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Above the Rim

Some games you play. Some games play you.

1994 · R · 1h 36m

Directed by Jeff Pollack

7.1

TMDB audience score
250 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

Story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fallen on hard times and now employed as a security guard.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

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  • Starz Apple TV channel
  • Starz Roku Premium Channel

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

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  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

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Cast

  • Duane Martin
    Kyle Lee Watson

  • Tupac Shakur
    Birdie

  • Bernie Mac
    Flip

  • Marlon Wayans
    Bugaloo

  • Leon
    Shep

  • Wood Harris
    Motaw

  • Michael Rispoli
    Richie

  • David Bailey
    Rollins

  • Tonya Pinkins
    Mailika

  • Byron Minns
    Monroe

  • Shawn Michael Howard
    Bobby

  • Henry Simmons
    Starnes

  • Eric Nies
    Montrose

  • Iris Little Thomas
    Waitress

  • Debra Rubinstein
    Hostess