Above the Rim(1994)
“Some games you play. Some games play you.”
Overview
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.
Director
Jeff Pollack
Studio
New Line Cinema
Cast
Duane Martin
as Kyle Lee Watson
Tupac Shakur
as Birdie
Bernie Mac
as Flip
Marlon Wayans
as Bugaloo
Leon
as Shep
Wood Harris
as Motaw
Michael Rispoli
as Richie
David Bailey
as Rollins
Tonya Pinkins
as Mailika
Byron Minns
as Monroe
Shawn Michael Howard
as Bobby
Henry Simmons
as Starnes
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1994
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
New Line Cinema
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Above the Rim?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Above the Rim (1994).
What is Above the Rim about?▼
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.
Who directed Above the Rim?▼
Above the Rim was directed by Jeff Pollack and released in 1994. It is a crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is Above the Rim?▼
Above the Rim has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in Above the Rim?▼
The cast of Above the Rim includes Duane Martin as Kyle Lee Watson, Tupac Shakur as Birdie, Bernie Mac as Flip, Marlon Wayans as Bugaloo, Leon as Shep and more.
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