The Honeymooners (film)

The Honeymooners

Theatrical release poster
Directed by John Schultz
Produced by Cedric the Entertainer
David T. Friendly
Eric Rhone
Hal Ross
Julie Durk
Marc Turtletaub
Mike Epps
Niles Kirchner
Paul Myler
Written by Barry W. Blaustein
Danny Jacobson
David Sheffield
Don Rhymer
Starring Cedric the Entertainer
Mike Epps
Gabrielle Union
Regina Hall
Eric Stoltz
John Leguizamo
Music by Richard Gibbs
Cinematography Shawn Maurer
Editing by John Pace
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date(s) June 10, 2005 (2005-06-10)
Running time 90 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $25 million[1]
Box office $12,843,849

The Honeymooners is a 2005 family comedy film directed by John Schultz, which, unlike the original television series, stars an African American cast featuring Cedric the Entertainer, Gabrielle Union, Mike Epps, and Regina Hall. It is based on the TV series of the same name. The film was panned by critics (though Roger Ebert was one of the few to give it a positive review).[2][3]

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Plot

The Kramdens and the Nortons are working-class neighbors, with bus driver Ralph Kramden (Cedric the Entertainer) and sewage worker Ed Norton (Epps) being best friends. They are constantly coming up with new schemes to get rich quick, with Ralph being the mastermind.

The driving forces behind their get-rich-quick schemes are their wives, Trixie (Hall) and Alice (Union), and both Ralph and Ed are trying to make enough money so they can afford the homes they think they deserve. While they are trying to achieve this, Alice and Trixie make ends meet by waitressing at the local diner.

Cast

Critical Reception

The film received mainly negative reviews from critics and movie-goers alike. It currently holds a "Rotten" 14% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Awards & nominations

2005 BET Comedy Awards

2005 Black Movie Awards

Filming locations

References

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