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He Got Game (1998) 6.8
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6.8/10 from 24,951 users
Metascore: 63/100
Reviews: 106 user | 70 critic | 20 from Metacritic.com A basketball player's father must try to convince him to go to a college so he can get a shorter sentence. Director:Spike LeeWriter:Spike Lee |
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Mary Shuttlesworth
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Martha Shuttlesworth
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Tells the story of Jesus Shuttlesworth, the most sought after high school basketball prospect in the nation. Jesus and his dream to make it to the big ranks in professional basketball are overshadowed by his father, Jake, who is spending his life in prison for killing Jesus' mother. Written by David Landers <dml@gwis.com>
Taglines:
The father, the son and the holy game. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for pervasive language, strong sexuality, some drug content and violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
1 May 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A játék ördöge See more »Filming Locations:
Cabrini-Green Public Housing Projects, Near North Side, Chicago, Illinois, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$25,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£42,999 (UK) (4 September 1998)Gross:
£42,999 (UK) (4 September 1998)Company Credits
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Hill Harper portrays an teenager in high school in the film. At the time, Harper was 31 years old. See more »Quotes
Dom Pagnotti: When making a business decision, the only color that matters is green.See more »
Connections
Referenced in HBO First Look: The Search for the Real Joan of Arc: An Exclusive Look Beyond the Icon - 'The Messenger' (1999) See more »Soundtracks
"Theme"from SportsCenter
Written by John Colby
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I recently watched this movie for the first time, and as a 19 year old black male it spoke to me. However, I can see this being a film that everyone can appreciate. Especially now, with Lebron James and other upcoming HS athletes, you really see the other side of life that only they know.
This movie detailed the life of the #1 basketball star in HS, and the issues he deals with before he announces his plans for the future, further complicated by his father's contingent release from jail.
A GREAT movie, don't let the votes fool you, it's not a 6.5/10, more like 8.5.