The Basket

2000·Movie
1h 45min·PG
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic80–Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Basket fingerprint

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

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Peter Coyote (E.T., Erin Brokovich) and Karen Allen (The Perfect Storm) star in this touching family drama about the unifying power of basketball in a community torn apart by war. Both a riveting sports film and a tale of triumph over adversity, The Basket is "a hoop dream movie with a whole lot of heart" (Dallas Morning News)! In 1918, when the wheat-farming townspeople of Waterville, Washington, welcome home their first wounded son from WWI, they'restruck by the harsh reality of war. And just as bigotry and hatred toward two German orphans dividethe close-knit community, a new schoolteacher, Martin (Coyote), rolls into town with some strange ideas and an even stranger leather ball. Through the brand-new game called basketball, Martin strivesto bring harmony to the town...before it tears itself apart!
Small TownPost WWIGerman OrphansBasketballUnifying SportOvercoming PrejudiceCommunity HealingInspirational DramaNostalgic Sentiment

Crew

Directed by:
Rich Cowan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Basket

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Where can I stream The Basket legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaPlexTubi TV

The Basket is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video 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?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Metacritic 80). 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?

Critics80
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate The Basket higher (80) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Basket in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Basket?

10BECACHFRGBGFIELUPFUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Basket in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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