He Got Game (1998)

Name: He Got Game
Genre: Drama
Released: 1998
Duration: 136 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Denzel Washington, Ray Allen, Rosario Dawson, Milla Jovovich, Hill Harper

2h 16m United States of America

Drama

Plot

In "He Got Game," Jake Shuttlesworth, a former basketball star, is serving time in prison. He is given a unique opportunity: he must persuade his son, Jesus, a highly sought-after high school basketball player, to choose a college for his future. If he succeeds, Jake’s sentence could be significantly reduced. As Jake navigates the challenges of reconnecting with his son and the pressures from recruiters, their strained relationship is put to the test, highlighting themes of redemption, ambition, and the complexities of father-son dynamics in the world of sports.

Cast

Denzel Washington Ray Allen Rosario Dawson Milla Jovovich Hill Harper Ned Beatty Jim Brown Joseph Lyle Taylor Bill Nunn Michele Shay John Turturro Shaquille O'Neal Charles Barkley Michael Jordan Jill Kelly