Summary
Pete Bell, a college basketball coach is under a lot of pressure. His team isn't winning and he cannot attract new players. The stars of the future are secretly being paid by boosters. This practice is forbidden in the college game, but Pete is desperate and has pressures from all around.
Good for
- Friends night
- Party vibe
- Teens
Where to watch
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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.
Cast
24 of 28
Nick NoltePete
Shaquille O'NealNeon
Mary McDonnellJenny
Ed O'NeillEd
J.T. WalshHappy
Alfre WoodardLavada McRae
Penny HardawayButch
Robert WuhlMarty
Bob CousyVic
Cylk CozartSlick
Anthony C. HallTony
Kevin BentonJack
Marques JohnsonMel
Bobby KnightBobby Knight
Rick PitinoRick Pitino
Larry BirdLarry Bird
Jim BeaverRicky's Father
Tony GonzalezDolphins Mascot
Frank RossiCharlie
Dick VitaleDick Vitale
Jerry TarkanianJerry Tarkanian
Allan HoustonThe Coast Team
Rodney RogersThe Coast Team
Crew
- Directed by
- William Friedkin
- Written by
- Ron Shelton
- Produced by
- Michele Rappaport
- Music by
- Jeff Beck, Nile Rodgers, Jed Leiber
Everyone
Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).
Facts
February 18, 1994 · 1 h 48 min · PG-13
- Released
- February 18, 1994
- Runtime
- 1 h 48 min
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Content
- Strong Language
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
- Budget
- $35 million
- Box office
- $26 million
- Available in
- 32 countries
Q&A
4 questions, like "Where can I stream Blue Chips?"
Questions about Blue Chips
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Blue Chips worth watching?
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 54). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (48).
Is Blue Chips okay for kids?
Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Was Blue Chips a box office flop?
Yes: it cost about $35 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 74% of its budget.


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