Rocks
Synopsis
15-year-old Rocks fears that she and her little brother Emmanuel will be taken into care and forced apart if anyone finds out that their mother has left them. Against all odds, and with the help of her loyal friends, she evades the authorities and navigates the most defining days of her young life.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-30
Top Cast
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Bukky Bakray
Rocks
Kosar Ali
Sumaya
D'Angelou Osei-Kissiedu
Emmanuel
Shaneigha-Monik Greyson
Roshé
Ruby Stokes
Agnes
Tawheda Begum
Khadijah
Afi Okaidja
Yawa
Anastasia Dymitrow
Sabina
Sarah Niles
Ms. Booker
Layo-Christina Akinlude
Funke Omotoso
Sharon D. Clarke
Anita
Islah Abdur-Rahman
Ismail
Shola Adewusi
Grandmother Omotoso
Mohammad Amiri
Mohammed
Tina Chiang
Lara
Kate Isitt
Vicky
Aneta Piotrowska
Anna
Kaine Zajaz
Mo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Gavron
- Screenplay & Story
- Theresa Ikoko, Claire Wilson
- Original Score
- Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch
- Original Title
- Rocks
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Fable Pictures, Film4 Productions, The Wellcome Trust, Head Gear Films, Kreo Films, Metrol Technology, BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Gavron
Theresa Ikoko, Claire Wilson
Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch
Hélène Louvart
Maya Maffioli
Julia Oh, Daniel Battsek, Andy Mayson, Mike Runagall, Hannah Farrell
Department Leadership Roster
Belinda McGinley
Stunt Coordinator
Sarah Gavron
Director
Faye Ward
Producer
Theresa Ikoko
Writer
Claire Wilson
Writer
Ameenah Ayub Allen
Producer
Hélène Louvart
Director of Photography
Maya Maffioli
Editor
Alice Normington
Production Design
Ruka Johnson
Costume Design
Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rocks
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What is Rocks about?
15-year-old Rocks fears that she and her little brother Emmanuel will be taken into care and forced apart if anyone finds out that their mother has left them. Against all odds, and with the help of her loyal friends, she evades the authorities and navigates the most defining days of her young life.
Who directed Rocks?
Rocks was directed by Sarah Gavron.
Who stars in Rocks?
The principal cast of Rocks includes Bukky Bakray, Kosar Ali, D'Angelou Osei-Kissiedu, Shaneigha-Monik Greyson, Ruby Stokes.
When was Rocks released and how long is it?
Rocks was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Rocks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rocks was composed by Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rocks?
Rocks holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).