Charm City Kings Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

3 kindgs. 2 choices. 1 summer.

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Last modified: Dec. 10, 2022

Charm City Kings

Release Date: Thursday, October 8, 2020 HBO Max

Director: Angel Manuel Soto

Starring: Teyonah Parris • Jahi Di'Allo Winston • Marla Aaron Wapner • William Catlett • Milan Ray

R Drama 2 hrs, 5 m

87% WILL SEE 13% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Growing up in West Baltimore, teenage Mouse feels the fierce pull of different forces: Between notorious ex-con Blax and concerned Detective Rivers, and between the straight path set for Mouse by his concerned mother and the dangers of gang life, which took his brother’s life. The one truth Mouse knows is that he loves the power, artistry and energy of “The Ride” — the exhilarating motorized-dirt-bike scene that is both pastime and passion on the streets of Baltimore. During one eventful summer, Mouse steers his way through two father figures, a first girlfriend, the pull of illegal choices and the thrill of stunt-riding.

Drama

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Who stars in Charm City Kings – Cast List

T
Teyonah Parris
The Marvels, Candyman
J
Jahi Di'Allo Winston
We Have a Ghost
M
Marla Aaron Wapner
W
William Catlett
... Detective Rivers

Abigail, A Thousand and One
M
Milan Ray
Blade
D
Donielle T. Hansley Jr.
M
Meek Mill
... Blax

12 O'Clock Boys

Who is making Charm City Kings – Crew List

A look at Charm City Kings behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Angel Manuel Soto last helmed Blue Beetle and 12 O'Clock Boys.

Director: Angel Manuel Soto
Screenwriters: —

Studios: Sony Pictures Classics; HBO Max Originals
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Charm City Kings

Key Facts

The film was removed from theatrical release and will now premiere on HBO Max (6/20/2020).
Charm City Kings had world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2020.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2019

Completed

Changed Charm City Kings movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for pervasive language, sexual references and some violence
Runtime: 2 hrs, 5 m
Tagline: 3 kindgs. 2 choices. 1 summer.
Also known as: Twelve
Language: English

Charm City Kings Trailers and Clips

Charm City Kings

Official Trailer

Charm City Kings Release Date: When was the film released?

Charm City Kings was released in HBO Max on Thursday, October 8 , 2020.

Charm City Kings DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Charm City Kings is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Thursday, August 02, 2022. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Charm City Kings today on Amazon.

In Movie Theaters

To Be Announced (TBA)

United States

With Streaming Subscription

2020-10-08
HBO Max

On DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Release

2019-06
DVD

Estimated DVD Release Date
2022-08-02
DVD

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Q&A: Asked about Charm City Kings

Is Charm City Kings based on a true story? Apr. 27, 2020

Answer question

Charm City Kings is a feature film adaption of the 2013 documentary 12 O'Clock Boys by Lofty Nathan. The documentary focuses on urban dirt-bike riders in Baltimore, Maryland. The boy, Pug, was filmed over a three-year period starting when he was 13.

Apr. 27, 2020