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21 April 2000 (USA) moreTagline:
A story of the passion it takes to keep your dreams alive. morePlot:
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... more | add synopsisAwards:
10 wins & 14 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Top Indie Award Goes To Crouching Tiger (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 26 March 2001)
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love & basketball & family & gender roles &... moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Glenndon Chatman | ... | Young Quincy | |
| Jess Willard | ... | Jamal | |
| Chris Warren Jr. | ... | Kelvin | |
| Kyla Pratt | ... | Young Monica | |
| Alfre Woodard | ... | Camille Wright | |
| Naykia Harris | ... | Young Lena | |
| Harry Lennix | ... | Nathan Wright | |
| Debbi Morgan | ... | Nona McCall | |
| Dennis Haysbert | ... | Zeke McCall | |
| Sanaa Lathan | ... | Monica Wright | |
| Omar Epps | ... | Quincy McCall | |
| Colleen Matsuhara | ... | UCLA Coach | |
| Al Foster | ... | Coach Hiserman | |
| Nathaniel Bellamy Jr. | ... | Highschool Referee #1 (as Nathaniel Bellamy) | |
| Regina Hall | ... | Lena Wright |
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Rated PG-13 for sexuality and language.Parents Guide:
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124 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:L | USA:PG-13 (certificate #36989) | South Korea:15 | Australia:M | Germany:6 | Spain:T | UK:12Filming Locations:
Barcelona, Cataluña, SpainFun Stuff
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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. moreSoundtrack:
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I was watching a Lakers games when I first saw a commercial for Love & Basketball, so naturally it was comprised of mostly basketball action and a snippet of an adult version of the b-ball game HORSE. I thought, "oh, cute movie about a guy and girl who play basketball and get together". Not exactly earth-shattering, I thought, but cute. So imagine my surprise when I saw the film start like a cute movie but then evolve. And deepen. And bloom. I laughed, I sat on the edge of my seat in anticipation, and I swear I almost cried. A "cute" movie? This film had levels I hadn't dreamed of and spoke to so much more than just sex and basketball, and yet all of it was held together cohesively by the love affair and the commitment to the sport. I was thoroughly impressed by the performances all around and by Ms. Prince-Blythewood's unerring writing and direction. A definite recommendation.