More than a Game
An inspiring basketball documentary follows LeBron James and his Ohio teammates from high school competition toward extraordinary fame.
Overview
Witness the rise of a basketball legend as he navigates the challenges of high school sports.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- inspiring
- sincere
- uplifting
- sports night
- inspirational viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the documentary inspiring and entertaining, praising its likable subjects and positive message while noting that it does not explore them as deeply as some viewers may want.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film follows LeBron James and four teammates through high school competition and their rise together.
The story looks back on James's high school journey while framing it against his emergence as an NBA superstar.
Trials and tribulations on and off the basketball court test the teammates' bonds and shared ambitions.
Critical reception specifically highlights exciting in-game footage as a central appeal.
Films like More than a Game, and why
Hoop Dreams
inspiring sports documentary centered on young athletes, teamwork, and competitive ambition
The Last Dance
uplifting basketball documentary combining coming-of-age themes with intense game footage
Coach Carter
high school sports drama focused on mentorship, friendship, and collective achievement
Movie Details
- Director
- Kristopher Belman
- Release Date
- 2008-09-06
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (59)
Cast
- LeBron James
- Romeo Travis
- Sian Cotton
- Willie McGee
- Dru Joyce
- Connor Flynn
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is More than a Game about?
- An inspiring basketball documentary follows LeBron James and his Ohio teammates from high school competition toward extraordinary fame.
- What is More than a Game like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of More than a Game as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is More than a Game violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in More than a Game.
- What did critics think of More than a Game?
- Critics broadly found the documentary inspiring and entertaining, praising its likable subjects and positive message while noting that it does not explore them as deeply as some viewers may want.
- Which films are like More than a Game?
- Films with a similar feel include Hoop Dreams, The Last Dance, and Coach Carter.
- How long is More than a Game?
- More than a Game runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch More than a Game?
- In United States, More than a Game streams on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel.
