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Love & Basketball 2000

Growing up together, Monica and Quincy share a lifelong friendship and a fierce passion for basketball. Their competitive spirit drives them to excel, with Quincy displaying a natural talent and Monica pushing herself with unwavering determination. As they navigate the demanding world of professional sports, their bond deepens, but their love for the game is tested as they face personal and professional obstacles, ultimately challenging whether their connection can endure.

Growing up together, Monica and Quincy share a lifelong friendship and a fierce passion for basketball. Their competitive spirit drives them to excel, with Quincy displaying a natural talent and Monica pushing herself with unwavering determination. As they navigate the demanding world of professional sports, their bond deepens, but their love for the game is tested as they face personal and professional obstacles, ultimately challenging whether their connection can endure.

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Love & Basketball does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Love & Basketball

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Metacritic

72

Metascore

6.3

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

85%

TOMATOMETER

review

95%

User Score

IMDb

7.2 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

74

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User Score

Awards & Nominations for Love & Basketball

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16th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2001

Sanaa Lathan
Nomination

Best Female Lead

Sanaa Lathan
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Win

Best First Screenplay

Gina Prince-Bythewood
Nomination

Best First Feature

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Original Theatrical Trailer

Love & Basketball | Monica Challenges Quincy to a One-on-One Game For His Heart | HBO Max

Love & Basketball | Full Movie Preview | Warner Bros. Entertainment

Love & Basketball Q&A with Gina Prince-Bythewood | BFI

Cars Featured in Love & Basketball

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Cadillac

1982

Eldorado

Ford

1987

Mustang

Jaguar

1980

XJ6 Series III

Nissan

1987

Stanza

Love & Basketball Themes and Keywords

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Love & Basketball Other Names and Titles

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Love and Basketball Любовь и баскетбол Além dos Limites מכדררים סיפור אהבה Láska a basket Dragostea și mingea de coș Nem adok kosarat! Любов и баскетбол 爱情和篮球 러브 앤 바스켓볼 Miłość i koszykówka Любов і баскетбол

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