Hoop Dreams

Hoop Dreams

An Extraordinary True Story.

7.6 /10 330 votes
September 12, 1994 2h 54m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Steve James
Writers Steve James, Frederick Marx
Studio Fine Line Features
Rating 7.6/10
Language EN
Budget $700,000

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Cast & Crew

William Gates

William Gates

Self

Arthur Agee

Self

Gene Pingatore

Self

Steve James

Steve James

Narrator (voice)

Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale

Self

Bobby Knight

Bobby Knight

Self

Spike Lee

Spike Lee

Self

Isiah Thomas

Isiah Thomas

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Hoop Dreams was released on September 12, 1994.

The runtime of Hoop Dreams is 2h 54m.

Hoop Dreams is a Documentary movie.

Hoop Dreams has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 on TMDB.

Hoop Dreams is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Hoop Dreams was directed by Steve James.

The main cast of Hoop Dreams includes William Gates, Arthur Agee, Gene Pingatore.

Hoop Dreams is originally in English.