Beyond the Lights
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Beyond the Lights

(2014)Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood116 min · PG-13Romance, Drama
“Open your heart, find your voice.”

Noni Jean (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) is a rising pop star whose fame has come fast, and the pressure of it nearly breaks her. Kaz Nicol (Nate Parker), a young cop with political plans, is assigned to her detail, and the two of them start to matter to each other. Gina Prince-Bythewood closes in on Noni, her stage makeup still on, wanting to be heard as herself.

Gugu Mbatha-Rawas Noni Jean
Nate Parkeras Kazaam Nicol
Minnie Driveras Macy Jean
mgkas Kid Culprit
Danny Gloveras Captain Nicol
Aml Ameenas Trey
Benito Martinezas Jesse Soria
Aisha Hindsas J Stanley
India Jean-Jacquesas Noni (age 10)
Darryl Stephensas Quentin
Elaine Tanas April
Isaac Keysas Jonas
Tyler Christopheras Liam King
Deidrie Henryas Deidrie Henry
Estelleas Estelle
Malieek Straughteras Billboard Awards Stage Manager
Brandon Wilsonas Male Fan
Jordan Belfias Steve Sams
Greg Davis Jr.as Officer Aforo
Sky Soleilas LAPD Cop #2
Rob Lockeas Emcee
Laurieann Gibsonas Choreographer Gibson
Jesse Woodrowas Carl