Sleight

Sleight is a 2016 American science fiction thriller film directed by J.D. Dillard. The movie follows the story of a young street magician named Bo Wolfe, played by Jacob Latimore, who is left to care for his little sister Tina after their parents' death. Bo turns to illegal activities, such as drug dealing, to keep a roof over their heads. By day, he performs magic tricks all over Los Angeles, with his specialty being able to control anything metal, even float it in the air. However, things take a dangerous turn when Bo gets in too deep with his drug dealing and his sister is kidnapped by his supplier. Bo must use both his sleight of hand and brilliant mind to save her. The movie features a talented cast, including Seychelle Gabriel as Holly, Dulé Hill as Angelo, Storm Reid as Tina Wolfe, Sasheer Zamata as Georgi, Michael Villar as Packy, Brandon Johnson as Ramone, Cameron Esposito as Luna, Phil Lewis as mob boss, and Mane Rich Andrew as Maurice. Sleight premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2016 and was released in theaters on April 7, 2017. The movie received positive reviews from critics, with many praising the performances, direction, and the unique blend of science fiction and thriller elements.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Sleight include Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Elysium, The Last Man, The Unthinkable, Derelict.

Sleight was released in theaters on April 28, 2016.