'We Grown Now' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream the drama movie

'We Grown Now' is set in the early 1990s and the film grapples with the concepts of friendship and loyalty
PUBLISHED FEB 27, 2024
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A still from 'We Grown Now' (@Sony Pictures Classics)

Movie: We Grown Now

Platform: Theatrical release

Date of release:  April 19, 2024,

Country of origin: United States

Genre: Drama

Run Time: 93 minutes

Director: Minhal Baig

Full cast list: Blake Cameron James, Gian Knight Ramirez, S. Epatha Merkerson, Avery Holliday, Ora Jones, and others

The forthcoming movie 'We Grown Now' is slated for a theatrical release on April 19. It was written and directed by Minhal Baig. 

The film which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival on August 8, 2023, follows the emotional journey of two closest friends as they traverse their formative years.

What is the plot of 'We Grown Now?'

The narrative of the film is set in the early 1990s when Michael Jordan was at the peak of his career.

Malik (Blake Cameron James) and Eric (Gian Knight Ramirez), two best friends, lead ordinary lives until a catastrophe strikes their little community. The film grapples with the concepts of friendship and loyalty.

Who stars in 'We Grown Now?' 

Blake Cameron James 


 
 
 
 
 
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Blake Cameron James portrays Malik in the movie. The young actor has already gained popularity and a fan base owing to his raw acting chops.

He made his acting debut in 2014 with 'House of Manson' and has since acted in 'The Sound of Christmas' and 'Found.'

Gian Knight Ramírez

Gian Knight Ramírez portrays Eric in the drama film. The young actor is making his screen debut with the movie and it's quite evident from the film's trailer that he is going to be a formidable actor.

S. Epatha Merkerson


 
 
 
 
 
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S. Epatha Merkerson, who portrays Anita in the film, has won both a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award.

After making her screen debut in 1986, Merkerson gained recognition for her acting in 'Law & Order.'

Among her other noteworthy performances are  'Jacob's Ladder, 'Lincoln,' 'Loose Cannons,' 'Terminator 2: Judgement Day' and 'Lackawanna Blues,' among others. 

How to stream 'We Grown Now?'

Currently, there has been no official word about the streaming platform for the movie that is scheduled for a theatrical release.

Nevertheless, on April 19, you can still catch the movie on a big screen at your nearby cinemas. So buckle up and be ready to embark on an emotional journey with two young boys still figuring out life.

'We Grown Now' trailer



 

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