---
title: "Barbershop: The Next Cut"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/barbershop-the-next-cut-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 326423
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/barbershop-the-next-cut-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Barbershop: The Next Cut is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by New Line Cinema, Cube Vision, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Chicago barbershop fights gang violence while juggling new co‑workers and community bonds."

### Why Watch
- Ensemble cast returns with strong chemistry
- Mixes humor with timely social issues
- Shows neighborhood solidarity against crime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Tone shifts between light comedy and gritty crime may feel uneven
- Focus on male bonding is reduced by new dynamics
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG‑13, the film includes depictions of gang violence and some strong language, making it suitable for mature teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, drama, urban, social, community

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/barbershop-the-next-cut-2016#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Malcolm D. Lee
- **Networks / Studios**: New Line Cinema, Cube Vision, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ice Cube** as *Calvin Palmer*
- **Cedric the Entertainer** as *Eddie*
- **Regina Hall** as *Angie*
- **Sean Patrick Thomas** as *Jimmy*
- **Eve** as *Terri*
- **Nicki Minaj** as *Draya*
- **Anthony Anderson** as *J.D.*
- **Common** as *Jabari*
- **Jazsmin Lewis** as *Jennifer*
- **Troy Garity** as *Isaac*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is Barbershop: The Next Cut?
It is a comedy‑drama film, rated PG‑13.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour 51 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on April 15, 2016.

### Q: Who are some of the returning cast members?
The ensemble includes Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Anthony Anderson, Eve, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Deon Cole.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set in a barbershop and beauty salon in Chicago.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Barbershop: The Next Cut — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/326423)
- [Barbershop: The Next Cut - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbershop:_The_Next_Cut)
- [Sledovat film Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016) streamování a…](https://netfilmvut.web.app/Barbershop-The-Next-Cut-2016.html)
- [Holičství 3: Nový sestřih online film (2016) | bombuj](https://www.bombuj.si/online-film-barbershop-the-next-cut)
- [Barbershop: The Next Cut / Barbershop: The Next Cut | Fandíme…](https://www.fandimefilmu.cz/film/30783-barbershop-the-next-cut)

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