I Love Boosters Scores 92%

Boots Riley's latest film is a wild ride, with a talented ensemble cast and a unique blend of comedy, science fiction, and crime. On Friday, 30 October 2026, it will be screened at the Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross, Cross.

Dir: Boots Riley

Cast: Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle

113 mins · 2026 · United States of America · Cert 18 · English

IMDb 6.6/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 71/100 · TMDB 6.3/10 · Trakt 68%

Awards: 4 nominations total

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I Love Boosters took place 30 Oct 2026 at Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross.

With scores of 6.6/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71/100 on Metacritic, 6.3/10 on TMDB, and 68% on Trakt, I Love Boosters has clearly made an impact on audiences and critics alike.

What is the film about? I Love Boosters follows a group of shoplifters, led by aspiring designer Corvette, as they target the retail outlets of iconic clothing creator Christie Smith, a self-absorbed and self-important fashion maven, and resell the stolen clothes at a lower price, calling it "fashion-forward philanthropy".

Who made it and who's in it? The film was written and directed by Boots Riley and features an ensemble cast, including Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore.

What kind of film is it? I Love Boosters is a 2026 American absurdist crime comedy film, with a runtime of 113 minutes, rated 18, and primarily in the English language. The film will be screened at the Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross, Cross, on Friday, 30 October 2026; tickets or details are available with the button beside this article.

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What viewers say

siggi963 · 5/10
This movie is typical and even caricatured black American humour which is just not my type of humour. I find it silly, often idiotic but never funny. Though I understand that many other people like this kind of humour. To them I say “Enjoy this movie”, but I can’t.
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kwontuum · 5/10
It seems that with I Love Boosters, Boots Riley decided what he wanted to preach before he figured out the plot or characters. The result is a sloppy, yet intermittently entertaining mess that ultimately disappoints. The movie starts off promisingly, with genuinely funny moments from Keke Palmer, Will Poulter, Demi Moore, and the rest of the cast. But as the story expands, the film quickly loses focus and wastes its talented ensemble. Characters…
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nanachosp · 9/10
I love when films are just fun but in an unhinged, silly way. The world of I Love Boosters is absurd, maximalist, highly colorful and very camp, which is why the film works so well as a satirical comedy about capitalism with a chaotic twist. Everything is extravagant and ridiculous but so entertaining to watch, specially with the practical effects and the hilarious characters played by the main cast girls. If you've seen Boots Riley's previous…
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great_vc · 1/10
of course if you hate them movie you are not clever enough you like explosions and shooting and you didn't understand the allegory and cleverness artistic of the film. Well thank God. Worst movie i've seen this year. Awful. And i like weird and movies that do not make sense but this was below garbage. Do not believe the hype of all the pretentious people. What a waste of Gonzalez beauty.
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BohemianEmpress
I love this film! Wonderful actors, comical, and it was well worth the watch!
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willcurran · 8/10
Sorry to bother you part 2. I’m here for it. Another hit.
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CapnJazzHandz · 9/10
A leftist fever dream that is destined to become an absolute classic. Incredible acting, practical effects, costumes, and soundtrack. See this as soon as possible.
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Farnsworth2 · 8/10
Well that was unexpected, original and a lot of fun!
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