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California Schemin'

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Two Scottish lads from Dundee conned the music industry by pretending to be an established Californian rap duo, bagging a record deal and appearing on MTV until their scam unraveled.

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Michael Rechtshaffen The Hollywood Reporter In the talented hands of James McAvoy, making his directorial debut, those well-traveled, rise-and-fall tropes nevertheless make for an underdog dramatic comedy that proves hard to resist. Sep 12, 2025 Full Review Robert Daniels Screen International A memorable take on the hiphop movie. Sep 11, 2025 Full Review Kate Erbland IndieWire It’s the oldest story in the book, but it’s made all the more crushing in “California Schemin'” because Gavin and Billy are so very convinced they’re the ones pulling one over on the brass. Rated: B- Sep 9, 2025 Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film The lads’ delight at their early success is engaging, and both stars acquit themselves well. Rated: 4/5 Sep 19, 2025 Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) A crowd pleaser, a nice little movie. Entertaining Sep 16, 2025 Full Review Tina Kakadelis Film Obsessive McLean Ross and Bottomley, as Silibil N’ Brains, are like puppy dogs with a dream they refuse to let go of...They are so easy to root for, and so is California Schemin’. Sep 16, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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James McAvoy

Director

Seamus McLean Ross

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Samuel Bottomley

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Lucy Halliday

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Rebekah Murrell

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James McAvoy

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Movie Info

Synopsis Two Scottish lads from Dundee conned the music industry by pretending to be an established Californian rap duo, bagging a record deal and appearing on MTV until their scam unraveled.
Director
James McAvoy
Producer
Danny Page, Paul Aniello, Simon Kay, Michael Mendelsohn
Screenwriter
Archie Thomson, Elaine Gracie
Production Co
Patriot Pictures, Homefront Productions
Genre
Drama, Music
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 47m