Hoosiers
1986, Drama, 1h 54m
46 Reviews 50,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
It may adhere to the sports underdog formula, but Hoosiers has been made with such loving craft, and features such excellent performances, that it's hard to resist. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
Failed college coach Norman Dale (Gene Hackman) gets a chance at redemption when he is hired to direct the basketball program at a high school in a tiny Indiana town. After a teacher (Barbara Hershey) 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 (Dennis Hopper), a notorious alcoholic.
Cast & Crew
Gene Hackman
Coach Norman Dale
Coach Norman Dale
Barbara Hershey
Myra Fleener
Myra Fleener
Dennis Hopper
Shooter
Shooter
Sheb Wooley
Cletus
Cletus
Fern Persons
Opal Fleener
Opal Fleener
Brad Boyle
Whit
Whit
Critic Reviews for Hoosiers
Audience Reviews for Hoosiers
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Feb 10, 2014Hoosiers is one of the finest sports dramas that have ever been made. The film managed to set the standard for all to follow. I've seen my fair share of sports films, and Hoosiers ranks among the essential films to watch. The film has a simply story, yet has plenty of heart to really make it a standout feature that boasts a great cast of actors headed by Gene Hackman. The film is engaging from start to finish. Hoosiers for me is one of the better films dealing the sport of Basketball. There has been other films tackling the sport, but none has had the power of capturing your attention that Hoosiers. The film, I thought wasn't clichéd, unlike every recent genre film. I much prefer this subtle Sports film due to the fact that it doesn't overdo anything. Hoosiers is a well constructed drama that will surely appeal to genre fans, and if you're skeptical about seeing this due to that fact that there have been countless films of the same nature in recent years, well be prepared to enjoy this film as it is a well acted, directed movie that tells a terrific story. Even if you're not a fan of the sport, this is worth seeing due to the cast, its story and its heart. Filmgoers will surely love this movie, and it still is a genre classic that has yet to be outdone. If you love a good, well structured drama, Hoosiers is the film for you. Hackman is terrific in his performance and it adds so much to the overall enjoyment of movie. Hoosiers is a terrific Sports film than anyone can enjoy no matter if you follow the sport or not.Alex r Super Reviewer
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Jun 20, 2012Hoosiers is an excellent underdog film and is among on of the greatest sports films i've ever seen. Gene Hackman is greatly casted as the lead and all supporting actors/actresses (Dennis Hopper, Sheb Wooley etc.) add more to the movie. Although this film may be cliched, you can't help but love Hoosiers. Favorite Scene: I bet like many other people, the last 10 seconds of the finals gameAnthony L Super Reviewer
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Dec 02, 2011Hoosiers is one of the greatest sports films of all time, and I am proud to say that this and Rudy are my favorite sports films ever made. This is a timeless classic.Bradley W Super Reviewer
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Sep 04, 2011What an awesome movie. A classic film, not just about basketball, but about redemption. Hoosiers is a great watch even if you don't like basketball, or even if you hate sports in general. Either way, watch this movie!Stephen S Super Reviewer
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