Concrete Cowboy
Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): April 2, 2021
6.4
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Generally favorable reviews based on 29 Ratings
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Eliana21Apr 4, 2021
The movie was refreshing, especially being that has Afro-Americans. The story is well developed however, I wished that we could see a lot of title bit more about how the father and son reconnected. The acting was good and the movie felt real.
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TVJerryApr 3, 2021
Who knew that there was a group of Black horse riders that live and ride in Philadelphia? Instead of a doc about this unique subculture, this father/son drama’s calling card is Idris Elba. When his troubled son (Caleb McLaughlin of StrangerWho knew that there was a group of Black horse riders that live and ride in Philadelphia? Instead of a doc about this unique subculture, this father/son drama’s calling card is Idris Elba. When his troubled son (Caleb McLaughlin of Stranger Things) is sent to spend the summer with him, the typical formula plays out. The story beats are obvious throughout, but the performances are genuine. The only thing to recommend this standard drama is a glimpse into the real world of this unusual horse lovers. BTW, the credits feature interviews clips with some of the real cowboys, who also played small speaking parts in the film.… Expand
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bertobellamyApr 3, 2021
'Concrete Cowboy' is your regular coming of age film. Caleb McLaughlin shines as a troubled kid finding his place in a new community, as well as a new relationship with his estranged father. The chemistry with Idris Elba is good, but the'Concrete Cowboy' is your regular coming of age film. Caleb McLaughlin shines as a troubled kid finding his place in a new community, as well as a new relationship with his estranged father. The chemistry with Idris Elba is good, but the conflict's outcome can be seen since the beginning. What first-time director Ricky Staub achieves is giving a glimpse — to brief, in my opinion — into the urban black cowboys of Philadelphia. It's a shame that the spot got shadow by a typical melodrama.… Expand
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Brent_MarchantApr 10, 2021
While Philadelphia's Black urban cowboy community might make an interesting topic for a documentary, in director Ricky Staub's debut feature, it's been relegated to a backdrop for a meandering yet predictable estranged father/at-risk teenageWhile Philadelphia's Black urban cowboy community might make an interesting topic for a documentary, in director Ricky Staub's debut feature, it's been relegated to a backdrop for a meandering yet predictable estranged father/at-risk teenage son tale riddled with cliches and occasionally preposterous narrative twists. The film's poorly penned script, with too much emphasis on some segments and not enough on others, is perhaps the biggest problem with this production, aided by little in the way of back story and character development. The performances, including those turned in by riders from the cowboy community itself, are generally capable, though there's not nearly enough of Idris Elba as the estranged dad in a clearly underdeveloped role. This one is easily forgettable for a variety of reasons, which is unfortunate in light of the picture's potential-filled subject matter.… Expand
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alejandro970Apr 18, 2021
Where have all the cowboys gone? The idea of placing cowboys in the 21st century and in a big city is almost a breath of fresh air for the western genre. I said almost because the first 40 minutes feel a bit slow but it compensates step byWhere have all the cowboys gone? The idea of placing cowboys in the 21st century and in a big city is almost a breath of fresh air for the western genre. I said almost because the first 40 minutes feel a bit slow but it compensates step by step with a stimulating story of estranged father and son. Believe it or not, it has a bit of real life inspiration.… Expand
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JLuis_001Apr 5, 2021
It's a modest coming of age story, and a productive and engaging portrait of a community that I really knew nothing about.

However, I must emphasize that the script fails the actors a bit. It doesn't give them much to make it feel moreIt's a modest coming of age story, and a productive and engaging portrait of a community that I really knew nothing about.

However, I must emphasize that the script fails the actors a bit.
It doesn't give them much to make it feel more dynamic or vibrant, and the dialogues are also somewhat weak.

It's still interesting though, but it doesn't get rid of the notion that much of its events feel quite manipulated.
And as I said, it's not the actors fault, they do believe the situations, there's simply a notorious lack of spontaneity in everything.

With errors, but I still liked it.… Expand
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DogeGamer2015Apr 11, 2021
La trama es simple y predecible; sin embargo, las actuaciones son buenas y las escenas de los caballos están bien hechas.
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Pan_KrytykNov 21, 2021
Ta produkcja przypadła mi do gustu. Bardzo ciekawa historia zainspirowana prawdziwymi wydarzeniami.
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AdamEnDetailDec 5, 2021
Concrete Cowboy starts beautifully. Moving with meaning and purpose, leaving you curious as to how the story will unfold but unfortunately it quickly looses its way. Halfway through you wonder if the story is at all worth your time. The plotConcrete Cowboy starts beautifully. Moving with meaning and purpose, leaving you curious as to how the story will unfold but unfortunately it quickly looses its way. Halfway through you wonder if the story is at all worth your time. The plot looses focus and the movie becomes a patchwork of its characters going through random events. Although the movie is beautifully shot, it sometimes tries to overstate its very real drama without doing much storytelling.

However, in its final thirty minutes Concrete Cowboy finds its way back to its center. Which is the strained relationship between Idris Elba's character Harp - and his son Cole played by Caleb McLaughlin (from Stranger Things), with the backdrop of the Fletcher Street Stables.

Harp and Cole's relationship is the most interesting part of the movie. And both Idris Elba and especially Caleb McLaughlin showcase their acting ability, doing brilliantly in their respective roles. Definitely, both actors are the brightest parts of Concrete Cowboy's somewhat disjointed plot.

Overall, the movie tries to tell the true story that black people are cowboys too. And how the Fletcher Street Stables represented a moment in Black Cowboy history while being a place of stability for the community. It is a very watchable movie that shows part of the heritage of Black Cowboys. Albeit it could have been better executed with a more coherent plot.… Expand
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