Lenny Cooke (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2013, Lenny Cooke is a documentary film directed by Josh Safdie, running about 88 minutes. “Remember His Face.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 2001, Lenny Cooke was the most hyped high school basketball player in the country, ranked above future greats LeBron James, Amar’e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony. A decade later, Lenny has never played a minute in the NBA. In this quintessentially American documentary, filmmaking brothers Joshua and Benny Safdie track the unfulfilled destiny of a man for whom superstardom was only just out of reach.
Who’s in it. Lenny Cooke stars Lenny Cooke as Self, LeBron James as Self (archive footage), Carmelo Anthony as Self and Chris Bosh as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Lenny Cooke has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Lenny Cooke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lenny Cooke tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lenny Cooke (2013)?
- In US, Lenny Cooke is available to 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 Lenny Cooke worth watching?
- Lenny Cooke holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lenny Cooke?
- Lenny Cooke stars Lenny Cooke, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh and Joakim Noah.
- When was Lenny Cooke released?
- Lenny Cooke was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.