CB4 (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
CB4 is a 1993 music comedy directed by Tamra Davis, starring Chris Rock, Art Evans and Phil Hartman. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $18 million worldwide. Critics gave it 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Tamra Davis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is CB4 About?
The premise of CB4 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Three aspiring rappers, MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike, unexpectedly achieve fame as CB4. This comedic film follows their journey as they navigate the world of hip-hop, despite lacking any genuine knowledge or experience in the genre. The story explores whether they can successfully maintain their fabricated image and rise to success in the music industry.
CB4 Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- singing
- satirical
- parody
- mockumentary comedy
- phone sex
- moaning
- cult film
- satire comedy
- parody comedy
- dark comedy
- band
- rap
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- rap music
- title directed by female
- african american
- jheri curl hairstyle
- jeep
- acronym in title
- satire
- entire title is capitalized acronym
- wheelchair
- dream sequence
- hip hop
- spoof
- fictional band
CB4 Cast
Chris Rock leads the cast, with Art Evans and Phil Hartman. Directed by Tamra Davis; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Tamra Davis
Also Starring in CB4
· 6 moreMore from Tamra Davis
More films directed by Tamra Davis, best-rated first: Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child, Guncrazy, Best Men and Half Baked.
CB4 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave CB4 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 50% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 61%
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 60% User score
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CB4 Plot Summary
What happens in CB4 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Albert Brown, an aspiring rapper and suburban teenager who idolizes the gangsta rappers showcased on his television, embarks on a journey to form a rap group with his friends, Euripides and Otis. Despite their undeniable talent, the trio lacks connections and an image to promote themselves effectively.
Full summary
The whole story of CB4, scene by scene
CB4 Box Office
CB4 grossed $18 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$18M
- US & Canada
- $18M
CB4 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of CB4.
How Well Do You Know CB4?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the original rap group's name formed by Albert, Euripides, and Otis?
Cars in CB4
12 cars on screen, including the 1987 Jeep Wrangler and the Flxible Clipper.
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1987 Jeep Wrangler Main role -
Flxible Clipper Important role -
Jeep CJ-7 Important role -
1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V Important role
CB4 Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “CB4 - Die Rapper aus LA” and “CB4 - Die Rapper aus L.A.”.
- Also known as
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- CB4 - Die Rapper aus LA
- CB4 - Die Rapper aus L.A.
- CB4: La película
- СиБи 4: Четвертый подряд
- 节奏王国
- СіБі 4: Реп за ґратами
- CB4 - Uma História Sem Rap End
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Movies Like CB4
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Scary Movie 4, Citizens Band and Airheads.
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Scary Movie 4 2006 -
Citizens Band 1977 -
Airheads 1994 -
C.B. Hustlers 1976 -
Gangsta Rap: The Glockumentary 2007 -
Krazzy 4 2008 -
B.A.P.S 1997 -
House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute 2001 -
The Janky Promoters 2009 -
Detroit Rock City 1999 -
Another Cinema Snob Movie 2019 -
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood 1996
CB4 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of CB4, each answered in a sentence.
How long is CB4?
CB4 runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was CB4 released?
CB4 was released on March 12, 1993.
Who directed CB4?
CB4 was directed by Tamra Davis.
More films by Tamra Davis Who is in the cast of CB4?
CB4 stars Chris Rock, Art Evans and Phil Hartman, among 10 credited actors.
How much did CB4 make at the box office?
CB4 grossed $18 million worldwide.
How is CB4 rated?
CB4 has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does CB4 have a post-credit scene?
No. CB4 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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