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Semi-Pro (2008)

“Putting the funk into the dunk.”

5.6/10 · 918 votes 1h 31m r Comedy

#195 of 219 films from 2008 #2608 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Kent Alterman · Written by Scot Armstrong

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Overview

Jackie Moon is the owner, promoter, coach, and star player of the Flint Michigan Tropics of the American Basketball Association (ABA), the worst team in the league. In 1976 before the ABA collapses, the NBA plans to merge with the best teams of the ABA at the end of the season. Only the top four teams will make the move and the worst teams will fold. If the Tropics want to make it to the NBA, Jackie Moon must rally his team and start winning.

Cast

Will Ferrellas Jackie Moon
Woody Harrelsonas Monix
André 3000as Clarence
Maura Tierneyas Lynn
Andy Dalyas Dick Pepperfield
Will Arnettas Lou Redwood
Andy Richteras Bobby Dee
Rob Corddryas Kyle
Matt Walshas Father Pat the Ref
Tim Meadowsas Cornelius Banks
David Koechneras Commissioner
Jackie Earle Haleyas Dukes
DeRay Davisas Bee Bee Ellis
Josh Braatenas Twiggy Munson

Facts

Release dateFebruary 28, 2008
Runtime91 min (1h 31m) — shorter as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
Budget$55,000,000
Box office$33,500,000 (0.6× budget)
IMDbtt0839980

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Questions

How long is Semi-Pro?
Semi-Pro runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is Semi-Pro worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.6/10 across 918 votes, which places it #195 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 11%) and #2608 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Semi-Pro?
Semi-Pro was directed by Kent Alterman.
Who stars in Semi-Pro?
Will Ferrell as Jackie Moon; Woody Harrelson as Monix; André 3000 as Clarence; Maura Tierney as Lynn; Andy Daly as Dick Pepperfield; Will Arnett as Lou Redwood.
What is Semi-Pro rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Semi-Pro?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2908.

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