
She's Gotta Have It
dir. Spike Lee
74
7 sourcesSynopsis
The story of Nola Darling's simultaneous sexual relationships with three different men is told by her and by her partners and other friends. All three men wanted her to commit solely to them; Nola resists being "owned" by a single partner.
Critics consensus
With She's Gotta Have It, Spike Lee delivered his bracing first shot across Hollywood's bow -- and set the template for the groundbreaking act to follow.

Directed bySpike Lee
StarringTracy Camilla Johns, Tommy Redmond Hicks, John Canada Terrell, Spike Lee, Raye Dowell, Joie Lee
Written bySpike Lee
CinematographyErnest R. Dickerson
EditingSpike Lee
MusicBill Lee
She's Gotta Have It
1986 · R · 1h 24m
Comedy, Romance
The story of Nola Darling's simultaneous sexual relationships with three different men is told by her and by her partners and other friends. All three men wanted her to commit solely to them; Nola resists being "owned" by a single partner.
Our Verdict
74
Critics Consensus
With She's Gotta Have It, Spike Lee delivered his bracing first shot across Hollywood's bow -- and set the template for the groundbreaking act to follow.
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