Uncle Drew (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2018, Uncle Drew is a comedy film directed by Charles Stone III, running about 103 minutes. “Respect your elders.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Uncle Drew recruits a squad of older basketball players to return to the court to compete in a tournament.
Who’s in it. Uncle Drew stars Kyrie Irving as Uncle Drew, Lil Rel Howery as Dax Winslow, Shaquille O'Neal as Big Fella and Chris Webber as Preacher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Uncle Drew has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and YouTube TV 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 Uncle Drew page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uncle Drew tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uncle Drew (2018)?
- In US, Uncle Drew is available to stream on Hulu and YouTube TV, 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 Uncle Drew worth watching?
- Uncle Drew holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Uncle Drew?
- Uncle Drew stars Kyrie Irving, Lil Rel Howery, Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Webber and Reggie Miller.
- When was Uncle Drew released?
- Uncle Drew was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.