Amateur(2018)
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Amateur Synopsis
14-year-old basketball phenom Terron Forte has to navigate the under-the-table world of amateur athletics when he is recruited to an elite NCAA prep school.
Amateur (2018) is a drama film directed by Ryan Koo, released on April 6, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Michael Rainey Jr., Josh Charles, Sharon Leal and Brian J. White. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 319 ratings.
- Director:
- Ryan Koo
- Writers:
- Ryan Koo
- Producers:
- Jason Michael Berman, Chip Hourihan, Mark Moran
- Production:
- Mandalay Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Amateur (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Amateur before you stream it.
Amateur Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Rainey Jr.
as Terron Forte
Josh Charles
as Coach Gaines
Sharon Leal
as Nia
Brian J. White
as Vince
Corey Parker Robinson
as Coach Curtis
Ashlee Brian
as Anton
- Tekola Cornetet
Tekola Cornetet
as Stavian
Ted Maritz
as JP
Collin Blackford
as Student
Christopher Warner
as Coach Rob
Freddie Basnight
as Referee (uncredited)
- Justin Kratzer
Justin Kratzer
as Basketball Fan / Sports Reporter (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Ryan Koo, written by Ryan Koo, produced by Jason Michael Berman, Chip Hourihan and Mark Moran.
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Amateur Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 319 ratings.
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Amateur – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Amateur online?
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Amateur (2018) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Amateur?
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The main cast of Amateur (2018) includes Michael Rainey Jr., Josh Charles, Sharon Leal, Brian J. White and Corey Parker Robinson. The film was directed by Ryan Koo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Amateur released?
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Amateur was released on April 6, 2018 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Amateur worth watching?
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Amateur (2018) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 319 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Amateur?
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Yes. The official Amateur trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.