Something New

Name: Something New
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2006-01-29
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Sanaa Lathan, Simon Baker, Blair Underwood, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Taraji P. Henson

2006·Movie·PG-13·99 min·★ 6.4(260)

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“She had it all under control. Except her heart.”

Kenya McQueen thought she had it all: a successful career, good friends and family. There was just one thing she didn't have under control: her love life. All that changes when she meets sexy, free-spirited Brian Kelly. But when her ideal man arrives on the scene, Kenya must decide between the relationship everyone expects and the romance no one expected.

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About Something New

Something New is a 2006 English-language romance, comedy and drama film directed by Sanaa Hamri. The cast is led by Sanaa Lathan, Simon Baker, Blair Underwood. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV.

Something New was produced by Gramercy Pictures, Focus Features, and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on January 29, 2006, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $11 million worldwide.

Director: Sanaa Hamri
Writers: Kriss Turner
Release date: January 29, 2006
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Box office: $11 million
Production: Gramercy Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Pictures

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Something New cast & crew

Something New was directed by Sanaa Hamri and written by Kriss Turner.

The cast features Sanaa Lathan as Kenya McQueen, Simon Baker as Brian Kelly, Blair Underwood as Mark Harper, Wendy Raquel Robinson as Cheryl, Taraji P. Henson as Nedra, and Golden Brooks as Suzette.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lisa Coleman, cinematography is by Shane Hurlbut, and it was produced by Joe Pichirallo and Preston L. Holmes.

Is Something New worth watching?

Something New holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 260 ratings, a solidly received romance films.

At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy romance, comedy, and drama, Something New is worth a place on your watchlist.

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