Uncle Drew (2018)

Uncle Drew

Uncle Drew (2018) is a feel-good sports comedy that blends broad humor, high-energy basketball action, and a warm, anti-ageist message. Watching it, you'll get the electric streetball atmosphere of Harlem’s Rucker Classic — packed courts, loud crowds, and buzzer-beating plays — mixed with road-trip comedy and heartfelt character moments. The movie opens like a mini-documentary about a forgotten legend, then pivots into a modern underdog story when down-on-his-luck Dax (Lil Rel Howery) convinces the cantankerous but brilliant Uncle Drew (Kyrie Irving) to reassemble his old crew. Expect lots of laugh-out-loud moments from fish-out-of-water situations and the comic chemistry between Dax and Drew, plus cameos and performances by real basketball icons (Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, Nate Robinson, Lisa Leslie) who play septuagenarian teammates still packing serious skill. The film balances slapstick and situational comedy with sincere beats about pride, redemption, teamwork, and generational respect. Game scenes are staged for excitement and crowd noise, so even viewers who aren’t hardcore basketball fans will feel the intensity and momentum. Overall, Uncle Drew is an entertaining, upbeat ride: funny and often charming, with solid sports set pieces and a warm message about proving people can still shine at any age. If you want a crowd-pleasing comedy with athletic spectacle and heart, this one delivers.

Actors: Kyrie Irving, Lil Rel Howery, Shaquille O'Neal

Director: Charles Stone III

Runtime: 103 min

Genres: Comedy, Sport

Filmaffinity Rating 4.8 /10 Metacritic Rating 57 /100 IMDB Rating 5.8 /10 Bmoat Rating 5.4 /10