Uncle Drew
Seen it?2018 | 103 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (6.7 out of 10), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Uncle Drew recruits a squad of older basketball players to return to the court to compete in a tournament.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$18 million worldwide on a $19 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 73K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles Stone III
- Kyrie IrvingUncle Drew
- Lil Rel HoweryDax Winslow
- Shaquille O'NealBig Fella
- Chris WebberPreacher
- Reggie MillerLights
- Nate RobinsonBoots
- Lisa LeslieBetty Lou
- Erica AshMaya
- Tiffany HaddishJess
- Nick KrollMookie Bass