History of Get Out in Timeline
Get Out is a psychological horror film where Chris, a young black man, visits his white girlfriend Rose's family for the weekend. Initially, he perceives their overly accommodating behavior as awkward attempts to deal with their daughter's interracial relationship. However, Chris soon discovers a dark and disturbing secret: the Armitage family, along with their wealthy friends, are part of a sinister cult that transplants the brains of white people into the bodies of black people to achieve a form of immortality. Chris becomes their next target, fighting for survival against the family's horrifying plan before he is permanently trapped.
1975: The Stepford Wives Influence
In 1975, The Stepford Wives was released and later cited by Jordan Peele as an influence on Get Out's satirical premise.
1999: The Blair Witch Project Record
In 1999, The Blair Witch Project grossed $140.5 million. Get Out surpassed this record.
2013: Peele Pitches Story to McKittrick
In 2013, Jordan Peele pitched the story for Get Out to producer Sean McKittrick in New Orleans, leading to McKittrick commissioning Peele to write the screenplay.
November 2015: Casting of Lead Actors Begins
In November 2015, Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams were cast as the lead actors in Get Out.
December 2015: Casting of Supporting Roles Begins
In December 2015, casting for the supporting roles in Get Out began.
2015: Straight Outta Compton Grosses $162.8 Million
In 2015, F. Gary Gray's Straight Outta Compton grossed $162.8 million domestically, before being surpassed by Get Out in April 2017.
February 2016: Final Casting Decisions Made
Casting decisions for Get Out were finalized in February 2016.
February 2016: Filming of Get Out Begins
In February 2016, principal photography began for Get Out in Fairhope, Alabama, before moving to other locations in Mobile, Alabama.
February 16, 2016: Principal Photography Begins
On February 16, 2016, principal photography for Get Out commenced in Fairhope, Alabama.
January 23, 2017: Get Out Premieres at Sundance Film Festival
On January 23, 2017, Get Out premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The film received critical acclaim for its direction, acting, screenplay, and social commentary.
February 24, 2017: Theatrical Release of Get Out in the United States
On February 24, 2017, Universal Pictures theatrically released Get Out in the United States. The film was a major commercial success.
March 2017: Get Out Crosses $100 Million Domestically
In March 2017, Get Out crossed the $100 million mark domestically, making Jordan Peele the first black writer-director to achieve this with his debut movie. The film's success was considered a cultural phenomenon.
April 8, 2017: Highest-Grossing Film by Black Filmmaker
On April 8, 2017, Get Out became the highest-grossing film domestically directed by a black filmmaker, surpassing Straight Outta Compton.
2017: Get Out's Box Office Success
In 2017, Get Out grossed $255.5 million worldwide, against a production budget of $4.5 million, becoming the 10th most profitable release of the year.
2017: Critical Reception of Get Out
In 2017, Get Out received overwhelmingly positive reviews, earning a 98% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an average score of 85 on Metacritic. It was also the highest-rated wide release of the year on Rotten Tomatoes.
2017: Negative Reviews
In 2017, Get Out received some negative reviews. One critic referred to it as a "Get-Whitey movie."
2017: Release of Get Out
In 2017, Get Out, an American psychological horror film, was released. Written, co-produced, and directed by Jordan Peele, it stars Daniel Kaluuya as a young black man who uncovers shocking secrets about his white girlfriend's family.
March 3, 2018: Independent Spirit Awards
On March 3, 2018, Jordan Peele won Best Director and Get Out won Best Picture at the 33rd Independent Spirit Awards.
2018: Best American Screenplay Ranking
In 2018, IndieWire writers ranked the script of Get Out as the third best American screenplay of the 21st century.
2018: Soundtrack Released on Vinyl
In 2018, the soundtrack for Get Out was released on vinyl by Waxwork Records, featuring an essay by Jordan Peele.
2021: Greatest Screenplay Ranking
In 2021, the Writers Guild of America ranked the screenplay of Get Out as the greatest of the 21st century so far.
2022: Sight and Sound Poll Ranking
In 2022, Get Out was tied for 95th greatest film of all time in the decennial critics' poll published by the British Film Institute's magazine Sight and Sound.
June 2025: The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century
In June 2025, Get Out ranked number 8 on The New York Times' list of "The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century".
July 2025: Rolling Stone and The Hollywood Reporter Lists
In July 2025, Get Out ranked number 22 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century" and number 2 on The Hollywood Reporter's list of the "25 Best Horror Movies of the 21st Century."
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