Above the Rim (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1994, Above the Rim is a crime film directed by Jeff Pollack, running about 96 minutes. “Some games you play. Some games play you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Above the Rim stars Duane Martin as Kyle Lee Watson, Tupac Shakur as Birdie, Bernie Mac as Flip and Marlon Wayans as Bugaloo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Above the Rim has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Above the Rim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Above the Rim tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Above the Rim (1994)?
- In US, Above the Rim is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Above the Rim worth watching?
- Above the Rim holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Above the Rim?
- Above the Rim stars Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Bernie Mac, Marlon Wayans and Leon.
- When was Above the Rim released?
- Above the Rim was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.