# Love & Basketball (2000)

> A fiercely competitive basketball romance follows Monica and Quincy from childhood rivals to adults forced to reconcile love, family pressure, and their dreams of playing professionally.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8756

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
- Cast: Sanaa Lathan, Omar Epps, Chris Warren, Kyla Pratt, Alfre Woodard, Regina Hall, Glenndon Chatman, Jess Willard
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0199725/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tender, witty, sincere, date night, sports movie night

## Synopsis

A heartfelt journey through love and ambition on the basketball court.

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