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Elevate (2011): Ratings & Box Office

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Elevate is a 2011 documentary directed by Anne Buford. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes and earned $5,580 worldwide. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

IMDb rating
6.9/10
worldwide gross
$5.6K
Metascore
67
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Elevate (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
Anne Buford
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Elevate About?

The premise of Elevate without spoilers.

This inspiring documentary follows four talented teenage basketball players from Senegal’s Seeds Academy as they pursue their NBA dreams. Awarded full scholarships, they leave their home country to attend American prep schools, facing significant hurdles including cultural differences, language barriers, and the challenges of high school life. The film explores their journeys of perseverance, highlighting how basketball and determination can overcome adversity and connect people across continents.

Elevate Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • american
  • boy
  • world
  • basketball
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Crew

The Director of Elevate

Directed by Anne Buford.

Ratings

Elevate Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Elevate 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

Box office

Elevate Box Office

Elevate grossed $5,580 worldwide.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$5.6K

US & Canada
$5.6K
Videos

Elevate Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Elevate.

Elevate Movie Official Trailer 2011 HD

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FAQ

Elevate FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Elevate, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Elevate?

Elevate runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was Elevate released?

Elevate was released on October 21, 2011.

Who directed Elevate?

Elevate was directed by Anne Buford.

How much did Elevate make at the box office?

Elevate grossed $5,580 worldwide.

How is Elevate rated?

Elevate has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 67 on Metacritic, 65% on TMDB and 3.0/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Elevate have a post-credit scene?

No. Elevate has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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