August 4, 2025

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They’re back — and the junkyard’s never been messier. Sanford and Son: The Movie brings one of television’s most iconic duos into the 21st century with a wild, witty, and surprisingly heartfelt reimagining. Streaming this October on Peacock, the film stars Eddie Murphy as the loudmouth legend Fred Sanford, and Donald Glover as his exasperated son Lamont — a pairing so sharp, it practically honk-honks with comedic timing.

Set in modern-day Watts, the story wastes no time turning a simple day at the yard into full-blown chaos. When detectives turn up looking for a missing person — possibly buried under decades of scrap metal and Sanford attitude — Fred and Lamont are forced into a spiral of schemes, slapstick diversions, and reluctant father-son teamwork. Think Knives Out meets Friday — if Redd Foxx had a smartphone and the LAPD had zero chill.

Murphy is in top form here, blending the explosive energy of his ’80s heyday with the wisdom of a weathered showman. His Fred Sanford is hilariously cantankerous, sharp as a tack, and capable of dropping a one-liner that feels both retro and brand new. Donald Glover, meanwhile, plays Lamont with a perfect blend of deadpan exhaustion and modern millennial realism — constantly caught between loyalty, logic, and the urge to run far, far away from his father’s next mess.

The film is packed with callbacks to the original show — from the classic “You big dummy!” catchphrases to a surprise guest appearance that fans will cheer for (no spoilers). But it also isn’t afraid to blaze its own path.

The updated setting opens the door for new commentary on gentrification, legacy, and Black entrepreneurship, giving the film a surprising amount of thematic heft beneath the laughs.

Visually, the direction keeps things energetic and playful. Quick cuts, stylized flashbacks, and a jazzy new arrangement of the classic theme song keep things snappy.

And the supporting cast — including a standout turn from Quinta Brunson as a savvy neighborhood councilwoman — adds richness and variety without upstaging the main duo.

At its heart, though, this is a story about family: the friction, the frustration, and the unspoken love that somehow keeps things from falling apart — even when everything around you looks like junk.

⭐ Final Verdict: 8.3/10 — A hilarious, heartfelt tribute that honors its roots while making room for a whole new generation of Sanford fans.

🛠️ “It’s not just a junkyard. It’s a legacy — covered in rust, maybe. But gold underneath.”