Knucklehead (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2015, Knucklehead is a drama and family film directed by Ben Bowman, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. When his brother disappears, mentally disabled Langston Bellows (Gbenga Akinnagbe) is left without a protector in Brooklyn's housing projects. Now under the control of his abusive mother (Alfre Woodard) Langston must take his future into his own hands. He sets out to find the one doctor he believes can cure him, a celebrity magazine columnist who touts questionable prescription drug cocktails. If Langston can become "mentally excellent", it will mean moving into an apartment of his own with his girlfriend, who may herself be a creation of his wishful thinking. Landing in the unscrupulous world of pharmaceutical marketing, the search for his mysterious doctor and hero leads to some unwanted discoveries. Langston strives for independence from his prior life; from his mother, from his neighborhood and from his fractured mind - while all around him people are not who they seem.
Who’s in it. Knucklehead stars Alfre Woodard as Sheila, Gbenga Akinnagbe as Langston, Jennifer Mudge as Leslie and DeWanda Wise as Charlotte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Knucklehead has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, ALLBLK Apple TV channel and ALLBLK Amazon channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Knucklehead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knucklehead tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Knucklehead (2015)?
- In US, Knucklehead is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and ALLBLK Apple TV channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Knucklehead worth watching?
- Knucklehead holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Knucklehead?
- Knucklehead stars Alfre Woodard, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Jennifer Mudge, DeWanda Wise and Amari Cheatom.
- When was Knucklehead released?
- Knucklehead was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.