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Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critics

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Universal acclaim- based on 72 Ratings

Summary: 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.
Runtime: 124 min
Rating: Rated PG-13 for sexuality and language.
Production: 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks
Genres: Drama, Sport, Romance
Country: USA
Languages: English, Spanish
Home Release Date: Oct 10, 2000
Director Credit
Gina Prince-Bythewood Director
Writer Credit
Gina Prince-Bythewood Written By
Principal Cast Credit
Omar Epps Quincy McCall
Sanaa Lathan Monica Wright
Cast Credit
Al Foster Coach Hiserman
Alfre Woodard Camille Wright
Chris Warren, Jr. Kelvin
Colleen Matsuhara UCLA Coach
Debbi Morgan Nona McCall
Dennis Haysbert Zeke McCall
Glenndon Chatman Young Quincy
Harry Lennix Nathan Wright
Jess Willard Jamal
Kyla Pratt Young Monica
Nathaniel Bellamy Jr. Highschool Referee #1
Naykia Harris Young Lena
Regina Hall Lena Wright
Producer Credit
Andrew Z. Davis Executive Producer
Cynthia Guidry Executive Producer
Jay Stern Executive Producer
Sam Kitt Producer
Spike Lee Producer
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