Hoop Dreams (1994)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Hoop Dreams
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, HBO Max, Shout! Factory | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | — | Apple TV |
| Canada | Crave | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, DocPlay | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | — | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | Neon TV, DocPlay | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| France | — | LaCinetek | LaCinetek |
| Sweden | — | — | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Hoop Dreams in 12 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Hoop Dreams about?
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. Hoop Dreams is a Documentary movie, released on 1994-09-12, runtime 174 minutes.
Is Hoop Dreams worth watching?
TMDB users rate Hoop Dreams 7.6 out of 10 from 348 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Hoop Dreams?
In the United States, Hoop Dreams streams on fuboTV, HBO Max and Shout! Factory and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Steve James
Cast
- William Gates as Self
- Arthur Agee as Self
- Emma Gates as Self - William's Mother
- Curtis Gates as Self - William's Brother
- Sheila Agee as Self - Arthur's Mother
- Arthur 'Bo' Agee as Self - Arthur's Father
- Earl Smith as Self - Talent Scout
- Gene Pingatore as Self - High School Basketball Coach
- Isiah Thomas as Self - Professional Basketball Player
- Sister Marlyn Hopewell as Self - High School Guidance Counselor
- Bill Gleason as Self - Television Reporter
- Patricia Weir as Self - President, Encyclopedia Brittanica
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Sources
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