Step into the vibrant, offbeat world of Government Cheese, a surrealist family comedy set in the sun-soaked San Fernando Valley of 1969. When Hampton Chambers (David Oyelowo) is released from prison, he dreams of a joyous reunion with his wife, Astoria (Simone Missick), and their two sons, Einstein (Evan Ellison) and Harrison (Di’Allo Winston). But life has moved on without him. In his absence, the Chambers have built an unconventional but loving family unit, one beautifully unfazed by the constraints of reality. Now, Hampton’s return threatens to upend their delicate balance, sending them spiraling into a whirlwind of chaos, laughter, and heartfelt discovery. Bursting with surreal humor, big dreams, and even bigger personalities, Government Cheese is a fresh, unpredictable ride through the power of love, resilience, and the beauty of embracing the impossible.
Government Cheese Cast:
David Oyelowo, Simone Missick, Bokeem Woodbine, Adam Beach and Sunita Mani
Stream Government Cheese April 16, 2025 on Apple TV+!
Government Cheese Cast:
David Oyelowo, Simone Missick, Bokeem Woodbine, Adam Beach and Sunita Mani
Stream Government Cheese April 16, 2025 on Apple TV+!
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00:00I came up with a plan that's gonna make our family the toast of Chatsworth
00:07Welcome home pops
00:09While I was away came up with a plan that's gonna make our family the toast of Chatsworth a drill
00:16It self sharpens as it works. You need to call it the bit magician. I
00:23Like that
00:26I'm not doing smash-and-grabs anymore. I'm on the righteous path
00:31But what?
00:33That can make something out of nothing
00:34He made the best sandwiches out of government cheese and white bread all that poison food is probably what made him a criminal
00:40This invention is my family's future
00:44What's wrong with him? You would know if you'd been around
00:47Do you know the Priebus brothers I?
00:50I
00:53Owe the Priebus brothers, I think you have a date
00:58Are you in trouble? Oh you need money? Yes, it's best to deal with situations in a timely fashion
01:07I'm short on time time. It's an illusion
01:11There's no past. There is no present. There is no future. It's all happening right now. So slow down
01:15I
01:19Know this is hard, but I'm here trying to make things right
01:23Too late, it's never too late. We're a family
01:28Isles are a bad omen. It's warning you
01:33Don't have the money Oh pops stick man said if you come to a crossroads always go towards the Sun
01:38It will lead you to its treasure
01:41Thanks, son
01:44I
01:45Can fix you I don't need fixing. Oh you do you get to choose how you perceive next
01:59Dreamers are dangerous then consider me dangerous
02:13You