How long is Above the Rim?

Above the Rim is 1 h 36 min long (96 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:36 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Above the Rim rated?

Above the Rim is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Above the Rim?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), Starz Roku Premium Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Above the Rim (1994) tonight

Above the Rim (1994) runs 1 h 36 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 250 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 36 min — ends 9:36 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: March 23, 1994
TMDB rating: 7.1 / 10 from 250 votes
Director: Jeff Pollack
Starring: Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Bernie Mac, Marlon Wayans
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), Starz Roku Premium Channel (subscription).

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How long is Above the Rim?: Above the Rim is 1 h 36 min long (96 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:36 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Above the Rim rated?: Above the Rim is rated R in the US.
Is Above the Rim a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Above the Rim?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), Starz Roku Premium Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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