Above the Rim
“Some games you play. Some games play you.”
Synopsis
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.
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Above The Rim (1994) Official Trailer - Tupac Shakur, Bernie Mac Basketball Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Pollack
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Michael Cooper, Jeff Pollack, Benny Medina
- Original Score
- Marcus Miller
- Original Title
- Above the Rim
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Pollack
Barry Michael Cooper, Jeff Pollack, Benny Medina
Marcus Miller
Tom Priestley Jr.
James Mitchell, Michael Ripps
Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, James D. Brubaker
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Pollack
Director
Barry Michael Cooper
Writer
Jeff Pollack
Writer
Benny Medina
Writer
Tom Priestley Jr.
Director of Photography
Ina Mayhew
Production Design
Benny Medina
Producer
Jeff Pollack
Producer
James Mitchell
Editor
Marcus Miller
Original Music Composer
Karen Perry
Costume Design
Michael Ripps
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Above the Rim
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Above the Rim 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.
Who directed Above the Rim?
Above the Rim was directed by Jeff Pollack.
Who stars in Above the Rim?
The principal cast of Above the Rim includes Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Bernie Mac, Marlon Wayans, Leon.
When was Above the Rim released and how long is it?
Above the Rim was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Above the Rim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Above the Rim was composed by Marcus Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Above the Rim?
Above the Rim holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).