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Rocks

Play trailer 1:52 Poster for Rocks 2019,  1h 33m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A teenage girl in London is forced to care for her younger brother after being abandoned by their mother, relying on friendship, strength, and resilience to survive.
Rocks

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Critics Consensus

A fresh, funny coming-of-age story rooted in realistic characters and anchored with a meaningful message, Rocks is as solid as its title suggests.

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Ela Bittencourt Sight & Sound Feb 14, 2021
A compassionate, finely observed portrait of a young woman's gradual breaking down, as the usual buffers, including brotherly love and friendships, strain under her crushing responsibility. Go to Full Review
Carlos Aguilar Los Angeles Times Feb 1, 2021
Teeming with an infectious effervescence, the adolescent coming-of-age drama "Rocks" differentiates itself from other recent explorations of modern girlhood set amid immigrant communities. Go to Full Review
Radheyan Simonpillai NOW Toronto Dec 8, 2020
5/5
The cast led by Bukky Bakray and Kosar Ali are unbelievably charming and infectious. In a just world, these rockstars would become household names. Go to Full Review
Calum Cooper Source (Scotland) Jul 14, 2024
4/5
Because the film’s character dynamics are so well fleshed out early into the story, we feel the comradeship permeating the screen. It joins earlier films from this year like Booksmart and Hustlers as a championing of sisterhood. Go to Full Review
Victoria Luxford Small Screen Feb 17, 2022
9/10
a celebration of female strength, told in a way that never comes close to being trite or patronising. Go to Full Review
Elle Hunt NME (New Musical Express) Apr 29, 2021
3.5/5
Exuberant teenage story about decidedly grown-up issues Go to Full Review
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Sarah Gavron

Director

Bukky Bakray

Shola "Rocks"

Ruby Stokes

Agnes

Sarah Niles

Ms. Booker

Sharon D Clarke

Anita

Kosar Ali

Sumaya

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Movie Info

Synopsis A teenage girl in London is forced to care for her younger brother after being abandoned by their mother, relying on friendship, strength, and resilience to survive.
Director
Sarah Gavron
Producer
Ameenah Ayub Allen
Screenwriter
Claire Wilson
Production Co
Film 4, Fable Pictures, Head Gear Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 2, 2021
Runtime
1h 33m
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