''Bruiser'' is a 2022 American

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that written by Ben Medina and Miles Warren, directed by Warren and starring

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, Shamier Anderson, Jalyn Hall and Shinelle Azoroh.

Cast

as Porter * Shamier Anderson as Malcolm * Jalyn Hall as Darious *Shinelle Azoroh as Monica *Frank Oakley III as Officer Ron Evans *

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as Mia *Jonah Bishop-Pirrone as Mike *Kiah Alexandria Clingman as Sissy *Moses Jones as Ernest

Release

The film premiered at the

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in September 2022. It was announced that same month that ''Bruiser'' was the first narrative feature film to be acquired by

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. It was released by

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in the United States on February 24, 2023.

Reception

Critical response

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gave the film a weighted average score of 81 out of 100 based on 10 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Peter Debruge of ''

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'' gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Insightful and universal in so many ways, Warren's first feature is a confident if sometimes oblique coming-of-age story from an important new voice..." Lovia Gyarkye of ''

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'' also gave the film a positive review, calling it "A mellow and compelling spin on a familiar story." Alex Saveliev of ''

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'' rated the film a 9 out of 10 and wrote, "Warren's film may leave you bruised, but don't let that stop you from seeking it out."

Accolades

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