"Young.Wild.Free." gets loose on BET+
New BET+ Original movie starring Sanaa Lathan is streaming now!
The BET+ Original movie Young.Wild.Free. premiered on June 27, 2024.
The film stars Algee Smith (Euphoria), who plays a hot-tempered high school senior whose claustrophobic life is suddenly thrust into an enticing, dangerous direction after he’s robbed at gunpoint by the girl of his dreams, played by Sierra Capri (On My Block).
Being a teenager is rough and Brandon, played by Algee Smith, is no different. Between struggling in school, caring for his two younger siblings, and having just been let go from his job, Brandon often uses his art as an escape from the confines of his subdued day-to-day life. Enter Cassidy, a bedazzled bad girl dripping in confidence, freedom, and danger. Lured in by her whimsies, Brandon teams up with Cassidy, seamlessly slipping into the role of Clyde to her Bonnie as they make their way down an increasingly perilous path.
Janice Huffman, played by Lathan, is Brandon’s mother who is trying to balance her mental health struggles and being a mother of three. Lamont, played by Epps, is the father of Janice’s youngest two children and has a strained relationship with Brandon.
This story is a classic coming of age tale that also exposes the harsh reality for many teenagers living in urban and lower income areas in America. While this story is filled with adventure and moments of splendor for teen age love, it also shows the serious and often life or death situations many young Americans from certain demographics are exposed and face day in and day out.
This stellar cast shines in emotional moments where heavy topics are discussed and serious situations are portrayed on scree.
This tale takes you viewers on many scenes filled with awe, fear, excitement, and danger as we see our main characters develop and find a way to love, adapt, and survive through angst and trials in urban America.
Catch Young.Wild.Free streaming now on BET+.