One of Them Days
Directed by Lawrence Lamont6.594%89%6.7
When best friends and roommates Dreux and Alyssa discover Alyssa's boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.
- Hadiyah WeaverFebruary 25, 2025Literally a female, raunchy Friday, reminds me of that time in black comedy history where we had very diverse genres. It is raunchy so if you're planning on bringing a kid, be aware. SZA's film debut was so amazing, and Keke always is and will truly forever be that girl!
- monkey51January 9, 2026Pretty hilarious movie, the two leads have great chemistry and the situations that they go through are hilariously unfortunate, and the cast of characters they come across also help make it even funnier, and a good amount of sentimental moments towards the ends wraps it up nicely. Overall a great comedy for a funny time.
- Kevin WardDecember 18, 2025Keke Palmer is effortlessly funny and charismatic. A classic one crazy night buddy comedy where every plan immediately goes sideways and the universe seems personally invested in making things worse. Watching this right after Baltimorons turned this into an unintentional one crazy night double feature, which was fun. Hope Palmer star continues to rise. She was excellent in Good Fortune this year also. After seeing this, I learned she’s set to star in a new Boots Riley film, I Love Boosters, in 2026 with Naomi Ackie, Taylor Paige, Lakeith Stanfield, Eiza González, Will Poulter, and Don Cheadle. First I’m hearing about it, but sign me up.
- BigAbouALFebruary 20, 2025I don't know, I stopped an hour into the movie to be honest. It's not bad, but the comedy is weak. I'm easy to make laugh, and this movie didn't make me laugh. Maybe a chuckle here and there. Got bored and figured the ending so I just stopped it. Not sure how it got such high reviews.
- Megan CruzApril 1, 2025Keke Palmer and Sza have such incredible comedic chemistry you’d think they have been doing this together for years. One of Them Days is the kind of outlandish, situational comedy that on paper feels overplayed because streaming services have co-opted the formula to churn out formulaic slop for the past several years, but as Keke would say, the gag is this one actually gets it right. This film is actually funny but knows when to hit the occasional dramatic beat. Both actresses are able to take a hilarious moment and subtly shift the tone so we remember the stakes and the pace keeps pushing alone the tight 90 min runtime. One of Them Days is a breath of fresh air in a landscape where most comedy is utterly stale.
- Monkey See! Monkey Review!!October 16, 2025TLDR -> Credit where it’s due: the film may strike a chord with those who see their own stories reflected in it. But for me, One of Them Days felt like a chaotic collage of clichés—a “hot ghetto mess” dressed up in glossy production. Watching One of Them Days, my first impression was that it felt like a modern-day, female-led counterpart to Friday. The second thought that struck me—perhaps unfairly—was whether Keke Palmer was simply playing a version of herself. I found myself wondering if she’s capable of stepping outside roles rooted in the “young, ghetto female” archetype, or if that’s the only lane she’s been given—or chosen—to occupy. I say this not to diminish her talent, but because I’m genuinely eager to see her stretch as an actor and reveal more range. The film itself is well-produced and doesn’t come off as low-budget, and I understand why it’s received positive reviews. It’s entertaining, especially for viewers who enjoy stories centered around growing up in the hood or navigating chaotic, high-energy environments. But for me, it leaned heavily into familiar tropes—evictions, cheating boyfriends, dead-end jobs, predatory loans—and even included a character reminiscent of Friday’s Deebo. These elements felt recycled rather than refreshed. I was also surprised to see SZA involved, as I believe her artistic depth deserves more nuanced material. The movie, while lively, seemed to reinforce every negative stereotype associated with Black urban life. It tried to mine humor from the struggles of single, low-income Black women, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that it was inviting audiences to laugh at rather than with these characters. That said, I recognize that for some viewers—particularly Black women or those from low-income backgrounds—the film might resonate in a more personal, even cathartic way. If you’re looking for a lighthearted escape with familiar themes, this might be your kind of movie. But having lived through similar struggles myself and knowing the strength and complexity of Black women, I found the portrayal more disheartening than humorous.
One of Them Days Trivia
One of Them Days was released on January 17, 2025.
One of Them Days was directed by Lawrence Lamont.
One of Them Days has a runtime of 1h 37m.
One of Them Days was produced by Issa Rae, Sara Rastogi, Deniese Davis, James Lopez, Poppy Hanks.
When best friends and roommates Dreux and Alyssa discover Alyssa's boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.
The key characters in One of Them Days are Dreux (Keke Palmer), Alyssa (SZA), Keshawn (Joshua David Neal).
One of Them Days is rated R.
One of Them Days is a Comedy film.
One of Them Days has an audience rating of 8.9 out of 10.
One of Them Days had a budget of $14M.
One of Them Days has made $51.9M at the box office.