Andre Gonzales
6/10I love 2pac. I miss him too. I grew up watching this movie. I watched it pretty much everyday. R.I.P. Pac!
Reviewed on March 20, 2023
Above the Rim(1994)
Some games you play. Some games play you.
7.1(245)1h 36m1994-03-23
CrimeDramaThriller
Above the Rim 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, released on March 23, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Bernie Mac and Marlon Wayans. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 245 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeff Pollack
- Writers:
- Jeff Pollack, Benny Medina, Barry Michael Cooper
- Producers:
- Jeff Pollack, Benny Medina
- Cinematographer:
- Tom Priestley Jr.
- Composer:
- Marcus Miller
- Production:
- New Line Cinema
- Status:
- Released
Above the Rim (1994) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Above the Rim before you stream it.
Above the Rim Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Jeff Pollack, written by Jeff Pollack, Benny Medina and Barry Michael Cooper, produced by Jeff Pollack and Benny Medina.
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Above the Rim Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 245 ratings.
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Above the Rim – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Above the Rim online?
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Above the Rim (1994) is available to stream on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Above the Rim?
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The main cast of Above the Rim (1994) includes Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Bernie Mac, Marlon Wayans and Leon. The film was directed by Jeff Pollack. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Above the Rim released?
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Above the Rim was released on March 23, 1994 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Above the Rim worth watching?
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Above the Rim (1994) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 245 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Above the Rim?
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Yes. The official Above the Rim trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.