Movie Details:
| Based on | Shooting Stars by LeBron James |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Biography, Drama, History, Sport |
| Release date | June 2, 2023 |
| Running time | 1hr 55min |
| Age rating | PG-13 |
| Starring | Mookie Cook Caleb McLaughlin Algee Smith Dermot Mulroney |
| Directed by | Chris Robinson |
| Screenplay by | Frank E. Flowers Tony Rettenmaier Juel Taylor |
| Produced by | Rachel Winter Terence Winter LeBron James Maverick Carter |
| Cinematography by | Karsten Gopinath |
| Edited by | Jo Francis |
| Music by | Mark Isham |
| Production Company | Universal Pictures SpringHill Company |
| Distributor | Peacock |
| Budget | $25 million |
Cast & Characters:
- Mookie Cook as LeBron James
- Caleb McLaughlin as Dru Joyce III
- Algee Smith as Illya McGee
- Dermot Mulroney as Keith Dambrot
- Wood Harris as Dru Joyce II
- Natalie Paul as Gloria James
- Katlyn Nichol as Savannah James
- Avery Wills as Willie McGee
- Scoot Henderson as Romeo Travis
- Khalil Everage as Sian Cotton
- Jett Howard as Carmelo Anthony
Storyline:
Based on the book by LeBron James and the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Friday Night Lights, Buzz Bissinger, Shooting Stars is the inspiring origin story of a basketball superhero, revealing how LeBron James and his childhood friends become the #1 high school team in the country, launching James’s breathtaking career as a four-time NBA Champion, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.
About Movie:
Shooting Stars is an American biographical sports drama film about the high school sports career of LeBron James. Directed by Chris Robinson, and starring Mookie Cook as the lead, it is based on James’ 2009 memoir of the same name, co-authored by Buzz Bissinger.
The film was released on June 2, 2023, by Peacock.
