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Hoop Dreams

1994·Movie
2h 54min·PG-13
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic988.0Rotten Tomatoes98%92%

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A , documentary: , but never scary, .

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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An Extraordinary True Story.

Every school day, African-American teenagers William Gates and Arthur Agee travel 90 minutes each way from inner-city Chicago to St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois, a predominately white suburban school well-known for the excellence of its basketball program. Gates and Agee dream of NBA stardom, and with the support of their close-knit families, they battle the social and physical obstacles that stand in their way. This acclaimed documentary was shot over the course of five years.
Gripping Sports DocumentaryUrban Coming-of-AgeRace & Class in AmericaBasketball DreamsFamily StrugglesPoignant & InspiringEducational & InsightfulReal-Life Drama

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Directed by:
Steve James
Written by:
Steve James, Frederick Marx
Produced by:
Steve James, Peter Gilbert, Frederick Marx
Composed by:
Ben Sidran

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Where can I stream Hoop Dreams?

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In the United States, Hoop Dreams streams on fuboTV, HBO Max, Criterion, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Hoop Dreams worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 98). Critics rate it higher (98 out of 100) than audiences (85).

Is Hoop Dreams okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Hoop Dreams plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.