Above the Rim

Above the Rim is a gripping drama that follows the story of Kyle-Lee Watson (Duane Martin), a talented high school basketball player who is torn between his loyalty to his coach Mike Rollins (David Bailey) and a local drug dealer Birdie (Tupac Shakur) who wants him to join his team. As Kyle navigates through the challenges of his basketball career, he also has to deal with his mother Mailika's (Tonya Pinkins) relationship with Shep (Leon), a former basketball star turned security guard who has a dark past. The film takes a thrilling turn when Birdie's violent tactics threaten Kyle's life, and Shep must step in to protect him. Ultimately, Kyle learns valuable lessons about loyalty, family, and personal growth, all set against the backdrop of high school basketball.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Above the Rim include The Client, Seven, The Usual Suspects, Primal Fear, The Silence of the Lambs, Fargo.

Above the Rim was released in theaters on March 23, 1994.