Above the Rim
“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.
Where to watch Above the Rim in United States
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Where is Above the Rim streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Starz Apple TV Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Above the Rim
Above the Rim is a 1994 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Jeff Pollack. The cast is led by Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Bernie Mac. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, Tubi TV.
Above the Rim was produced by New Line Cinema and made in United States of America. It was released on March 23, 1994, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Jeff Pollack
- Writers
- Jeff Pollack, Benny Medina, Barry Michael Cooper
- Release date
- March 23, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- New Line Cinema
Above the Rim cast & crew
Above the Rim was directed by Jeff Pollack and written by Jeff Pollack, Benny Medina, and Barry Michael Cooper.
The cast features Duane Martin as Kyle Lee Watson, Tupac Shakur as Birdie, Bernie Mac as Flip, Marlon Wayans as Bugaloo, Leon as Shep, and Wood Harris as Motaw.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marcus Miller, cinematography is by Tom Priestley Jr., and it was produced by Jeff Pollack and Benny Medina.
Is Above the Rim worth watching?
Above the Rim holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 235 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Above the Rim is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Above the Rim
In United States, you can stream Above the Rim on Starz Apple TV Channel and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Above the Rim
Duane Martin
Kyle Lee Watson
Tupac Shakur
Birdie
Bernie Mac
Flip
Marlon Wayans
Bugaloo
Leon
Shep
Wood Harris
Motaw
Michael Rispoli
Richie
David Bailey
Rollins
Tonya Pinkins
Mailika
Byron Minns
Monroe
Shawn Michael Howard
Bobby
Henry Simmons
Starnes
Above the Rim — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Above the Rim in United States?
Above the Rim is streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Above the Rim on Starz Apple TV Channel?
Yes — Above the Rim is currently available on Starz Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is Above the Rim in?
Above the Rim is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Above the Rim?
Above the Rim runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is Above the Rim rated?
Above the Rim is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 235 ratings.
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