Synopsis
East of Havana is a blunt, unflinching close-up on the lives of three young rappers compelled to address their generation's future from the confines of a Cuban ghetto. Soandry, Magyori, and Mikki are the defacto leaders of Cuba's rebellious underground hip hop movement. Possessing the undeniable talent and charisma of pop icons, these fearless performers push self-expression to its sharpest, riskiest, and most triumphant point.
Scores
Overall Score
24.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
13.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
10.0%
Review Aggregate
72.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 73% of 15 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize political, family-friendly, visually striking. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
politicalfamily-friendlyvisually strikingcharacter-drivenemotionalthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score73.0
RT critic review count15
Rotten Tomatoes audience score76.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes87
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2007 | $11,550 | $17,478 |
| International | 2007 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2007 | $11,550 | $17,478 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2007 | $5,775 | $8,739 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2007 | $76,000 | $115,008 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2007 | $28,000 | $42,371 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2007 | $1,316,000 | $1,991,458 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2007 | $2,957,000 | $4,474,727 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2007 | $75,000 | $113,495 |
| Total Revenues | 2007 | $4,457,775 | $6,745,798 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2007 | $250,000 (est) | $378,316 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2007 | $80,000 (est) | $121,061 (est) |
| Participations | 2007 | $178,000 | $269,361 |
| Residuals ? | 2007 | $315,000 | $476,679 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2007 | $50,000 | $75,663 |
| Total Expenses | 2007 | $873,000 | $1,321,081 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2007 | $3,584,775 | $5,424,717 |
Similar Movies
| Poster | Movie | Year | Match | Overall | Est. Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Fahrenheit 9/11 | 2004 | Shared genres: 1 | 87.4 | $149,890,766 |
 | Free Solo | 2018 | Shared genres: 1 | 87.1 | $25,984,082 |
 | Bowling for Columbine | 2002 | Shared genres: 1 | 86.1 | $62,944,215 |
 | Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour | 2023 | Shared genres: 1 | 85.8 | $87,607,890 |
 | Jackass Forever | 2022 | Shared genres: 1 | 85.1 | $46,545,807 |