Uncut Gems is a 2019 American crime thriller film directed by Josh and Benny Safdie, who co-wrote the screenplay with Ronald Bronstein. The film stars Adam Sandler as Howard Ratner, a Jewish-American jeweler and gambling addict in New York City's Diamond District, who must retrieve an expensive gem he purchased to pay off his debts. The film also stars Lakeith Stanfield, Julia Fox, Kevin Garnett, Idina Menzel, and Eric Bogosian. Filming took place from September to November 2018. The original score was composed by Daniel Lopatin. Uncut Gems had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2019. It entered into a limited release in the United States on December 13, 2019, before a wide release on December 25, by A24. The film received critical acclaim, especially for Sandler's performance, which several critics described as the best of his career.
| Director | Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie |
| Produced by | Scott Rudin, Eli Bush, Sebastian Bear-McClard |
| Writer(s) | Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie |
| Starring | Adam Sandler, Lakeith Stanfield, Julia Fox, Kevin Garnett, Idina Menzel, Eric Bogosian |
| Music | Daniel Lopatin |
| Cinematography | Darius Khondji |
| Edited by | Ronald Bronstein, Benny Safdie |
| Production, company | A24, Elara Pictures, IAC Films, Sikelia Productions, Scott Rudin Productions |
| Distributed by | A24 (United States), Netflix (International) |
| Released | August 30, 2019 (Telluride), December 13, 2019 (United States) |
| Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $19 million |
| Box office | $50 million |
| Netflix ID | 80990663 |
About Uncut Gems
Safdie brothers film about a New York City jeweler who makes a series of high-stakes bets that land him in debt. He must find a way to pay off his debts before it is too late. The A24 film was also distributed internationally by Netflix.
Achievement of Uncut Gems
The movie had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival. Jonah Hill was originally cast in the leading role before Adam Sandler replaced him. Sandler was originally approached for the role in 2009 when the Safdies came up with the idea of the movie, but Sandler declined the role at the time.
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Uncut Gems (soundtrack) - Uncut Gems is a soundtrack album by electronic musician Daniel Lopatin, containing the original score for the Safdie brothers' 2019 film Uncut Gems. It was released via Warp on December 13, 2019. It received positive reviews from critics. It peaked at number 44 on the UK Soundtrack Albums Chart.. Films set in Ethiopia.. Boston Celtics.. Films set in the 2010s.. Films produced by Scott Rudin.. American basketball films.. Films shot in Connecticut.. Films set in Philadelphia.. Films set in Connecticut.. Films set in Manhattan.. Hood films.. Gambling films.. Films about Jews and Judaism.. American thriller drama films.. Adultery in films.
Latest information about Uncut Gems updated on July 28 2021.
