Movie

Above the Rim

“Some games you play. Some games play you.”

★ 7.1(240)19941h 36m

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Good to know

Director: Jeff Pollack
Release date: 1994-03-23
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: New Line Cinema

Above the Rim — trailer

About Above the Rim

Above the Rim is a 1994 movie in the Crime, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Jeff Pollack, starring Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur and Bernie Mac. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 240 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Above the Rim in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Themes & keywords

sportsbasketball

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Above the Rim in United Kingdom?+

Above the Rim is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Above the Rim on Netflix?+

Above the Rim is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is Above the Rim?+

Above the Rim has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Above the Rim?+

Above the Rim stars Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Bernie Mac, Marlon Wayans and Leon.

When did Above the Rim come out?+

Above the Rim is a 1994 movie directed by Jeff Pollack.

What genre is Above the Rim?+

Above the Rim is Crime, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Above the Rim?+

Above the Rim was directed by Jeff Pollack.