Small Axe: Alex Wheatle (2020): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
Small Axe: Alex Wheatle is a 2020 drama starring Sheyi Cole as Alex Wheatle, Elliot Edusah and William Hanson. It runs 1 hour 6 minutes. IMDb users rate it 6.8/10. Stream it on Kanopy.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 6m (66 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- Amazon Prime Video
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Small Axe: Alex Wheatle About?
The premise of Small Axe: Alex Wheatle without spoilers.
This drama follows the coming-of-age story of Alex Wheatle, a young boy navigating the complexities of institutional care. Finding refuge and a sense of belonging in Brixton’s thriving music scene, Alex begins to heal from past traumas. His life takes a pivotal turn when he is arrested during the 1981 Brixton Uprising, forcing him to confront his experiences and ultimately seek redemption through self-discovery and connection with his community.
Small Axe: Alex Wheatle Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- 1970s
- 1980s
- prison
- orphanage
- brixton london
- reggae music
- jamaican
- police racism
- year 1981
- based on true story
- rastafarian
- aggression
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- black man
- record store
- barbershop
- beret
- christmas
- sound system
- told to undress
- marijuana
- drug dealer
- police brutality
- bedwetting
- poem
- riot
- songwriting
- asthma
- reference to c.l.r. james
- reference to the new cross house fire
- reference to the black panthers
- reference to roald dahl
- reference to desert island discs radio programme
- reference to babylon
- reference to surrey england
- reference to star wars
- reference to edward the confessor
- archival photograph
- told in flashback
- younger version of character
- character name in title
Where to Watch Small Axe: Alex Wheatle
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Small Axe: Alex Wheatle Cast & Characters
Sheyi Cole leads the cast as Alex Wheatle, with Elliot Edusah as Valin and William Hanson.
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William Hanson - Andrew G. Ogleby
Small Axe: Alex Wheatle Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate Small Axe: Alex Wheatle 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Small Axe: Alex Wheatle FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of Small Axe: Alex Wheatle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Small Axe: Alex Wheatle?
Small Axe: Alex Wheatle runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).
When was Small Axe: Alex Wheatle released?
Small Axe: Alex Wheatle was released on December 11, 2020.
Who is in the cast of Small Axe: Alex Wheatle?
Small Axe: Alex Wheatle stars Sheyi Cole as Alex Wheatle, Elliot Edusah as Valin and William Hanson, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch Small Axe: Alex Wheatle?
In the US, Small Axe: Alex Wheatle is streaming on Kanopy (availability from JustWatch).
How is Small Axe: Alex Wheatle rated?
Small Axe: Alex Wheatle has 6.8/10 on IMDb.
Does Small Axe: Alex Wheatle have a post-credit scene?
No. Small Axe: Alex Wheatle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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