Hoosiers
Directed by David AnspaughFailed 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 Ratings & Reviews
- Charles LondonFebruary 28, 2025Some call this the best sports movie ever made. I fully concur, but yet, the film is so much more. High school basketball in early 1950's Indiana may be the background story, but it's human drama that takes center court. Exceptional character development and acting. Gene Hackman is at the top of his game and "Hoosiers" is a watch-list slam dunk.
- Eric BakkeJanuary 15, 2025Hoosiers is an emotionally charged crowd-pleaser that showcases the power of small-town dreams and the redemptive journey of an underdog basketball team. With standout performances from Gene Hackman and Dennis Hopper, it delivers both heart and grit, making it a timeless sports classic.
- wonderrxjr6d agoI can't wait for the football version of this about Curt Cignetti. NATTY TODAY BABIES LET'S GO HOO HOO HOO
- darthtoonSeptember 3, 2025In my book, it is one of the top ten sports movies of all time, notably ranking No. 1 in a 2020 Associated Press poll of sports writers and editors.
Hoosiers Trivia
Hoosiers was released on November 14, 1986.
Hoosiers was directed by David Anspaugh.
Hoosiers has a runtime of 1h 55m.
Hoosiers was produced by Angelo Pizzo, Carter DeHaven.
The key characters in Hoosiers are Coach Norman Dale (Gene Hackman), Myra Fleener (Barbara Hershey), Shooter (Dennis Hopper).
Hoosiers is rated PG.
Hoosiers is a Drama, Family, Sport film.
Hoosiers has an audience rating of 8.8 out of 10.