Southside With You Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Oct. 8, 2016

Southside With You

Release Date: Friday, August 26, 2016 Limited

Director: Richard Tanne

Starring: Tika Sumpter • Parker Sawyers

PG-13 Drama N/A

4 / 5.0

81% WILL SEE 19% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The film chronicles the first date of future President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Robinson. Obama, a then-Harvard Law summer associate, asks out an attorney from the prestigious corporate law firm where they both work. On the historic date, the two talk about politics and activism.

Drama Romance

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Who stars in Southside With You – Cast List

T
Tika Sumpter
... Michelle

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P
Parker Sawyers
... Barack

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Who is making Southside With You – Crew List

A look at Southside With You behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Richard Tanne last helmed Chemical Hearts and Our Chemical Hearts. The film's writer Richard Tanne last penned Chemical Hearts and The Roman.

Director: Richard Tanne
Screenwriter: Richard Tanne
Producer: Tika Sumpter

Studios: Roadside Attractions; Miramax Films
Production Company: IM Global

Production – What we know about the Southside With You

Key Facts

Premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2016

Completed

Changed Southside With You movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for brief strong language, smoking, a violent image and a drug reference
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Southside With You Trailers and Clips

Southside With You

Theatrical Trailer

Southside With You Release Date: When was the film released?

Southside With You was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 26 , 2016. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including Mechanic: Resurrection, Don't Breathe and Blood in the Water. As a limited release, Southside With You was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.