Here we've displayed a list of the best Basketball films : Hoop Dreams(1994), On the Map(2016), The Gambler(1974), Love & Basketball(2000), Believe in Me(2006), White Men Can't Jump(1992), The Way Back(2020), Monster House(2006), Space Jam(1996), The Basket(1999), That Championship Season(1982), Blue Chips(1994) ... ...
Documentary, Drama
USA
1994
174 Minutes
William Gates Arthur Agee Sheila Agee Isiah Thomas Bill Gleason
basketball player teenager mother father coach teacher uplifting powerful gutsy emotional chicago westchester, ill. basketball court family home basketball ambition high school racism class distinctions growing up
A film following the lives of two inner-city Chicago boys who struggle to become college basketball players on the road to going professional.
Documentary
USA|Israel
2016
85 Minutes
israeli basketball coach basketball player russian american fan emotional gripping uplifting israel gym basketball court house locker room office basketball israel isolation determination winning
ON THE MAP tells the against-all-odds story of Maccabi Tel Aviv's 1977 European Championship, which took place at a time when the Middle East was still reeling from the 1973 Yom Kippur War,... See full summary »
Drama
USA
1974
109 Minutes
James Caan Paul Sorvino Lauren Hutton Morris Carnovsky Jacqueline Brookes Burt Young Carmine Caridi Vic Tayback Steven Keats London Lee M. Emmet Walsh
professor mother grandfather girlfriend tense disheartening new york city university casino gambling addiction fixed game basketball secret life fall wretched excess 1970s
Axel Freed is a literature professor. He has the gambling vice. When he has lost all of his money, he borrows from his girlfriend, then his mother, and finally some bad guys that chase him. Despite all of this, he cannot stop gambling.
Romance
USA
2000
124 Minutes
Sanaa Lathan Omar Epps Alfre Woodard Dennis Haysbert Debbi Morgan Harry Lennix Kyla Pratt Glenndon Chatman
basketball player mother father love interest endearing positive sultry los angeles basketball court young love basketball competition father/son relationship love growing up 1990s
Monica and Quincy love and play basketball together through many life challenges from childhood to adulthood.
Drama
USA
2006
108 Minutes
Jeffrey Donovan Samantha Mathis Bruce Dern Bob Gunton Heather Matarazzo Alicia Lagano Kevin Wiggins Arron Shiver Anne Judson-Yager Kerbey Smith
basketball coach wife rancher high-school student basketball player teen girl positive melodramatic heartwarming oklahoma small town high school basketball court school bus hallway women in sports basketball aspirations teamwork championship
In a conservative small town, a young man's wish to coach high school basketball are tweaked by a school board decision that makes him the new coach of the girls' team.
Comedy
USA
1992
114 Minutes
Wesley Snipes Woody Harrelson Rosie Perez Tyra Ferrell Cylk Cozart Kadeem Hardison Ernest Harden Jr. John Marshall Jones Marques Johnson David Roberson Kevin Benton
wife basketball player hustler gangster friend amusing emotional quirky los angeles venice, calif. crenshaw district in los angeles basketball court game show scams basketball husband/wife relationship gambling unlikely allies race relations transformation
Black and white basketball hustlers join forces to double their chances of winning money on the street courts and in a basketball tournament.
Drama
USA|Canada
2020
108 Minutes
Ben Affleck Al Madrigal Janina Gavankar Jeremy Radin Brandon Wilson Melvin Gregg Michaela Watkins Will Ropp T.K. Carter Glynn Turman Hayes MacArthur
basketball coach basketball player alcoholic team member inspiring passionate intense moving emotional basketball court high school house hometown basketball alcoholism failed marriage hope redemption fall discovery
Jack Cunningham was a high school basketball phenom who walked away from the game, forfeiting his future. Years later, when he reluctantly accepts a coaching job at his alma mater, he may get one last shot at redemption.
Animation, Kids & Family, Adventure, Fantasy
USA
2006
91 Minutes
teenager nanny friend monster police officer suspenseful creative frightening haunted house suburbia halloween basketball video games espionage puberty quest mystery growing up 2000s
Three teens discover that their neighbor's house is really a living, breathing, scary monster.
Comedy, Kids & Family
USA
1996
87 Minutes
alien gang member bugs bunny basketball player michael jordan daffy duck amusing creative spirited basketball court woods theme park underground alien planet basketball kidnapping talking animals superhuman abilities slavery tournament
In a desperate attempt to win a basketball match and earn their freedom, the Looney Tunes seek the aid of retired basketball champion, Michael Jordan.
