Semi-Pro (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Semi-Pro is a 2008 sports comedy directed by Kent Alterman, starring Will Ferrell and Woody Harrelson. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $44 million worldwide. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Kent Alterman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Semi-Pro About?
The premise of Semi-Pro without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1976, the charismatic but down-on-his-luck Jackie Moon buys the struggling Flint Michigan Tropics basketball team in the maverick American Basketball Association. Facing financial ruin and the threat of the franchise being dissolved, Jackie rallies his ragtag group of players to compete against all expectations. They must overcome numerous challenges and play their hearts out to survive and prove their worth in a league known for its unconventional style and fierce competition.
Semi-Pro Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- violence
- male protagonist
- basketball sport
- basketball movie
- flashing breasts
- female topless nudity
- american
- woman on top sex
- sex
- flint michigan
- team
- michigan
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- merger
- nba
- basketball
- trade
- vomiting
- dolly zoom
- cuckold
- pack of money
- sports commentator
- basketball court
- press conference
- pep talk
- dumpster
- championship ring
- drinking beer
- alcohol
- pasties
- public nudity
- female nudity
- sexless marriage
- trophy wife
- voyeur
- swedish pornography
- pornography
- sex talk
- bear fighting
- cage fighting
- television studio
- television broadcast
- sex on a couch
- sex in a living room
- caught having sex
- coitus
- loud sex
- overhearing sex
- sex scene
- 1970s
- title at the end
Semi-Pro Cast
Will Ferrell leads the cast, with Woody Harrelson. Directed by Kent Alterman.
- Director Kent Alterman
Semi-Pro Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Semi-Pro 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 5.1
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TMDB 56% User score
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Semi-Pro Plot Summary
What happens in Semi-Pro from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the vibrant year of 1976, Jackie Moon, portrayed by Will Ferrell, is a charismatic singer who capitalized on the success of his hit single, “Love Me Sexy,” to purchase the struggling basketball team, the Flint Tropics, in the American Basketball Association. Taking on multiple roles, he becomes not only the owner but also the head coach and starting power forward of the team.
Full summary
The whole story of Semi-Pro, scene by scene
Semi-Pro Box Office
Semi-Pro grossed $44 million worldwide. $33.5 million came from the US and Canada and $10.5 million (24%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$44M
- US & Canada
- $33.5M
- International
- $10.5M
Semi-Pro Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 2 trailers, 2 teasers, 4 clips and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Trailer
- Teaser Official Teaser Trailer
- Teaser Official Super Bowl Spot
- Clip Dewie the Bear
How Well Do You Know Semi-Pro?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What year is the setting of 'Semi-Pro'?
Cars in Semi-Pro
7 cars on screen, including the 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado and the 1951 GMC PD 4103.
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1969 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Important role -
1951 GMC PD 4103 Minor role -
1973 Buick Riviera Background role -
1968 Chevrolet Camaro Background role
Semi-Pro Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Semi-Profesional: Un equipo de pelotas” and “Dementi z palubovky”.
- Also known as
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- Semi-Profesional: Un equipo de pelotas
- Dementi z palubovky
- Drużyna marzeń?
- Poloprofesionál
- 灌篮大帝
- Полупрофессионал
- Fél-profi
- מקצוען סוג ב'
- Çaylak Profesyonel
- Полу-професионалисти
- Напівпрофі
- Pusiau Profai
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- Os Aloprados
- 세미-프로
- 俺たちダンクシューター
- ทีมขี้โอ่...มือโปรซะอย่าง
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Semi-Pro FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Semi-Pro, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Semi-Pro?
Semi-Pro runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Semi-Pro released?
Semi-Pro was released on February 29, 2008.
Who directed Semi-Pro?
Semi-Pro was directed by Kent Alterman.
Who is in the cast of Semi-Pro?
Semi-Pro stars Will Ferrell and Woody Harrelson.
How much did Semi-Pro make at the box office?
Semi-Pro grossed $44 million worldwide ($33.5 million domestic, $10.5 million international).
How is Semi-Pro rated?
Semi-Pro has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 47 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does Semi-Pro have a post-credit scene?
No. Semi-Pro has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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