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Kidulthood

Kidulthood

Before adulthood comes...

20066.31h 31m

Overview

A day in the life of a group of troubled 15-year-olds growing up in west London.

Directed by Menhaj Huda
Written by Noel Clarke
Produced by Menhaj Huda, George Isaac, Damian Jones
Box OfficeBudget: $994KRevenue: $165K

Top Cast

Aml Ameen

Aml Ameen

Trife

Red Madrell

Red Madrell

Alisa

Noel Clarke

Noel Clarke

Sam

Adam Deacon

Adam Deacon

Jay

Jaime Winstone

Jaime Winstone

Becky

Nicholas Hoult

Nicholas Hoult

Blake

Cornell John

Cornell John

Uncle Curtis

Rafe Spall

Rafe Spall

Lenny

Christopher Villiers

Christopher Villiers

Mr. Fineal

David Schaal

David Schaal

Taxi Driver

Themes & Keywords

london, englandstreet ganggunghettobullyinghoodschool

About Kidulthood

Kidulthood is a drama film released in 2006 exploring themes of london, england, street gang, gun, ghetto, bullying, hood. Directed by Menhaj Huda, it stars Aml Ameen, Red Madrell, Noel Clarke. A day in the life of a group of troubled 15-year-olds growing up in west London.

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