Above the Rim

Some games you play. Some games play you.

19941h 36m7.1(248 votes)

CrimeDramaThriller

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.

Above the Rim (1994) is a crime, drama, and thriller film directed by Jeff Pollack. It stars Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, and Bernie Mac. The film runs for 1 hour 36 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 248 votes.

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Director

Jeff Pollack

Cast

Duane Martin

Kyle Lee Watson

Tupac Shakur

Birdie

Bernie Mac

Flip

Marlon Wayans

Bugaloo

Leon

Shep

Wood Harris

Motaw

Michael Rispoli

Richie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Above the Rim

Where can I watch Above the Rim?

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Who stars in Above the Rim?

Above the Rim stars Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Bernie Mac, and Marlon Wayans, and was directed by Jeff Pollack.

How long is Above the Rim?

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

When did Above the Rim come out?

Above the Rim was released in 1994.

What genre is Above the Rim?

Above the Rim is a crime, drama, and thriller film.

Is Above the Rim worth watching?

Above the Rim holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.