Drama
USA
1999
104 Minutes
Peter Coyote Karen Allen Robert Burke Amber Willenborg Jock MacDonald Eric Dane Brian Skala
schoolteacher orphan teenager father wife uplifting positive washington state household small town basketball world war i prejudice immigrants orphans moral dilemma transformation discovery 1910s
A picturesque Pacific Northwest community raising its wheat and children in the midst of a nation reeling from World War I sets the stage for The Basket. In a time of pain and prejudice ... See full summary »
Drama
USA
1982
108 Minutes
Robert Mitchum Martin Sheen Stacy Keach Bruce Dern Paul Sorvino Arthur Franz Michael Bernosky James Langan Joseph Kelly Tony Santaniello
mayor coach principal drifter alcoholic miner dark bleak profound park train station house reunion life lessons rivalry midlife crisis friendship basketball discovery rivalry
It started as a friendly meeting between 4 old buddies with their basketball coach and ended up in revealing the truth about their relationship. The meeting forces the five men to reveal ... See full summary »
Drama
USA
1994
108 Minutes
Nick Nolte Mary McDonnell Shaquille O'Neal J.T. Walsh Ed O'Neill Alfre Woodard Bob Cousy Penny Hardaway Matt Nover Anthony C. Hall Robert Wuhl
basketball coach basketball player wife reporter tense brash basketball court college basketball college athletics corruption gambling fixed game cheating sacrifice fall 1990s
A college basketball coach is forced to break the rules in order to get the players he needs to stay competitive.
Comedy, Fantasy
USA
1985
88 Minutes
Michael J. Fox James Hampton Scott Paulin Susan Ursitti Jerry Levine James MacKrell Lorie Griffin Mark Arnold Matt Adler Mark Holton Jay Tarses
teen boy father best friend beautiful girl jock werewolf amusing campy california high school gym party bathroom household werewolves basketball love triangle coming of age popularity family bloodline
An ordinary high school student discovers that his family has an unusual pedigree when he finds himself turning into a werewolf.
Comedy
USA
1996
99 Minutes
Rhea Perlman Fredro Starr Carol Kane Terrence Howard Camille Saviola De'aundre Bonds James Harris Anthony C. Hall Antwon Tanner Shawn Michael Howard
basketball coach gym teacher high-school student basketball player friend amusing inspiring heartwarming high school basketball court inner city household basketball teamwork self-respect high-school sports drugs racial tension rise transformation
A white school teacher takes over a talented, but undisciplined black high school basketball team and turns them into a winning team.
Romance
USA|Canada
2006
89 Minutes
Jesse Metcalfe Sophia Bush Ashanti Jenny McCarthy Brittany Snow Arielle Kebbel Fatso Fasano Kevin McNulty Patricia Drake Jeffrey Ballard Taylor Kitsch
playboy waitress high-school student overachiever cheerleader girlfriend hysterical sultry passionate basketball court cafeteria restaurant household hotel room high school infidelity basketball coming of age relationships vengeance
Three ex-girlfriends of a serial cheater set up their former lover to fall for the new girl in town so they can watch him get his heart broken.
Comedy
USA
2008
91 Minutes
Will Ferrell Woody Harrelson André Benjamin Maura Tierney Will Arnett Andy Richter Rob Corddry DeRay Davis Josh Braaten Jackie Earle Haley Jay Phillips
singer team owner basketball player basketball coach commissioner athlete hilarious engaging unrestrained flint, mich. basketball court boardroom locker room disco wrestling ring basketball winning competition dreams teamwork
Jackie Moon, the owner-coach-player of the American Basketball Association's Flint Michigan Tropics, rallies his teammates to make their NBA dreams come true.
Comedy
USA
2018
104 Minutes
Kyrie Irving Lil Rel Howery Nick Kroll Shaquille O'Neal Chris Webber Reggie Miller Nate Robinson Lisa Leslie Erica Ash Tiffany Haddish JB Smoove
team owner teammate rival elderly man basketball player basketball coach amusing cheeky hilarious harlem, n.y. basketball court park van road club basketball road trip tournament prize rivalry
An anti-ageist comedy about a man's dream to win the Rucker Classic street ball tournament in Harlem.
Comedy, Kids & Family
USA
2002
99 Minutes
Bow Wow Morris Chestnut Jonathan Lipnicki Robert Forster Crispin Glover Eugene Levy Brenda Song Jesse Plemons Julius Charles Ritter Anne Meara
student best friend basketball player basketball coach orphanage director lighthearted heartwarming amusing orphanage basketball court arena street city house aspirations basketball magic friendship manipulation fame
A 13-year-old orphan becomes an NBA superstar after trying on a pair of sneakers with the faded initials "M.J." inside.
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Comedy
USA
2012
93 Minutes
Taylor Gray Brandon T. Jackson Doc Shaw James Belushi Tristin Mays William Ragsdale Spencer Daniels Nicole Barré Hana Hayes
family athlete basketball player sister brother uplifting amusing endearing engaging heartwarming positive america oklahoma school high school stadium sports basketball team teamwork
When Brian, a hopelessly uncoordinated young fan magically switches talents with his hero, basketball star Kevin Durant, he becomes the star of his high school team, while Kevin Durant suddenly can't make a shot to save his life.
Comedy
USA
2002
91 Minutes
Miguel Nunez Vivica A. Fox Kevin Pollak Tommy Davidson Kim Wayans Jenifer Lewis Ginuwine Annie Corley Tammi Reiss Heather Quella
basketball player cross-dresser agent basketball coach captain rapper amusing outlandish madcap basketball court charlotte, n.c. locker room sport tournament bank mansion women in sports cross-dressing schemes assumed identity basketball
A basketball star is booted out of the NBA when his on-court antics go too far, so he poses as a woman and joins the WUBA.
