Ricky
| Release Date: April 24, 2026 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
79
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
8
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
The PlaylistBrian FarvourFeb 5, 2025
It would be easy to turn “Ricky” into something more, a commentary on recidivism and the hardships of a criminal coping with life in this day and age. Still, by only touching on these, a simple story performs the heavy lifting, unfolding as it does. We want to hope for Ricky, cheer his successes, and wish him a better life, not only for Ricky but for all those who are the same. Read full review
100
VarietyOwen GleibermanJan 31, 2025
Ricky is a movie that plunges into the depths and also lifts the spirit honestly. Read full review
91
IndieWireMatthew CreithJan 31, 2025
Ricky emerges as a marvelously understated examination of one man’s struggle to achieve stability. Read full review
80
The Daily BeastNick SchagerJan 25, 2025
A captivating character study about a young man trying to carve out a grown-up life despite having spent half of his years on Earth behind bars. Read full review
75
RogerEbert.comRobert DanielsApr 24, 2026
Most of the best portions of “Ricky” are hard-earned enough to look past moments of inconsistent tone and approach. Because when this character study hits, it can often feel divine. Read full review
75
The Film StageJourdain SearlesFeb 7, 2025
James gives a career-best performance as Ricky, a scared kid in a man’s muscled body. Read full review
70
ColliderAnna MillerFeb 14, 2025
With a powerhouse ensemble leading viewers through their raw, tender story, it’s more than a necessary watch that should aid in opening minds and prompting conversation. Read full review
70
Screen DailyNikki BaughanFeb 5, 2025
While this expansion of Frett’s 2023 short of the same name may, at times, feel like it’s being cornered into making a political statement, the nuanced central performance from Stephan James largely prevents the message from overwhelming the story. Read full review
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