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Amateur

  • 2018
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 36m
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5.9/10
5.4K
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Amateur (2018)
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A young basketball future star struggles with his personal life in pursuit of his dream.A young basketball future star struggles with his personal life in pursuit of his dream.A young basketball future star struggles with his personal life in pursuit of his dream.

  • Director
    • Ryan Koo
  • Writer
    • Ryan Koo
  • Stars
    • Michael Rainey Jr.
    • Tekola Cornetet
    • Hanna Longo
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    • Director
      • Ryan Koo
    • Writer
      • Ryan Koo
    • Stars
      • Michael Rainey Jr.
      • Tekola Cornetet
      • Hanna Longo
    • 31User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Michael Rainey Jr.
    Michael Rainey Jr.
    • Terron Forte
    Tekola Cornetet
    • Stevion
    Hanna Longo
    • Playground Girl
    Walter Anaruk
    Walter Anaruk
    • Coach Nguyen
    Sharon Leal
    Sharon Leal
    • Nia
    Brian White
    Brian White
    • Vince
    Frankie Jones
    • Visiting Coach
    Ketrick 'Jazz' Copeland
    Ketrick 'Jazz' Copeland
    • Byron
    Josh Charles
    Josh Charles
    • Coach Gaines
    Corey Parker Robinson
    Corey Parker Robinson
    • Coach Curtis
    James Siakam
    James Siakam
    • Olembe
    Stefan Frank
    • Petrus
    Ashlee Brian
    Ashlee Brian
    • Anton
    Vic Alejandro
    Vic Alejandro
    • Opposing Coach
    Daniel Poneman
    • Young Camera Guy
    Ashley Poole
    Ashley Poole
    • Photographer
    Dixon White
    Dixon White
    • Property Manager
    Mary Beth McDonough
    Mary Beth McDonough
    • Math Teacher
    • Director
      • Ryan Koo
    • Writer
      • Ryan Koo
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    6smoon-37789

    GREAT STORY TO TELL - JUST NOT TOLD THE BEST

    I had this movie in my Netflix queue for several years before finally watching it. I am a big fan of Last Change U Basketball as well as just watching Prep basketball and I always knew shady things happened OR even how these prep schools exist. THis movie does a decent job of showing how adults mishandle the kids knowing good and well they will profit off them. I feel like if given a great director and producers to back this film it could have been a great movie - that being said I am not sure many want this story to be told because millions are being made with this lifestyle. Good sit down movie to watch but the ending def needed work as others have mentioned.
    6anthkelly

    It's OK

    This film is good don't get me wronge but it's not by any means at the same level as other films like it it's no coach carter the main thing that let's it down is the main character this kid cannot act said the same when he was in power he has no expression just awful cannot understand how he keeps getting picked for roles
    7fatoadg

    A young boy likes to resume games and catch from his father while he plays.

    "Amateur" (2018) by Ryan Koo - SuperBasket A young boy likes to resume games and catch from his father while he plays. He is an excellent technique to understand one's mistakes and improve. A very nice story about this boy who gets stuck in his studies, but with the right teachers he starts getting good grades and can find solutions to problems without giving up.
    7Floated2

    Sends a strong message

    Amateur is a relatively smaller independent spurts drama about a young gifted and talented high school prospect. The story is quite believable and the acting by up and coming star Michael Rainey Jr makes for a likable and realistic lead. There is showcasing of basketball being played and also shows the business side and why academics is important.

    A key subplot deals with the fact that the star has trouble reading numbers and isn't strong at math, making him unable of reading the scoreboard. It sends a strong message in that working in your academics and school studies has a strong direct link in with his dream of eventually making it into the pros- NBA.

    The film somewhat becomes confusing in its last 30 minutes or so when we see him video recording a private message with his coach and father. This part felt unrealistic and it didn't make much sense for the character as to why he would purposefully sabotage his career and his coach's. Though some claim he did it as a way to get off the team, though how would he know that he would he able to re-attend his former high school? The conclusion felt rushed but it was different than what we would come to expect so that was good. In the end, this film is highly overlooked, quite entertaining and would be enjoyed by basketball fans.
    8dam-61299

    Something you'd expect will smith to act in

    This movie strips the reality of it all back at just the right amount as to not spoil the plot too much but still strike enough of a chord if you've got any personal connection to the game, fantastic watch and very moving

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    • Trivia
      Basketball game scenes were filmed at Denver South High School in Denver, CO.
    • Quotes

      Terron Forte: Your family live in the house too Coach?

      Coach Gaines: Nah, I'm just crashing with the team for a while. You know, it's tough being a coach's wife, especially when you have 12 boys

      Terron Forte: Damn, You been busy coach... oh, oh, you talking about us.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Flix Forum: Amateur (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Take Off
      Written by Jazzfeezy (as Jaswinder Singh), Steven Joseph Samson, Charles Michael Anderson

      Performed by SnS feat. Scootie

      Courtesy of SnS feat. Scootie

      By arrangement with The Greater Goods Co.

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    • Release date
      • April 6, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nghiệp Dư
    • Filming locations
      • Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Production companies
      • Mandalay Pictures
      • Netflix
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
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