Concrete Cowboy
Sent to live with his estranged father for the summer, a rebellious teen finds kinship in a tight-knit Philadelphia community of Black cowboys.
- Released: 2020-09-13
- Runtime: 111 minutes
- Genre: Drama, Western
- Stars: Idris Elba, Caleb McLaughlin, Jharrel Jerome, Byron Bowers, Lorraine Toussaint, Method Man, Jamil "Mil" Prattis, Ivannah Mercedes, Liz Priestley, Michael Ta'Bon, Devenie Young, Albert C. Lynch, Jr., Charles W Harris III
- Director: Ricky Staub
Comments
- kevin_robbins - 15 June 2024
Concrete Cowboy tells a straightforward story in a unique way
I recently watched Concrete Cowboy (2020) on Netflix. The storyline follows a troubled young man in Philadelphia whose mother sends him to live with his father for the summer in hopes of turning his life and perspectives around. His father lives in North Philadelphia, where he rides horses and takes care of the horse stables as part of the descendants of the original landowners of Philadelphia. The boy initially sees these circumstances as outrageous, but it may be exactly what he needs.
This film is directed by Ricky Staub, in his directorial debut, and stars Idris Elba (The Losers), Caleb McLaughlin (Stranger Things), Method Man (How High), Lorraine Toussaint (Hudson Hawk), and Jharrel Jerome (Moonlight).
This film boasts a great cast and a unique storyline, especially with the realization that it's based on a true story. The plot and its elements are straightforward, but the methods of reform are fascinating and entertaining. The acting is excellent, with a strong depiction of family and tough love. Some of the elements are predictable, but it doesn't detract from the entertainment value or the desire to see how everything unfolds and resolves.
In conclusion, Concrete Cowboy tells a straightforward story in a unique way. I would score this a 7/10 and recommend seeing it once. - Tee_Espolon - 12 September 2021
Had No Expectations
I had no idea what this movie was about when I pressed play. But I am so happy I took time to view this simple yet brilliant film. The acting and cinematography was everything. I felt engulfed in this coming of age story. I watched the "Coltrane" scene multiple times. Characters you hate, you grow to love or at least empathize with their choices. It's a story you've heard before but with a new twist.
