Hoosiers (1986)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Hoosiers
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, TNT, TBS, tru TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | MGM Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | MGM | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | MGM | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | MGM Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | MGM Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | MGM Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Hoosiers in 61 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Hoosiers about?
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. Hoosiers is a Drama, Family movie, released on 1986-11-14, runtime 114 minutes.
Is Hoosiers worth watching?
TMDB users rate Hoosiers 7.0 out of 10 from 622 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Hoosiers?
In the United States, Hoosiers streams on Amazon Prime Video, TNT and TBS and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
David Anspaugh
Cast
- Gene Hackman as Norman Dale
- Barbara Hershey as Myra Fleener
- Dennis Hopper as Wilbur 'Shooter' Flatch
- Sheb Wooley as Cletus Summers
- Maris Valainis as Jimmy Chitwood
- David Neidorf as Everett Flatch (#21)
- Brad Long as Buddy Walker (#14)
- Steve Hollar as Rade Butcher (#25)
- Brad Boyle as Whit Butcher (#43)
- Kent Poole as Merle Webb (#12)
- Wade Schenck as Ollie McLellan (#13)
- Scott Summers as Strap Purl (#53)
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Sources
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