Uncle Drew
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Uncle Drew

After draining his life savings to enter a team in the Rucker Classic street ball tournament in Harlem, Dax (Lil Rel Howery) is dealt a series of unfo...rtunate setbacks, including losing his team to his longtime rival (Nick Kroll). Desperate to win the tournament and the cash prize, Dax stumbles upon the man, the myth, the legend UNCLE DREW (NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving) and convinces him to return to the court one more time. The two men embark on a road trip to round up Drew's old basketball squad (Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, Nate Robinson, and Lisa Leslie) and prove that a group of septuagenarians can still win the big one. After a successful five years as a fan-favorite digital episodic series, originally conceived by Pepsi, UNCLE DREW, will hit theaters June 29, 2018. UNCLE DREW is a Summit Entertainment release produced by Temple Hill in association with PepsiCo's Creators League Studios. Show More

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Uncle Drew is a 2018 comedy film directed by Charles Stone III. The story follows Dax, a man who spends all his money to enter a basketball tournament in Harlem called the Rucker Classic. Unfortunately, he loses his team to his longtime rival and is left desperate to win the cash prize. In his search for a winning team, Dax discovers Uncle Drew, a legendary basketball player played by NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving. Despite his advanced age, Uncle Drew agrees to help Dax and they embark on a road trip to round up Drew's old basketball squad.

The film showcases the comedic talents of a star-studded cast, including NBA players such as Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, and Nate Robinson, as well as former WNBA player Lisa Leslie. The group of septuagenarian basketball players proves that age is just a number as they compete against younger, more skilled opponents.

Uncle Drew originated as a digital episodic series sponsored by Pepsi and quickly gained a passionate fan base. The film adaptation, produced by Temple Hill and PepsiCo's Creators League Studios, aims to bring the beloved characters to a wider audience.

Filled with hilarious moments and heartwarming messages about the power of friendship and never giving up, Uncle Drew is a must-watch for basketball fans and comedy enthusiasts alike. The film was released in theaters on June 29, 2018, and is now available for streaming.