Concrete Cowboy
Seen it?2020 | 111 min | Drama, Western
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Deadwood: The Movie or Hell or High Water, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Sent to live with his estranged father for the summer, a rebellious teen finds kinship in a tight-knit Philadelphia community of Black cowboys.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 54K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ricky Staub
- Caleb McLaughlinCole
- Idris ElbaHarp
- Jharrel JeromeSmush
- Byron BowersRome
- Lorraine ToussaintNessi
- Method ManLeroy
- Jamil PrattisParis
- Ivannah MercedesEsha
- Liz PriestleyAmahle
- Michael Ta'BonJalen