Uncle Drew
A financially desperate streetball organizer recruits a legendary old-school squad for one last tournament run against his rival.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- broad
- warm
- casual group viewing
- sports movie night
What critics said
Critics found the basketball cast and makeup amiable and energetic, but considered the story formulaic, unevenly funny, and burdened by conspicuous product placement.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Uncle Drew and his septuagenarian teammates perform basketball feats while their aged appearances generate the central comic premise.
Dax recruits Drew’s old squad to overcome setbacks and challenge younger streetball players in the Rucker Classic.
The film adapts Pepsi’s fan-favorite digital Uncle Drew series into a theatrical sports comedy with PepsiCo involvement.
Dax’s drained savings and the Rucker Classic cash prize drive his effort to assemble and win with Drew’s team.
Films like Uncle Drew, and why
Movie Details
- Director
- Charles Stone III
- Release Date
- 2018-06-27
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (607)
Cast
- Kyrie Irving
- Lil Rel Howery
- Shaquille O'Neal
- Chris Webber
- Reggie Miller
- Nate Robinson
- Lisa Leslie
- Erica Ash
- Tiffany Haddish
- Nick Kroll
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- MovieSphere+ 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 Uncle Drew about?
- A financially desperate streetball organizer recruits a legendary old-school squad for one last tournament run against his rival.
- What is Uncle Drew like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Uncle Drew as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Uncle Drew violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Uncle Drew as mild.
- What did critics think of Uncle Drew?
- Critics found the basketball cast and makeup amiable and energetic, but considered the story formulaic, unevenly funny, and burdened by conspicuous product placement.
- Which films are like Uncle Drew?
- Films with a similar feel include Semi-Pro, Like Mike, and The Longest Yard.
- How long is Uncle Drew?
- Uncle Drew runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch Uncle Drew?
- In United States, Uncle Drew streams on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
