Bring a Baby: California Schemin'

Duration: 107 minutes

Dates: Thu 16 Apr 2026 10:30 - 12:40

James McAvoy makes his directorial debut with this stranger-than-fiction real life tale of Silibil N' Brains a.k.a Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd, two Dundonian lads who pretended to be American rappers to achieve their dreams of hip-hop stardom. 

With scenes filmed in Dundee, knockout performances and a killer soundtrack featuring original music by Silibil N’ Brains, California Schemin’ is a fast-paced, funny, and poignant look at friendship, public personas, and the double-edged sword of ambition.

Director: James McAvoy

Country: UK / USA

Year: 2025

Duration: 1h47m

Certificate: 15

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Pricing

£9 including a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit.

Information

Bring a Baby is our series of screenings for people taking care of babies under 12 months old.

Please note we can admit a maximum of three adults per infant. You can bring your buggies and prams into the cinema. DCA is one of Dundee's most baby friendly places – we welcome breastfeeding mothers, can warm up a bottle for you, and there are baby changing facilities.