Top billed cast

1. 

   Parker Sawyers

   Barack Obama

2. 

   Tika Sumpter

   Michelle Robinson

3. 

   Vanessa Bell Calloway

   Marian Robinson

4. 

   Phillip Edward Van Lear

   Fraser C. Robinson

5. 

   Deanna Reed-Foster

   Bernadette

6. 

   Jerod Haynes

   Tommy

7. 

   Gabrielle Lott-Rogers

   Rafiqa

8. 

   Taylar Fondren

   Janice

9. 

   Donn C. Harper

   Curtis

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Reviews

A review by Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Written by Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots on 2023-08-04

Inspired by Barack and Michelle Obama’s first date in 1989, “Southside With You” is a fun period premise that just isn’t fully realized. It’s not romantic enough to be a traditional date movie and it tries too hard to be a racially focused drama, making this talky film from writer-director Richard Tanne much more of a bore than a joy to sit through.

The movie focuses on one date and takes place over one day in and around Chicago. Summer law firm associate Barack (Parker Sawyers) picks up his colleague Michelle (Tika Sumpter) to spend the day chatting and exploring their city. In a...read the rest

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$1,500,000.00

Revenue
$6,628,603.00

Keywords

• chicago, illinois
• biography
• first date
• 1980s