Much of the comedy stems from uncomfortable "cringe" moments, such as a high-tension dinner where the families debate historical trauma (the Holocaust vs. slavery). Quick Facts for Viewers
The story centers on (Jonah Hill), a secular Jewish podcaster, and Amira (Lauren London), a Black Muslim woman. Their relationship is tested by their respective parents:
Eddie Murphy and Nia Long play Amira’s suspicious and protective parents, Akbar and Fatima. On the other side, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and David Duchovny portray Ezra’s well-meaning but overbearingly "woke" parents, Shelley and Arnold.
Released on on January 27, 2023, You People is a star-studded romantic comedy that dives into the messy intersections of modern love, family traditions, and cultural clashes. Directed by Kenya Barris and co-written with lead star Jonah Hill , the film follows a new couple, Ezra and Amira, as they navigate the minefield of meeting each other’s wildly different parents. Core Premise & Characters
Much of the comedy stems from uncomfortable "cringe" moments, such as a high-tension dinner where the families debate historical trauma (the Holocaust vs. slavery). Quick Facts for Viewers
The story centers on (Jonah Hill), a secular Jewish podcaster, and Amira (Lauren London), a Black Muslim woman. Their relationship is tested by their respective parents: You People (2023)
Eddie Murphy and Nia Long play Amira’s suspicious and protective parents, Akbar and Fatima. On the other side, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and David Duchovny portray Ezra’s well-meaning but overbearingly "woke" parents, Shelley and Arnold. Much of the comedy stems from uncomfortable "cringe"
Released on on January 27, 2023, You People is a star-studded romantic comedy that dives into the messy intersections of modern love, family traditions, and cultural clashes. Directed by Kenya Barris and co-written with lead star Jonah Hill , the film follows a new couple, Ezra and Amira, as they navigate the minefield of meeting each other’s wildly different parents. Core Premise & Characters Their relationship is tested by their respective parents: