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The Harlem Globetrotters

1951Movie1 h 18 minNR

Drama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

Summary

All-American basketball player, Billy signs up with the world-famous "Harlem Globetrotters", an all-Negro professional team. Billy struggles with important life decisions and their consequences.

Where to watch

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Will Jason, Phil Brown
Written by
Alfred Palca
Produced by
Buddy Adler
Music by
Morris Stoloff, Arthur Morton

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 30, 1951 · 1 h 18 min · NR

Released
May 30, 1951
Runtime
1 h 18 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Only Known by Their Nickname, Easily Forgiven, Not Quite Starring +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Harlem Globetrotters?"

Questions about The Harlem Globetrotters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Harlem Globetrotters?

TCMShout! FactoryTubi TV

In the United States, The Harlem Globetrotters streams on TCM and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV.

Is The Harlem Globetrotters worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.1).

What tropes does The Harlem Globetrotters use?

Only Known by Their NicknameEasily ForgivenNot Quite StarringNon-Fatal ExplosionsYour Costume Needs WorkFairest of Them AllKing IncognitoThe Smurfette PrincipleDude, She's Like in a ComaAdapted OutNo Celebrities Were HarmedGenre Savvyand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Only Known by Their Nickname, Easily Forgiven, and Not Quite Starring.