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The Year of the Yao

Documentary1h 28m

🍅67%

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67%

Tomatometer

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70%

Popcornmeter

6.6

TMDB

Storyline

The Year of the Yao is a documentary film telling the first year of basketball player Yao Ming in the United States.

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Details

DirectorsAdam Del Deo, James D. Stern

ReleasedSep 16, 2004

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

$38.6K

Parental guideNot rated

Studio

NBA Entertainment

Cast

Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley

Self

Frank Deford

Frank Deford

Self

Steve Francis

Steve Francis

Self

Michael Irvin

Michael Irvin

Self

Ernie Johnson

Ernie Johnson

Self

Yao Ming

Yao Ming

Self

Cuttino Mobley

Self

Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal

Self

Colin Pine

Self

Glen Rice

Glen Rice

Self

Kenny Smith

Kenny Smith

Self

Where to watch(NG)

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Google Play Movies

YouTube

Fandango At Home

Reviews

8 reviews · 7 critics

5 fresh · 2 rotten

Critics consensus

“This sports bio documentary is given a few fresh angles, including culture clash issues, and the friendship that develops between Yao and his interpreter.”

67% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

F

Fred Camper

RTChicago ReaderMar 25, 2008

James D. Stern and Adam Del Deo's taut, engrossing 2004 documentary on Chinese basketball player Yao Ming's first year in the NBA offers insight into the game and its stars.

M

Michael Wilmington

RTChicago TribuneAug 5, 2005

Should be a natural for NBA fans and please non-enthusiasts as well.

K

Kevin Crust

RTLos Angeles TimesAug 4, 2005

As bright and shiny as you would imagine something co-produced by NBA Entertainment to be, The Year of the Yao provides little insight beyond hanging out with its super-sized star.

J

Jason Gorber

RTFilm ScoutsJun 21, 2007

The film never feels like some sort of shill, but an actual historical document of this strangest of cultural immersions for a national superstar.

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Information

Title

The Year of the Yao

Released

Sep 16, 2004

Rated

Not rated

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 28m

Status

Released

Studio

NBA Entertainment

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