Semi-Pro
“Putting the funk into the dunk.”
Synopsis
Jackie Moon is the owner, promoter, coach, and star player of the Flint Michigan Tropics of the American Basketball Association (ABA), the worst team in the league. In 1976 before the ABA collapses, the NBA plans to merge with the best teams of the ABA at the end of the season. Only the top four teams will make the move and the worst teams will fold. If the Tropics want to make it to the NBA, Jackie Moon must rally his team and start winning.
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Top Cast
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Will Ferrell
Jackie Moon
Woody Harrelson
Monix
André 3000
Clarence
Maura Tierney
Lynn
Andy Daly
Dick Pepperfield
Will Arnett
Lou Redwood
Andy Richter
Bobby Dee
Rob Corddry
Kyle
Matt Walsh
Father Pat the Ref
Tim Meadows
Cornelius Banks
David Koechner
Commissioner
Jackie Earle Haley
Dukes
DeRay Davis
Bee Bee Ellis
Josh Braaten
Twiggy Munson
Jay Phillips
Scootsie Double Day
Peter Cornell
Vakidis
Pat Kilbane
Petrelli
Patti LaBelle
Jackie's Mom
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 29, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 17, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$55M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$33.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.61x
-$21.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kent Alterman
- Screenplay & Story
- Scot Armstrong
- Original Score
- Theodore Shapiro
- Original Title
- Semi-Pro
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $55M
- Worldwide Gross
- $33.5M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Mosaic Media Group, The Donners' Company, Road Rebel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kent Alterman
Scot Armstrong
Theodore Shapiro
Shane Hurlbut
Peter Teschner, Debra Neil-Fisher
Lauren Shuler Donner, Toby Emmerich, David B. Householter, Cale Boyter, Michael Aguilar
Department Leadership Roster
Scot Armstrong
Writer
Kent Alterman
Director
Clayton Hartley
Production Design
Susan Matheson
Costume Design
Brian Machleit
Stunt Coordinator
Peter Teschner
Editor
Shane Hurlbut
Director of Photography
Debra Neil-Fisher
Editor
Jimmy Miller
Producer
Theodore Shapiro
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Semi-Pro
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What is Semi-Pro about?
Jackie Moon is the owner, promoter, coach, and star player of the Flint Michigan Tropics of the American Basketball Association (ABA), the worst team in the league. In 1976 before the ABA collapses, the NBA plans to merge with the best teams of the ABA at the end of the season. Only the top four teams will make the move and the worst teams will fold. If the Tropics want to make it to the NBA, Jackie Moon must rally his team and start winning.
Who directed Semi-Pro?
Semi-Pro was directed by Kent Alterman.
Who stars in Semi-Pro?
The principal cast of Semi-Pro includes Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson, André 3000, Maura Tierney, Andy Daly.
When was Semi-Pro released and how long is it?
Semi-Pro was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Semi-Pro?
Semi-Pro had a reported production budget of $55M and grossed $33.5M at the worldwide box office (0.61 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Semi-Pro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Semi-Pro was composed by Theodore Shapiro.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Semi-Pro?
Semi-Pro holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).