Amateur
“Every dream has a price.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Amateur | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-19
Top Cast
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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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 2018
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryan Koo
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryan Koo
- Original Score
- BC Smith
- Original Title
- Amateur
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Mandalay Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryan Koo
Ryan Koo
BC Smith
Jeff Wishengrad
Ryan Ahrens, Jason Michael Berman, Ian Bricke, Mark Moran, Jill Ahrens
Department Leadership Roster
Jason Michael Berman
Producer
Ryan Koo
Director
Jeff Wishengrad
Editor
Mark Moran
Producer
Todd Jeffery
Production Design
Anthony Tran
Costume Design
Ryan Koo
Writer
Chip Hourihan
Producer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amateur
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Amateur about?
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.
Who directed Amateur?
Amateur was directed by Ryan Koo.
Who stars in Amateur?
The principal cast of Amateur includes Michael Rainey Jr., Josh Charles, Sharon Leal, Brian J. White, Corey Parker Robinson.
When was Amateur released and how long is it?
Amateur was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Amateur?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amateur was composed by BC Smith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Amateur?
Amateur holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).