Amateur
“Every dream has a price.”
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.
Where to watch Amateur in United States
Netflix
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Where is Amateur streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Amateur
Amateur is a 2018 English-language drama film directed by Ryan Koo. The cast is led by Michael Rainey Jr., Josh Charles, Sharon Leal. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Amateur was produced by Mandalay Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 6, 2018, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Ryan Koo
- Writers
- Ryan Koo
- Release date
- April 6, 2018
- OTT release
- April 6, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Mandalay Pictures
Amateur cast & crew
Amateur was directed by Ryan Koo and written by Ryan Koo.
The cast features 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, and Ashlee Brian as Anton.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Jill Ahrens and Ryan Ahrens.
Is Amateur worth watching?
Amateur holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 311 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Amateur is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Amateur
In United States, you can stream Amateur on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on April 6, 2018.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Amateur
Michael Rainey Jr.
Terron Forte
Josh Charles
Coach Gaines
Sharon Leal
Nia
Brian J. White
Vince
Corey Parker Robinson
Coach Curtis
Ashlee Brian
Anton
Tekola Cornetet
Stavian
Ted Maritz
JP
Collin Blackford
Student
Christopher Warner
Coach Rob
Freddie Basnight
Referee (uncredited)
Justin Kratzer
Basketball Fan / Sports Reporter (uncredited)
Amateur — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Amateur in United States?
Amateur is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Amateur on Netflix?
Yes — Amateur is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Amateur in?
Amateur is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Amateur?
Amateur runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is Amateur rated?
Amateur is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 311 ratings.
▸When did Amateur release on OTT?
Amateur became available digitally on April 6, 2018.
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