SZA and Keke Palmer Star in Hit Comedy 'One of Them Days', Now Streaming on Netflix

Background & Plot

*One of Them Days* throws viewers right into the chaos as best friends Dreux and Alyssa face eviction from their LA apartment. The catalyst? Alyssa's boyfriend, Keshawn, has squandered their rent money. With only hours until their landlord kicks them out, the duo embarks on a desperate and hilarious journey across the city to secure the needed funds.

Their attempts range from the ill-fated (nearly passing out at a blood bank, accidentally exploding blood bags) to the dangerous (encountering gangster King Lolo after selling sneakers they found). Adding to the pressure, Dreux has a crucial job interview for a franchise manager position, which is jeopardized by the day's escalating mayhem, including a public fight involving Alyssa and Keshawn's new girlfriend.

Direction and Cast

The film is the feature debut for director Lawrence Lamont, who honed his skills directing music videos and brings a vibrant energy to the screen. He grew up on Detroit's East side, fostering a love for film from an early age. The movie boasts a strong supporting cast, including comedic talents like Katt Williams and Lil Rel Howery, alongside Maude Apatow, Vanessa Bell Calloway, and Amin Joseph as the menacing King Lolo.

Themes and Resolution

Beneath the frantic comedy, *One of Them Days* explores themes of friendship, resilience, ambition, and navigating financial precarity. Despite numerous setbacks and a major fight between the friends, Dreux and Alyssa ultimately reconcile. They manage to avoid eviction through unforeseen circumstances involving a building fire and their landlord's negligence. Dreux impresses the hiring manager despite the earlier chaos and lands her dream job, while Alyssa finds her artistic voice and dumps Keshawn for good. The antagonist, King Lolo, is ultimately apprehended.

Who stars in *One of Them Days*?

Keke Palmer and SZA lead the cast. It also features Katt Williams, Lil Rel Howery, Maude Apatow, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Amin Joseph, Gabrielle Dennis, and Janelle James, among others.

What is *One of Them Days* about?

It's a comedy following two LA roommates, Dreux and Alyssa, who have one chaotic day to raise $1,500 in overdue rent money after it's stolen, leading to a series of misadventures to avoid eviction.

Where can I watch *One of Them Days*?

The movie began streaming exclusively on Netflix on March 31/April 1, 2025.

Was *One of Them Days* successful?

Yes, it was both a critical success, holding a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and a commercial success, earning $50 million at the North American box office on a reported $14 million budget.

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