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Where to Watch Hoop Dreams (1994) (Legally)

An Extraordinary True Story.

Sep 12, 1994 US 174 min M

7.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

332 votes

Documentary

Where can I watch “Hoop Dreams” legally?

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Where to watch “Hoop Dreams” (1994) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (1994).

It sits in the Documentary space and is paced for about 174 minutes.

Cast highlights include William Gates, Arthur Agee, Gene Pingatore, Steve James.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

chicago, illinois, sports, narration, ghetto, college, basketball, high school sports, inner city, high school student

Official trailer

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Plot

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.