Concrete Cowboy

2020
15
1h 51m

IMDb RATING

6.3/10

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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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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.

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IMDb RATING

6.3/10

10K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations

Esha
(as Ivannah Mercedes)

Jamil Prattis

Paris
(as Jamil 'Mil' Prattis)

Method Man

Leroy
(as Cliff 'Method Man' Smith)

Byron Bowers

Rome

Liz Priestley

Amahle

Michael Ta'Bon

Jalen
(as Michael 'OG Law' Ta'bon)

Devenie Young

Trena

Swen Temmel

Security Guard

Patrick McDade

City Official
(as Patrick F. McDade)

Danny Plaza

Police Officer

Andrew K. Stoltzfus

Amish Farmer

Canyon Formato

Amish Kid

Albert C. Lynch Jr.

Michael 'Miz' Upshur

Director
- Ricky Staub
Writers
All cast & crew
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Trivia
Several of the actors are real-life cowboys of North Philly.

Goofs
When you first see Cole he is sitting down outside the principal's office with his hands handcuffed behind him and by himself with no authority figure with him. Additionally, he was not tethered to a pole or anything. This is highly unusual. A handcuffed student would not be left outside of a room unintended, especially in a situation where they can easily get up and leave.

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

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Featured review

8/10

These are real Urban Cowboys

It is hard not to like or respect the work of Lee Daniels. This coming of age story coupled with the reality of urban blight facing the coming gentrification has all the elements of great filmmaking. It's good to see Idris Elba taking roles that allow the world to see him light years away from his London accent and roots. New star Caleb Mclaughlin gives us more than just a troubled young man coming into maturity and gaining respect for his father and a new perspective on life.. The fact that this is based on real characters in a little known tale about Cowboys in modern day Philadelphia is even more amazing. . If you're looking for a happy ending this may not be for you. But if you're looking for a well produced, directed, written, and edited film don't pass this by.