I Am Thalente (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2015, I Am Thalente is a documentary film directed by Natalie Johns, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Homeless since the age of nine, South African skateboarder Thalente Biyela travels to the US to pursue his dream of becoming a professional skateboarder. Through his eyes, we experience what it takes to rise up out of circumstance and escape a lifetime on the streets.
Who’s in it. I Am Thalente stars Thalente Biyela as Himself, Tony Hawk as Himself, Kenny Anderson as Himself and Felipe Gustavo as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, I Am Thalente has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 I Am Thalente page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Am Thalente tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Am Thalente (2015)?
- In US, I Am Thalente is available to 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 I Am Thalente worth watching?
- I Am Thalente holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in I Am Thalente?
- I Am Thalente stars Thalente Biyela, Tony Hawk, Kenny Anderson, Felipe Gustavo and Colin Kennedy.
- When was I Am Thalente released?
- I Am Thalente was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.