He Got Game (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1998, He Got Game is a drama film directed by Spike Lee, running about 136 minutes. “The father, the son and the holy game.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A basketball player's father must try to convince him to go to a college so he can get a shorter prison sentence.
Who’s in it. He Got Game stars Denzel Washington as Jake Shuttlesworth, Ray Allen as Jesus Shuttlesworth, Rosario Dawson as Lala Bonilla and Hill Harper as Coleman "Booger" Sykes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, He Got Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21.6M at the box office.
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 He Got Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of He Got Game tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch He Got Game (1998)?
- In US, He Got Game 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 He Got Game worth watching?
- He Got Game holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in He Got Game?
- He Got Game stars Denzel Washington, Ray Allen, Rosario Dawson, Hill Harper and Jill Kelly.
- When was He Got Game released?
- He Got Game was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.