Name: Crown Heights
Genre: Drama
Released: 2017-08-25
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Cast: LaKeith Stanfield, Nnamdi Asomugha, Natalie Paul, Bill Camp, Nestor Carbonell

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When Colin Warner was wrongfully convicted of murder, his best friend Carl King devoted his life to proving his innocence.

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Directed by: Matt Ruskin
Written by: Matt Ruskin
Produced by: Matt Ruskin, Nnamdi Asomugha, Natalie Galazka

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August 25, 2017 · 1 h 36 min · R

Released: August 25, 2017
Runtime: 1 h 36 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 133 countries
Keywords: based on true story

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Where can I stream Crown Heights?

Prime

In the United States, Crown Heights streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Crown Heights worth watching?

70

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 64).

Is Crown Heights okay for kids?

RViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Crown Heights plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.