Synopsis
This documentary follows NBA superstar LeBron James and four of his talented teammates through the trials and tribulations of high school basketball in Ohio and James' journey to fame.
Scores
Overall Score
48.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
38.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
45.3%
Review Aggregate
77.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 71% of 45 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, emotional, uplifting. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
family-friendlyemotionalupliftingsuspensefulthought-provokingvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 2009 | $11,000 | $16,000 | (est) |
| Dru Joyce III | 2009 | $7,000 | $10,000 | (est) |
| Romeo Travis | 2009 | $5,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
| Sian Cotton | 2009 | $4,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| Willie McGee | 2009 | $4,000 | $5,000 | (est) |
| Dru Joyce II | 2009 | $3,000 | $5,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score70.0
RT critic review count50
Rotten Tomatoes audience score86.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating7.6
IMDb votes5,774
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $950,675 | $1,390,334 |
| International | 2009 | $9,712 | $14,204 |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $960,387 | $1,404,538 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $479,222 | $700,849 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $1,808,000 | $2,644,147 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $580,000 | $848,233 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $7,383,000 | $10,797,422 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $15,776,000 | $23,071,940 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $380,270 | $556,134 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $26,406,492 | $38,618,725 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $1,056,000 (est) | $1,544,369 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $672,000 (est) | $982,780 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $1,056,000 | $1,544,369 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $1,818,000 | $2,658,772 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $211,200 | $308,874 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $4,813,200 | $7,039,165 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $21,593,292 | $31,579,561 |
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