Anuvahood
A directionless wannabe gangster stumbles through London street culture while trying to turn posturing into genuine self-worth.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- irreverent
- crude
- witty
- casual movie night
- urban comedy night
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as an energetic but poorly written urban comedy whose crude humor and performances could not overcome its thin story.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kenneth calls himself Kay and pursues gangster respect despite repeatedly revealing himself as a wannabe bad boy.
Kay is directionless after quitting his job and struggles to find worth amid the pressures of urban adversity.
The plot frames Kay's attempt to become a respected gangster as an absurd and self-defeating quest.
Kay gradually realizes that his bad-boy identity makes him less impressive rather than more respected.
Films like Anuvahood, and why
Kidulthood
urban coming-of-age comedy centered on performative toughness, petty crime, and directionless young men
Adulthood
british hood comedy combining street culture, crime elements, irreverent humor, and adolescent identity
Attack the Block
rough-edged ensemble comedy about immature masculinity, social frustration, and trying to earn respect
Movie Details
- Directors
- Adam Deacon, Daniel Toland
- Release Date
- 2011-03-18
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (58)
Cast
- Adam Deacon
- Ollie Barbieri
- Jazzie Zonzolo
- Michael Vu
- Richie Campbell
- Jaime Winstone
- Paul Kaye
- Ashley Walters
- Richard Blackwood
- Eddie Kadi
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Anuvahood about?
- A directionless wannabe gangster stumbles through London street culture while trying to turn posturing into genuine self-worth.
- What is Anuvahood like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Anuvahood as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Anuvahood violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Anuvahood as moderate.
- What did critics think of Anuvahood?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as an energetic but poorly written urban comedy whose crude humor and performances could not overcome its thin story.
- Which films are like Anuvahood?
- Films with a similar feel include Kidulthood, Adulthood, and Attack the Block.
- How long is Anuvahood?
- Anuvahood runs 88 minutes.
- Where can I watch Anuvahood?
- In United States, Anuvahood is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube.
