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He Got Game

R19982h 16mSpike Lee
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 82% · Metacritic 64

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"The father, the son and the holy game."

A basketball player's father must try to convince him to go to a college so he can get a shorter prison sentence.

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PrisonParent Child RelationshipForgivenessHomicideRelease From PrisonBegnadigungAffectationCollegeBasketballAngry

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Frequently asked questions

What is He Got Game (1998) about?

A basketball player's father must try to convince him to go to a college so he can get a shorter prison sentence.

Who stars in He Got Game?

He Got Game stars Denzel Washington (Jake Shuttlesworth), Ray Allen (Jesus Shuttlesworth), Rosario Dawson (Lala Bonilla), Milla Jovovich (Dakota Burns), Hill Harper (Coleman "Booger" Sykes). The film was directed by Spike Lee.

How long is He Got Game?

He Got Game has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated R.

Is He Got Game worth watching?

He Got Game holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 82. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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