CB4 (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1993, CB4 is a comedy and music film directed by Tamra Davis, running about 89 minutes. “Sex, rap and family values?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A "rockumentary", covering the rise to fame of MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike: members of the rap group "CB4". We soon learn that these three are not what they seem and don't apear to know as much about rap music as they claim... but a lack of musical ability in an artist never hurts sales, does it? You've just got to play the part of a rap star...
Who’s in it. CB4 stars Chris Rock as Albert / MC Gusto, Allen Payne as Euripides / Dead Mike, Phil Hartman as Virgil Robinson and Charlie Murphy as Gusto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, CB4 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV 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 CB4 page.
If you liked it. Fans of CB4 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch CB4 (1993)?
- In US, CB4 is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium 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 CB4 worth watching?
- CB4 holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in CB4?
- CB4 stars Chris Rock, Allen Payne, Phil Hartman, Charlie Murphy and Rachel True.
- When was CB4 released?
- CB4 was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.