Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- warm
- heartfelt
- witty
- lazy sunday
- friends night
What critics said
Critics generally found the young cast, lead performances, skating sequences, and musical interludes appealing despite a formulaic, clichéd script and uneven direction.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Rashad, Ant, and their friends prepare for life after high school while facing personal turning points.
The Cascade rollerskating rink is the setting where the friends' dramas unfold and resolve.
The film combines Atlanta youth culture, musical interludes, and a predominantly Black young cast.
Four friends experience distinct challenges and turning points within the same social circle.
Films like ATL, and why
The Wood
coming-of-age drama centered on friendship, romance, and youthful crossroads
Dope
urban teen ensemble, music-driven atmosphere, and affectionate friendship drama
Love & Basketball
youthful urban romance with comedy, ambition, and community ties
Movie Details
- Director
- Chris Robinson
- Release Date
- 2006-03-31
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (178)
Cast
- T.I.
- Lauren London
- Evan Ross
- Lonette McKee
- Big Boi
- Mykelti Williamson
- Keith David
- Jackie Long
- Jason Weaver
- Khadijah Haqq McCray
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is ATL about?
- Four Atlanta friends navigate romance, rivalry, and the uncertain leap into adulthood around the roller rink that holds their world together.
- What is ATL like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of ATL as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is ATL violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in ATL as mild.
- What did critics think of ATL?
- Critics generally found the young cast, lead performances, skating sequences, and musical interludes appealing despite a formulaic, clichéd script and uneven direction.
- Which films are like ATL?
- Films with a similar feel include The Wood, Dope, and Love & Basketball.
- How long is ATL?
- ATL runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch ATL?
- In United States, ATL streams on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel.
