California Schemin'_
"Get rich or try lying."
In the late 1990s, Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd had their musical ambitions consistently ridiculed for having the 'wrong' accents, so they went for broke and reinvented themselves as Californian rappers. The duo re-recorded their own tracks with fake accents and turned up in London claiming to be an established duo on the Cali scene as well as childhood friends with Eminem. They quickly bagged themselves a record deal, a hefty sum in advances, and an appearance on MTV... until it all came crashing down.
Director
James McAvoy
Starring
Séamus McLean Ross, Samuel Bottomley, James McAvoy
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
In the late 1990s, Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd had their musical ambitions consistently ridiculed for having the 'wrong' accents, so they went for broke and re...
California Schemin' is a Music, Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 47m.
CAST (13)
CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (4)
Homefront Productions
Blazing Griffin
Patriot Pictures
National Lottery
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
107 min (1h 47m)
Language
English
Country
Popularity
4
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is California Schemin' about?
In the late 1990s, Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd had their musical ambitions consistently ridiculed for having the 'wrong' accents, so they went for broke and reinvented themselves as Californian rappers. The duo re-recorded their own tracks with fake accents and turned up in London claiming to be an established duo on the Cali scene as well as childhood friends with Eminem. They quickly bagged themselves a record deal, a hefty sum in advances, and an appearance on MTV... until it all came crashing down.
How long is California Schemin'?
California Schemin' has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Who directed California Schemin'?
California Schemin' was directed by James McAvoy.
Who stars in California Schemin'?
The cast of California Schemin' includes Séamus McLean Ross, Samuel Bottomley, James McAvoy, Lucy Halliday, Amber Anderson.
GENRES (3)
Music
Comedy
Drama
KEYWORDS (6)
rap music
hip-hop
biography
based on true story
hoax
1990s