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Hoosiers

1986Movie1 h 54 minPG

DramaFamily
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic777.3Rotten Tomatoes90%88%

A cathartic, uplifting drama movie about sports and history, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, laughs or big ideas.

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Story

They needed a second chance to finish first.

Failed college coach Norman Dale gets a chance at redemption when he is hired to coach a high school basketball team in a tiny Indiana town. After a teacher persuades star player Jimmy Chitwood to quit and focus on his long-neglected studies, Dale struggles to develop a winning team in the face of community criticism for his temper and his unconventional choice of assistant coach: Shooter, a notorious alcoholic.

Feels like

  • Inspirational Sports Drama
  • Underdog Story
  • Small-Town America
  • Redemption Arc
  • Classic Americana
  • Period Piece
  • Team Spirit
  • Enduring Appeal
  • Feel-Good

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
David Anspaugh
Written by
Angelo Pizzo
Produced by
Angelo Pizzo, Carter DeHaven
Music by
Jerry Goldsmith

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Facts

November 14, 1986 · 1 h 54 min · PG

Released
November 14, 1986
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$29 million
Available in
111 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Glory Days, Serious Business, The Ace +9

  • Glory Days
  • Serious Business
  • The Ace
  • Hope Bringer
  • Redemption Quest
  • Two First Names
  • Big Game
  • Underdogs Never Lose
  • Dark and Troubled Past
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Big Damn Heroes
  • Improbable Aiming Skills

12 of 33 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Hoosiers?"

Questions about Hoosiers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hoosiers?

The RokuKanopyHoopla

In the United States, Hoosiers is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Hoosiers worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.4, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 77).

Is Hoosiers okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Hoosiers?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching Hoosiers?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Was Hoosiers a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$29 million

Yes: it cost about $9 million to make and earned $29 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Hoosiers use?

Glory DaysSerious BusinessThe AceHope BringerRedemption QuestTwo First NamesBig GameUnderdogs Never LoseDark and Troubled PastBait-and-SwitchBig Damn HeroesImprobable Aiming Skillsand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Glory Days, Serious Business, and The Ace.