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California Schemin'

R20261h 47mJames McAvoy
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 63
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"Get rich or try lying."

After being ridiculed for their Scottish accents, two ambitious musicians reinvent themselves as American rappers and fool the British music industry into a lucrative record deal, only for their elaborate lie to unravel under the weight of instant fame.

MusicComedyDrama
Rap MusicHip-hopBiographyBased On True StoryHoax1990s

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What is California Schemin' (2026) about?

After being ridiculed for their Scottish accents, two ambitious musicians reinvent themselves as American rappers and fool the British music industry into a lucrative record deal, only for their elaborate lie to unravel under the weight of instant fame.

Who stars in California Schemin'?

California Schemin' stars Séamus McLean Ross (Gavin Bain), Samuel Bottomley (Billy Boyd), Lucy Halliday (Mary Boyd), Rebekah Murrell (Tessa), James McAvoy (Anthony). The film was directed by James McAvoy.

How long is California Schemin'?

California Schemin' has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2026. It is rated R.

Is California Schemin' worth watching?

California Schemin' holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Music, Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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