Comedy
USA
2006
91 Minutes
Fred Willard Andrew Wilson Clint Howard Gary Coleman Ross Brockley Curt Doussett Larry Bagby III Chad Long Steve Anderson Sina Amedson Thurl Bailey
basketball coach bishop basketball player teammate lighthearted uplifting church basketball court basketball winning championship church training teamwork rise underdog transformation rivalry 2000s
Dennis Buckstead has the hardest calling in his church. Not only has he been asked to coach a group of non-basketball players in his church but the bishop has demanded that he lead the team... See full summary »
Comedy
USA
2004
88 Minutes
Ja Rule Tim Meadows Jenifer Lewis Storm P Meagan Good Jonathan Silverman Farrah Fawcett Frankie Faison Eve Danny Glover Queen Latifah
basketball player mother agent grandfather executive friend amusing brash playful new jersey suburb upscale neighborhood mansion basketball court barbecue family gathering cookout culture clash basketball relationships
Todd Anderson's life changes overnight when he signs a $30 million contract with the NBA. Determined not to forget who he is and where he's from, he throws a cookout for his family and friends from the hood, in his new neighborhood.
Drama
USA
2006
95 Minutes
Wesley Jonathan Anthony Mackie Wayne Brady Kristen Wilson Eva Marcille James "Lil' JJ" Lewis Philip Champion Alecia Jai Fears Allen Payne
basketball player agent best friend athlete love interest coach thrilling emotional inspiring basketball court nightclub los angeles bus street california basketball college admission career aspirations sports romance
The lives of a gifted athlete and his best friend change when they take a fateful trip to Los Angeles. The young hopefuls must use every skill at their command to topple the reigning street ball champions from their thrones.
Comedy, Animation
2002
76 Minutes
alcoholic judge basketball coach referee child single mother heartwarming madcap hilarious town basketball court new hampshire court field bar rehabilitation community service basketball holidays rage
During Hanukkah, a temperamental lout (Adam Sandler) drinks, gets in trouble with the law and performs community service.
Drama
1995
93 Minutes
Rob Stewart Coco Yares Chad Willett Suzanne Ristic Lenno Britos Robert Luft Nuno Atunes Joely Collins Trevor Roberts Chris Wilding Will Sengotta
teen girl basketball coach basketball player brother mother father charming positive spirited inspiring washington state high school basketball court women in sports coming of age basketball high school family feud underdog rise
The team captain (Chad Willett), the coach (Rob Stewart) and a friend believe in a girl phenom (Coco Yares) trying out for the boys' basketball team.
Drama
1999
96 Minutes
Andre Braugher Rip Torn Ruby Dee Sean Squire Bill Nunn Daniel Hugh Kelly Tony Colitti Khalil Kain Tony Bond Anderson Bourell Khaz B
teacher pastor student father basketball coach inspiring spirited powerful new orleans high school basketball court basketball race relations competition coming of age the big game education underdog quest rivalry
The Rev. Joseph Verrett (Andre Braugher) organizes a game between his team of black champions and an undefeated white prep-school team in New Orleans.
Drama
2009
90 Minutes
Jennifer Finnigan Doug Savant Roger Cross Ben Cotton Sarah Edmondson Elizabeth Thai
son woman married man basketball player black man emotional melodramatic intense profound brooding passionate vancouver, british columbia basketball court affair racism basketball pregnancy mixed-race family love forbidden love
A woman's (Jennifer Finnigan) affair with a married basketball player (Roger Cross) results in a custody battle over their son.
Drama
2002
90 Minutes
Poppi Monroe Annie McElwain Mackenzie Phillips Nick Searcy Teal Redmann Chris Olivero
teen girl twin coach father mother student positive lighthearted family home apartment high school city basketball court sibling rivalry sister relationship father/daughter relationship basketball success competition underdog
Twins Heather (Poppi Monroe) and Heidi Burge (Annie McElwain) develop a rivalry in high school and make it to the WNBA.
Comedy
1995
93 Minutes
Jim Varney Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jay Brazeau Lester Barrie Lossen Chambers Cylk Cozart Aaron Joseph Colin Lawrence Richard Leacock Miguel Nunez Louise Vallance
ernest p. worrell angel janitor teammate basketball player amusing heartwarming household basketball court basketball angels magic selfishness teamwork aspirations underdog rise transformation 1990s
An angel (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) helps Ernest P. Worrell's (Jim Varney) team in a charity basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets.
Documentary
2008
90 Minutes
Michael Beasley Tyreke Evans Brandon Jennings Jason Kidd Kevin Love
high-school student basketball player basketball coach fan athlete intense spectacular harlem, n.y. basketball court rucker park basketball high school history sports competition growing up rivalry quest 1980s
To compete in the first annual "Elite 24" all-star game, some of America's top high-school basketball players assemble on the same Harlem court where Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Dr. J once played.