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Concrete Cowboy

  • 20202020
  • RR
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
8.6K
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Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin in Concrete Cowboy (2020)
While spending the summer in North Philadelphia, a troubled teen (Caleb McLaughlin) is caught between a life of crime and his estranged father’s (Idris Elba) vibrant urban-cowboy subculture. Inspired by the novel 'Ghetto Cowboy' by G. Neri, Concrete Cowboy is directed by Ricky Staub and co-stars Jharrel Jerome, Byron Bowers, Lorraine Toussaint and Clifford "Method Man" Smith. On Netflix April 2.
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  • Drama
  • Western

Sent to live with his estranged father for the summer, a rebellious teen finds kinship in a tight-knit Philadelphia community of Black cowboys.Sent to live with his estranged father for the summer, a rebellious teen finds kinship in a tight-knit Philadelphia community of Black cowboys.Sent to live with his estranged father for the summer, a rebellious teen finds kinship in a tight-knit Philadelphia community of Black cowboys.

IMDb RATING
6.3/10
8.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ricky Staub
  • Writers
    • G. Neri(based on the novel "Ghetto Cowboy" by)
    • Ricky Staub(screenplay by)
    • Dan Walser(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Idris Elba
    • Caleb McLaughlin
    • Lorraine Toussaint
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ricky Staub
  • Writers
    • G. Neri(based on the novel "Ghetto Cowboy" by)
    • Ricky Staub(screenplay by)
    • Dan Walser(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Idris Elba
    • Caleb McLaughlin
    • Lorraine Toussaint
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 127User reviews
    • 102Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

    Videos4

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:29
    Official Trailer
    Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin Answer Fan Questions
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    Concrete Cowboy
    Clip 0:56
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    Photos31

    Concrete Cowboy (2020)
    Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin in Concrete Cowboy (2020)
    Lorraine Toussaint and Caleb McLaughlin in Concrete Cowboy (2020)
    Lorraine Toussaint, Idris Elba, and Caleb McLaughlin in Concrete Cowboy (2020)
    Caleb McLaughlin and Jharrel Jerome in Concrete Cowboy (2020)
    Idris Elba and Method Man in Concrete Cowboy (2020)
    Caleb McLaughlin in Concrete Cowboy (2020)
    Idris Elba in Concrete Cowboy (2020)
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    Top cast

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    Idris Elba
    Idris Elba
    • Harpas Harp
    Caleb McLaughlin
    Caleb McLaughlin
    • Coleas Cole
    Lorraine Toussaint
    Lorraine Toussaint
    • Nessias Nessi
    Jharrel Jerome
    Jharrel Jerome
    • Smushas Smush
    Ivannah-Mercedes
    Ivannah-Mercedes
    • Eshaas Esha
    • (as Ivannah Mercedes)
    Jamil Prattis
    • Parisas Paris
    • (as Jamil 'Mil' Prattis)
    Method Man
    Method Man
    • Leroyas Leroy
    • (as Cliff 'Method Man' Smith)
    Byron Bowers
    Byron Bowers
    • Romeas Rome
    Liz Priestley
    Liz Priestley
    • Amahleas Amahle
    Michael Ta'Bon
    • Jalenas Jalen
    • (as Michael 'OG Law' Ta'bon)
    Devenie Young
    Devenie Young
    • Trenaas Trena
    Swen Temmel
    Swen Temmel
    • Security Guardas Security Guard
    Patrick McDade
    Patrick McDade
    • City Officialas City Official
    • (as Patrick F. McDade)
    Danny Plaza
    Danny Plaza
    • Police Officeras Police Officer
    Andrew K. Stoltzfus
    • Amish Farmeras Amish Farmer
    Canyon Formato
    • Amish Kidas Amish Kid
    Albert C. Lynch Jr.
    • Alas Al
    Michael 'Miz' Upshur
    • Mizas Miz
    • Director
      • Ricky Staub
    • Writers
      • G. Neri(based on the novel "Ghetto Cowboy" by)
      • Ricky Staub(screenplay by)
      • Dan Walser(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    In this drama inspired by the real-life Fletcher Street Stables, 15-year-old Cole is taken to live with his estranged father Harp in North Philadelphia. There he discovers the city's vibrant urban cowboy subculture, which has existed for more than 100 years providing a safe haven for the neighborhood despite the surrounding poverty, violence, and encroachment of gentrification. —BrightAyisi
    • cowboy
    • philadelphia
    • teenager
    • neighbor
    • based on novel
    • 6 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Western
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language throughout, drug use and some violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Several of the actors are real-life cowboys of North Philly.
    • Quotes

      Nessie: Hard things come before good things

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Carey Mulligan/Caleb McLaughlin/Kali Uchis (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      I Wish I Knew
      Performed by The John Coltrane Quartet
      Courtesy of The Verve Music Group
      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews127

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A good modern western movie with great acting
    At some points the film it is a bit slow but that is part of a modern western so its oké. The film lasted just a bit too long, it could be 10 minutes shorter. Caleb Mclaughlin gives a great performance and he can play drama very well. Idris Elba is not that much in the movie but when he is there he is very good. At a few moments in the film it is very emotional and its inpressive How they handled it. There are a lot of beautiful shots in the movie. Overall its a good movie with tons of great acting but a little to slow and long.

    I give the movie a 8/10.
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    • Apr 2, 2021

    FAQ1

    • What is the name of the John Coltrane track that Elba's character plays on the gramophone to his son?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 2, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Netflix Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cao Bồi Đô Thị
    • Filming locations
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Green Door Pictures
      • Lee Daniels Entertainment
      • Neighborhood Film Co.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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