Above the Rim
“Some games you play. Some games play you.”
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About
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.
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
Eric Nies
as Montrose
Iris Little Thomas
as Waitress
Debra Rubinstein
as Hostess
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About 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. Running 96 minutes.
Above the Rim Cast and Characters
The cast features Duane Martin (as Kyle Lee Watson), Tupac Shakur (as Birdie), Bernie Mac (as Flip), Marlon Wayans (as Bugaloo), and Leon (as Shep). Their performances are a major reason Above the Rim has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Above the Rim NowWhy People Are Watching Above the Rim
Above the Rim flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Above the Rim online for free?
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How long is Above the Rim?
Above the Rim runs for 96 minutes (about 1.6 hours).
Is Above the Rim good? What's the rating?
Above the Rim holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 234 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Above the Rim?
The main cast includes Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Bernie Mac, and Marlon Wayans, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Above the Rim available in English?
Yes — Above the Rim was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Above the Rim released?
Above the Rim was released in 1994.
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Where can I watch Above the Rim for free?
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What is Above the Rim about?
Above the Rim is a Crime/Drama English-language film. 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.
When was Above the Rim released?
Above the Rim was released on March 23, 1994. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. The film was produced by New Line Cinema.
Who stars in Above the Rim?
Above the Rim stars Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Bernie Mac and Marlon Wayans. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Above the Rim available in HD?
Yes, Above the Rim is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.