathryn Bigelow
Mark Boal
Matthew Budman
Megan Ellison

Production Details

What we know about the Detroit movie production.

Key Facts

  • Eyeing a 2017 release, timed to the 50th anniversary of the riots (Hollywood Reporter, 6/21/16).
  • This is Kathryn Bigelow's first project since 2012’s Zero Dark Thirty.

Production Updates for Detroit

Completed

Changed Detroit movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The ensemble film recently began shooting in Detroit and Boston.

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. A summer shoot in Detroit and Boston is being planned.

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Kathryn Bigelow will direct an crime drama from screenwriter Mark Boal (The Hurt Locker). Set to begin principal photography this summer.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
R Restricted for strong violence and pervasive language
Runtime
N/A
Tagline
It's time we knew
Also known as
Untitled Boal Riots Project, Untitled Detroit Project

Language
English

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Final Trailer

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Theatrical Trailer #2

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TV Spot #1

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Theatrical Trailer

Release Dates

When was the film released?

Detroit was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, August 4, 2017. There were 14 other movies released on the same date, including Kidnap, The Dark Tower and Armed Response.

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  • 2017-12 Estimated Release DVD

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  • Set film release to Limited

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