Kid Cannabis
Kid Cannabis

Kid Cannabis

2014Movie110 minEnglish

An eighteen year old high school drop out and his twenty-seven year old friend start trafficking marijuana across the border of Canada in order to make money and their lives are changed forever.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: John StockwellGenres: Crime, Drama, Biography

Plot Summary

Based on a true story, 'Kid Cannabis' follows the rise of Nate Norman, a bored and aimless high school dropout who, after a brief stint as a ski bum, stumbles into the lucrative world of marijuana trafficking. Starting small, he quickly scales his operation, facing dangerous rivals and the law as he becomes a kingpin in the Canadian pot industry. The film chronicles his journey from a suburban slacker to a wealthy drug lord and his eventual downfall.

Critical Reception

Kid Cannabis received largely negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot, uninspired direction, and shallow character development. While some acknowledged the interesting true story it was based on, the execution was widely seen as lacking. Audience reception was mixed, with some finding it an entertaining if forgettable crime flick.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a derivative and uninspired narrative.
  • Performances are generally weak, failing to elevate the material.
  • Despite a compelling true story, the execution falls flat.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of Nate Norman, who became a significant marijuana distributor in Canada before his eventual arrest and conviction.

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Reno

Reno

Theme about the youngsters are always soaring with high commercial elements with lots of comedy that hardly brings any smile on us. This was one of the teen movie based on the true story of the two friends which is mostly uninspiring, but a...