Canal Street

  • Rated PG 13
  • 1hr 35m

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Rhyan LaMarr

Producer:

Charles E. Alston, Yancey Arias, Patrick DePeters

Release Date:

Jan 18, 2019

Runtime:

1hr 35m

Synopsis

After being arrested for the murder of a white classmate, a young black man's father fights in court for his son's vindication. Against all odds, they embrace their undying trust in each other and find faith in God.

Cast

  • Lance Reddick
  • Mykelti Williamson
  • Jon Seda
  • Will Yun Lee
  • Michael Beach
  • Jamie Hector
  • Mekhi Phifer
  • William R. Moses
  • Harry Lennix
  • LaRoyce Hawkins

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  • Apr 1, 2023

    Only saw the clips where they shot at my high school. Very much on the nose, didn't like that.

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    stomachpain
    stomachpain
    Oct 11, 2019

    I got into a fight three years ago, my lip was busted. it took about a week for it to go down. The lips are some of the most sensitive tissues in the body, there is no way this guys lips would have been normal the next day after getting his lip busted, unless he's a wizard…

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    Americanguy
    Americanguy
    May 14, 2026

    I’m mixed on dis one. While I get what da film was trying to convey and put out there, I feel like it coulda been executed better. There are some pacing issues and felt some of da news clips were necessary but also unnecessary at times. Da emotions and drama were over da…

    0 Likes
    Jaeden TB
    Jaeden TB
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    Nov 24, 2025

    Its not a perfect movie. The news clips were a bit much. I think a few less of those scenes would improve the movie's pacing. Overall it's a beautiful story, with a beautiful ending. A lot more creative filmmaking than many modern movies.

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    sylverarrow
    sylverarrow
    Oct 14, 2025

    2025 Film 377 Daylights saving film

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    Darren Wright
    Darren Wright
    Aug 2, 2024

    um had potential… wished it actually ended… OMG XANDER FROM BUNK’D?!

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    Kira
    Kira
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    Jul 31, 2024

    I mean I get the premise but it’s just so poorly executed. I can’t let it slide. My brother: ” Charlemagne is in this??”

    0 Likes
    James
    James
    Jul 15, 2024

    Well intentioned with a stiff stilted script, a resolution that makes little to no sense, and a Christian message woven in that feels overall timid and superfluous. A shame because it's a great cast.

    0 Likes
    Helen
    Helen
    Dec 6, 2023

    The worst kind of sensationalistic filmmaking.

    0 Likes
    trublu215
    trublu215

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    Very inspiring and thought provoking

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    Tracy Matthews

    boring. BET worthy

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    A story many men, black men go through......

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    A great movie with excellent concept!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canal Street (2019) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Canal Street (2019)?
The movie is 1hr 35min long.
What's Canal Street (2019) about?
After being arrested for the murder of a white classmate, a young black man's father fights in court for his son's vindication. Against all odds, they embrace their undying trust in each other and find faith in God.
Who's the cast of Canal Street (2019)?
  • Lance Reddick as Jerry Shaw
  • Mykelti Williamson as Jackie Styles
  • Jon Seda as Detective Mike Watts
  • Will Yun Lee as Officer Hank Chu
  • Michael Beach as Ronald Morgan
  • Jamie Hector as Pastor Sam Billings
  • Mekhi Phifer as Prosecutor A.J Canton
  • William R. Moses as Bill Sudermill
  • Harry Lennix as DJ Terrance Palmer
  • LaRoyce Hawkins as Amari Crawford
Who's the director behind Canal Street (2019)?
Rhyan LaMarr directed Canal Street (2019).
Who produced Canal Street (2019)?
Charles E. Alston, Yancey Arias and Patrick DePeters produced Canal Street (2019).