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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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12 wins & 15 nominations See more awards »
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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:

A story of the passion it takes to keep your dreams alive. 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:

(USA) See more »

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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Company Credits

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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

Anachronisms: In 1981 when the movie begins, Quincy's father plays for the Clippers. However, the family is living and playing in Los Angeles. The Clippers didn't move from San Diego until 1984, so they couldn't be playing in Los Angeles yet. See more »

Quotes

Quincy: I took the ho to Burger King.
Monica: Cheap date.
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Crazy Credits

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

Connections

Featured in This Film Is Not Yet Rated (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Candy Girl"
Written by Maurice Starr and Michael Johnson
Performed by 'New Edition'
Courtesy of Warlock Records See more »