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IMDb rating 6.8
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Critic Odie Henderson
rated 10

...Gugu Mbatha-Raw, who does her own singing andembodies Noni so fiercely that she sears the screen. This is a star-making performance...

Read full review at Roger Ebert
Critic Jordan Hoffman
rated 6

Gugu Mbatha-Raw is spectacular throughout, both dolled-up in outrageous LA costumes or in her eventual sensible British attire. Nate Parker is equally terrific.

Read full review at The Guardian

Cast & Crew

Danny Glover
As Captain Nicol
Minnie Driver
As Macy Jean
Tom Wright
As Reverend Brown
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
As Noni Jean
Machine Gun Kelly
As Kid Culprit

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Beyond the Lights is a romantic drama that follows the story of Noni Jean, a young and talented singer who is on the brink of superstardom. However, the pressures of success and the demands of her ruthless stage mother, Macy, take a toll on Noni's mental health, leading her to attempt suicide. She is saved by Kaz Nicol, a young police officer with political ambitions, who is assigned to protect her. Despite their initial disagreements, Noni and Kaz develop a strong connection and begin to fall in love. As Noni's creative ambitions and personal identity come into conflict with her team's commercial interests, she must find the courage to break free from the suffocating grip of her industry and embrace her true artistic voice. Will Kaz's love give Noni the strength she needs to overcome the obstacles and become the artist she was meant to be?

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