Fruitvale Station (2013)
Ryan Coogler's searing debut follows one man's final hours before a tragedy that shook a nation and ignited a movement.
Fruitvale Station - Movie Information
- Original Title: Fruitvale Station
- Release Year: 2013
- Directed by: Ryan Coogler
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 22m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Spanish
- Release Date (Theatrical): July 26, 2013 (United States - R), June 6, 2014 (United Kingdom - 15), May 1, 2014 (Germany - 12), January 1, 2014 (France - U), January 31, 2014 (Brazil - 14), March 13, 2014 (Italy), January 16, 2014 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: Postaja Fruitvale (HR), Ֆրութվեյլ Կայարան (AM), Fruitvale (US), Stanica Frutvejl (RS), Μία Στάση Πριν Το Τέλος (GR), 奥斯卡的一天 (TW)
- Production Companies: Significant Productions, OG Project
- Production Countries: United States of America
Fruitvale Station - Plot
Oakland, California. Young Afro-American Oscar Grant crosses paths with family members, friends, enemies and strangers before facing his fate on the platform at Fruitvale Station, in the early morning hours of New Year's Day 2009.
Fruitvale Station - Trailer
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Every step brings you closer to the edge.
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Fruitvale Station - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Ryan Coogler
Main Cast
- Michael B. Jordan
- Melonie Díaz
- Octavia Spencer
- Kevin Durand
- Chad Michael Murray
- Ahna O'Reilly
- Ariana Neal
- Keenan Coogler
- Trestin George
- Joey Oglesby
Writers
- Ryan Coogler
Producers
- Forest Whitaker
- Nina Yang Bongiovi
Fruitvale Station - FAQs
Is Fruitvale Station based on a true story?
Yes. Fruitvale Station is based on the real-life shooting of Oscar Grant III, a 22-year-old Black man killed by BART police officer Johannes Mehserle in the early hours of New Year's Day 2009 at the Fruitvale BART station in Oakland, California. The incident sparked widespread protests and national debate about police brutality.
What really happened to Oscar Grant at Fruitvale Station?
Oscar Grant was shot in the back by BART police officer Johannes Mehserle while lying face-down on the platform. Mehserle claimed he mistook his firearm for a Taser. Grant died from his wound hours later. Mehserle was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, the first such conviction of a California officer in a shooting in decades.
Where can you stream Fruitvale Station?
Fruitvale Station is available to stream on Starz and Philo, and through the Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Amazon Channel. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Who are the main actors in Fruitvale Station?
Michael B. Jordan leads the cast as Oscar Grant, with Melonie Díaz as his girlfriend Sophina and Octavia Spencer as his mother Wanda. Supporting roles include Kevin Durand as Officer Caruso, Chad Michael Murray as Officer Ingram, and Ahna O'Reilly as Katie.
What is Fruitvale Station about?
The film chronicles the final 24 hours of Oscar Grant III's life in Oakland, California, on New Year's Eve 2008. It follows his interactions with family, friends, and strangers before he is fatally shot by a transit officer on the platform of Fruitvale BART Station in the early hours of January 1, 2009.
Did Fruitvale Station win any awards?
Yes. Fruitvale Station won both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. It also won the Prize of the Future at the Cannes Film Festival that same year and earned numerous critics' circle nominations for Michael B. Jordan and Octavia Spencer.
What is the age rating for Fruitvale Station?
Fruitvale Station is rated R by the MPA in the United States. The rating reflects strong language, some violence, drug use, and thematic content related to police brutality and racial injustice. In the United Kingdom it carries a 15 certificate, and in Germany a 12 rating.
Who directed Fruitvale Station and who wrote it?
Fruitvale Station was both written and directed by Ryan Coogler, serving as his feature directorial debut. The film was produced by Forest Whitaker and Nina Yang Bongiovi. Coogler went on to direct Creed (2015) and Black Panther (2018) following the critical success of this debut.
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