Is Above the Rim scary?

MyCinema has not rated Above the Rim for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Above the Rim in the US?

Above the Rim streams on Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, and Starz Roku Premium Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Above the Rim?

Above the Rim runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Is Above the Rim suitable for kids?

Above the Rim is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19941h 36mCrime / Drama / Thriller

Above the Rim

Name: Above the Rim
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1994-03-23
Duration: 96 min

Some games you play. Some games play you.

Story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fallen on hard times and now employed as a security guard.

TMDB audience score

Based on 250 votes

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Availability in the US

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Above the Rim at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 36m

At 1h 36m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, drama, and thriller.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, and Starz Roku Premium Channel. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 250 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Above the Rim tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 36m.
It is included with Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, and Starz Roku Premium Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 250 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Above the Rim

Is Above the Rim scary?: MyCinema has not rated Above the Rim for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Above the Rim in the US?: Above the Rim streams on Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, and Starz Roku Premium Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Above the Rim?: Above the Rim runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Is Above the Rim suitable for kids?: Above the Rim is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.