Student Athlete (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2018, Student Athlete is a documentary film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, running about 92 minutes. “A billion dollar industry where athletes play for free.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Unveils the exploitative world of high-revenue college sports through the stories of young men at varying stages in their athletic careers.
Who’s in it. Student Athlete stars LeBron James as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Student Athlete has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Student Athlete page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Student Athlete (2018)?
- In US, Student Athlete is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Student Athlete worth watching?
- Student Athlete holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Student Athlete?
- Student Athlete stars LeBron James.
- When was Student Athlete released?
- Student Athlete was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.