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Something New

Something New

She had it all under control. Except her heart.

20066.41h 39m

Overview

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.

Directed by Sanaa Hamri
Written by Kriss Turner
Produced by Stephanie Allain
Box Office0Revenue: $11.4M

Top Cast

Sanaa Lathan

Sanaa Lathan

Kenya McQueen

Simon Baker

Simon Baker

Brian Kelly

Blair Underwood

Blair Underwood

Mark Harper

Wendy Raquel Robinson

Wendy Raquel Robinson

Cheryl

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson

Nedra

Golden Brooks

Golden Brooks

Suzette

Mike Epps

Mike Epps

Walter

Donald Faison

Donald Faison

Nelson McQueen

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard

Joyce McQueen

Earl Billings

Earl Billings

Edmund McQueen

Themes & Keywords

blind datefemale friendshipcultural differenceracial prejudicehigh societyopposites attractlandscape architectwoman directoraccountantwealth differencesblack cinemablack loveblack cultureromanticadoringworking toward job promotionblack & whitemixed race relationshipuptight womanfree-spirited man

About Something New

Something New is a romance, comedy, drama film released in 2006 exploring themes of blind date, female friendship, cultural difference, racial prejudice, high society, opposites attract. Directed by Sanaa Hamri, it stars Sanaa Lathan, Simon Baker, Blair Underwood. 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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