# California Schemin' (2026)

> Two Dundee friends impersonate Californian rappers to break into a skeptical music industry, turning an absurd hoax into a test of ambition and loyalty.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1196112

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Music, Comedy, Drama
- Director: James McAvoy
- Cast: Séamus McLean Ross, Samuel Bottomley, Lucy Halliday, Rebekah Murrell, James McAvoy, Jennifer Winn, David Witts, Sonny Poon Tip
- TMDB rating: 5.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29549490/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, energetic, music movie night, comedy night

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