Above the Rim
- Crime
- Drama
- Thriller
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 is a 1994 crime drama that follows a talented high school basketball player caught between two brothers—one a drug dealer and the other a former athlete working as a security guard. The film explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and the pressures facing young athletes in challenging circumstances.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Duane MartinKyle Lee Watson
Tupac ShakurBirdie
Bernie MacFlip
Marlon WayansBugaloo
LeonShep
Wood HarrisMotaw
Michael RispoliRichie
David BaileyRollins
Tonya PinkinsMailika
Byron MinnsMonroe
Shawn Michael HowardBobby
Henry SimmonsStarnes
Eric NiesMontrose
Iris Little ThomasWaitress- Debra RubinsteinHostess
Trailer
Above The Rim (1994) Official Trailer - Tupac Shakur, Bernie Mac Basketball Movie HD
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Above the Rim — frequently asked
When was Above the Rim released?
Above the Rim was released on March 23, 1994.
What is Above the Rim about?
The film follows a promising high school basketball star as he navigates relationships with two brothers—one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball player turned security guard—exploring themes of ambition and survival.
What genre is Above the Rim?
Above the Rim is a crime drama thriller that examines the intersection of sports ambition and street life.
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