Broke (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, Broke is a documentary film directed by Billy Corben, running about 77 minutes.

What it’s about. According to a 2009 Sports Illustrated article, 60 percent of former NBA players are broke within five years of retirement. By the time they have been retired for two years, 78% of former NFL players have gone bankrupt or are under financial stress. Sucked into bad investments, stalked by freeloaders, saddled with medical problems, and naturally prone to showing off, many pro athletes get shocked by harsh economic realities after years of living the high life. Drawing surprisingly vulnerable confessions from retired stars like Keith McCants, Bernie Kosar and Andre Rison, as well as Marvin Miller, the former executive director of the MLB Players Association, this fascinating documentary digs into the psychology of men whose competitive nature can carry them to victory on the field and ruin off it.

Who’s in it. Broke stars Jamal Mashburn as himself, Bernie Kosar as himself, Andre Rison as himself and Marvin Miller as himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Broke has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broke page.

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