Dear Basketball (2017)
Kernel Score: 80% · 247 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Animation, History
Released: 2017-04-23
Runtime: 6 minutes
Overview
An animated telling of Kobe Bryant's titular poem, signaling his retirement from the sport that made his name.
Dear Basketball parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Dear Basketball is a short animated tribute to Kobe Bryant's basketball career and retirement poem.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Glen Keane
Cast
- Kobe Bryant as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Mike Breen as Commentator (Voice) (uncredited)
Dear Basketball FAQ
Is Dear Basketball good?
Dear Basketball has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 247 audience ratings.
Is Dear Basketball OK for kids?
Dear Basketball is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Dear Basketball is a short animated tribute to Kobe Bryant's basketball career and retirement poem.
What movies are like Dear Basketball?
If you liked Dear Basketball, try GOAT, Mary and Max, Day & Night and Leo.