Trivia
Uncut Gems
Directed by Benny Safdie and Joshua Safdie · starring Shiv Pai, Hailey Gates and The Weeknd
- 8 facts
- 2019
Uncut Gems: trivia
All 8 facts
- 1
Unanimous reviews
The film premieres with 100% of positive reviews in Rotten Tomatoes.
- 2
The best role of Sandler
The film premieres in Metacritic with a 92/100 of average and all the reviews over the notable, being the highest note in the Adam Sandler's filmography.
- 3
Connection with 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
The house used for the exterior of Howard Ratner's home is the same house used as Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek)'s home in Bohemian Rhapsody (2018).
- 4
Their first movie
Kevin Garnett and The Weeknd's feature film debut.
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Sets made for the movie
Howard Ratner's jewelry store was a set entirely built for the movie.
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Jewish actos
Adam Sandler and Idina Menzel, who portray husband and wife, are jewish in real life.
- 7
Paternal inspiration
The film was inspired by the Safdie Brother's father's time working for a man also named Howard in the Manhattan Diamond District. The Safdie Brothers and their father are also jewish and avid basketball fans.
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Options within NBA
The movie's producers were at one time considering current or former NBA players Amar'e Stoudemire and Joel Embiid for the role ultimately played by former NBA player Kevin Garnett.