Paid In Full May 2026

What's the Story? It's the mid-1980s in Harlem, and Ace (Wood Harris) works at a laundromat, struggling to get by in PAID IN FULL. Common Sense Media

The narrative begins with (played by Wood Harris), a quiet, law-abiding young man working at a local dry cleaner while his friends live flashy lifestyles. After a chance encounter with a drug supplier named Lulu, Ace reluctantly enters the cocaine business. He quickly finds success by moving strategically and staying low-key, eventually recruiting his friends: Paid in Full

(Mekhi Phifer): The charismatic, popular "face" of the operation who truly loves the "game" and the lifestyle it provides. What's the Story