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The Basket

2000·Movie
1h 45min·PG
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, sports, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

In 1918, when the wheat-farming townspeople of Waterville, Washington, welcome home their first wounded son from World War I, they're struck by war's harsh reality. As bigotry and hatred toward two German orphans divide the close-knit community, new schoolteacher Martin rolls into town with some strange ideas and an even stranger leather ball, striving to bring harmony to the town before it tears itself apart.
Small TownPost WWIGerman OrphansBasketballUnifying SportOvercoming PrejudiceCommunity HealingInspirational DramaNostalgic Sentiment

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Basket

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Where can I stream The Basket legally?

The Basket is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Angel Studios, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Basket worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Basket rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Basket?

1 h 45 min

The Basket runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Basket?

Critics53
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate The Basket higher (64) than critics (53). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Basket in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Basket?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Basket in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.