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Above the Rim

R19941h 36mJeff Pollack
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 50%

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"Some games you play. Some games play you."

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.

CrimeDramaThriller
SportsBasketball

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What is Above the Rim (1994) 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 stars in Above the Rim?

Above the Rim stars Duane Martin (Kyle Lee Watson), Tupac Shakur (Birdie), Bernie Mac (Flip), Marlon Wayans (Bugaloo), Leon (Shep). The film was directed by Jeff Pollack.

How long is Above the Rim?

Above the Rim has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1994. It is rated R.

Is Above the Rim worth watching?

Above the Rim holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 50. Fans of Crime, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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