Boots Riley Movies & Biography

I LOVE BOOSTERS (2026)

Starring Keke Palmer, Lakeith Stanfield, Mahdi Cocci, Taylour Paige, Naomi Ackie, Rachel Walters, Demi Moore, Kara Young, Adam Devine and Don Cheadle. Directed by Boots Riley.

The Velvet Gang, a crew of professional shoplifters led by aspiring designer Corvette, target cutthroat fashion icon Christie Smith when she steals one of Corvette’s designs. They plan to boost Smith’s entire inventory but inadvertently spark a movement for retail and factory workers around the world. It’s like community service.

SORRY TO BOTHER YOU (2018)

Starring Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Jermaine Fowler, Omari Hardwick, Terry Crews, Patton Oswalt, David Cross, Danny Glover, Steven Yeun and Armie Hammer. Directed by Boots Riley.

REVIEWS Sorry to Bother You - Boots Riley's spectacular satire on race in America

I LOVE BOOSTERS (2026)

Starring Keke Palmer, Lakeith Stanfield, Mahdi Cocci, Taylour Paige, Naomi Ackie, Rachel Walters, Demi Moore, Kara Young, Adam Devine and Don Cheadle. Directed by Boots Riley.

The Velvet Gang, a crew of professional shoplifters led by aspiring designer Corvette, target cutthroat fashion icon Christie Smith when she steals one of Corvette’s designs. They plan to boost Smith’s entire inventory but inadvertently spark a movement for retail and factory workers around the world. It’s like community service.

I LOVE BOOSTERS (2026)

Starring Keke Palmer, Lakeith Stanfield, Mahdi Cocci, Taylour Paige, Naomi Ackie, Rachel Walters, Demi Moore, Kara Young, Adam Devine and Don Cheadle. Directed by Boots Riley.

The Velvet Gang, a crew of professional shoplifters led by aspiring designer Corvette, target cutthroat fashion icon Christie Smith when she steals one of Corvette’s designs. They plan to boost Smith’s entire inventory but inadvertently spark a movement for retail and factory workers around the world. It’s like community service.