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Love & Basketball (2000)

PG_13 124 min  -  Drama | Romance | Sport  -   21 April 2000 (USA)
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In 1981 in L.A., Monica moves in next door to Quincy. They're 11, and both want to play in the NBA... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Glenndon Chatman Glenndon Chatman ...
Jess Willard Jess Willard ...
Chris Warren Jr. ...
Kyla Pratt ...
Alfre Woodard ...
Naykia Harris Naykia Harris ...
Harry Lennix ...
Debbi Morgan ...
Dennis Haysbert ...
Sanaa Lathan ...
Omar Epps ...
Colleen Matsuhara Colleen Matsuhara ...
UCLA Coach
Al Foster Al Foster ...
Nathaniel Bellamy Jr. Nathaniel Bellamy Jr. ...
Highschool Referee #1 (as Nathaniel Bellamy)
Regina Hall ...
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Storyline

In 1981 in L.A., Monica moves in next door to Quincy. They're 11, and both want to play in the NBA, just like Quincy's dad. Their love-hate relationship lasts into high school, with Monica's edge and Quincy's top-dog attitude separating them, except when Quincy's parents argue and he climbs through Monica's window to sleep on the floor. As high school ends, they come together as a couple, but within a year, with both of them playing ball at USC, Quincy's relationship with his father takes an ugly turn, and it leads to a break up with Monica. Some years later, their pro careers at a crossroads, they meet again. It's time for a final game of one-on-one with high stakes. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Taglines:

All's fair in love and basketball. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance | Sport

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexuality and language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Love and Basketball See more »

Filming Locations:

Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$8,139,180 (USA) (23 April 2000) (1237 Screens)

Gross:

$27,441,122 (USA) (13 August 2000)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Factual errors: Some of the High School players were wearing numbers that are illegal in high school basketball. In High School basketball you can't wear any number with a 6,7,8 or 9 in it. See more »

Quotes

Quincy: All's fair in love and basketball.
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Crazy Credits

The end of the creidts show Quincy's and Monica's daughter dunking a
basketball . See more »

Connections

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Soundtracks

"Lyte As A Rock"
Written by MC Lyte and Audio Two
Performed by MC Lyte
Courtesy of Electra Entertainment Group
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products See more »