Hoop Dreams
1994, English. Directed by Steve James.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Hoop Dreams is streaming on fuboTV, HBO Max, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Steve JamesDirector
- William GatesSelf
- Arthur AgeeSelf
- Emma GatesSelf - William's Mother
- Curtis GatesSelf - William's Brother
- Sheila AgeeSelf - Arthur's Mother
- Arthur 'Bo' AgeeSelf - Arthur's Father
- Earl SmithSelf - Talent Scout
- Gene PingatoreSelf - High School Basketball Coach
- Isiah ThomasSelf - Professional Basketball Player
- Sister Marlyn HopewellSelf - High School Guidance Counselor
- Bill GleasonSelf - Television Reporter
- Patricia WeirSelf - President, Encyclopedia Brittanica
Details
- Released
- 12 September 1994
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frederick Marx, Steve James
- Budget
- $700K
- