Amateur (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2018, Amateur is a drama film directed by Ryan Koo, running about 96 minutes. “Every dream has a price.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 14-year-old basketball phenom Terron Forte has to navigate the under-the-table world of amateur athletics when he is recruited to an elite NCAA prep school.
Who’s in it. Amateur stars Michael Rainey Jr. as Terron Forte, Josh Charles as Coach Gaines, Sharon Leal as Nia and Brian J. White as Vince, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Amateur has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amateur page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amateur tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amateur (2018)?
- In US, Amateur is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Amateur worth watching?
- Amateur holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Amateur?
- Amateur stars Michael Rainey Jr., Josh Charles, Sharon Leal, Brian J. White and Corey Parker Robinson.
- When was Amateur released?
- Amateur was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.