Hoop Dreams
An Extraordinary True Story.
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Hoop Dreams
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 1994-09-12
- Runtime: 174 minutes
- Rating: 7.6/10 (306 votes)
- Budget: $700,000
- Revenue: $7,830,611
- Production Companies: Fine Line Features, Kartemquin Films
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.7595
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
William Gates
as Self
Arthur Agee
as Self
Gene Pingatore
as Self
Steve James
as Narrator (voice)
Dick Vitale
as Self
Bobby Knight
as Self
Spike Lee
as Self
Isiah Thomas
as Self
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
Three Reasons: Hoop Dreams
Hoop Dreams Trailer
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoop Dreams?▼
Hoop Dreams is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1994-09-12.
Who are the main actors in Hoop Dreams?▼
The main cast includes William Gates, Arthur Agee, Gene Pingatore, Steve James, Dick Vitale, .
Where can I watch Hoop Dreams online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Hoop Dreams is available.
Is Hoop Dreams based on a true story?▼
An Extraordinary True Story.
What is the IMDb rating of Hoop Dreams?▼
Hoop Dreams has an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 based on 306 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Hoop Dreams?▼
The movie had a production budget of $700,000 and earned $7,830,611 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Hoop Dreams?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Fine Line Features, Kartemquin Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Hoop Dreams filmed?▼
Hoop Dreams was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Hoop Dreams?▼
The total runtime of Hoop Dreams is 174 minutes.
Is Hoop Dreams suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Hoop Dreams?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Hoop Dreams.
Does Hoop Dreams have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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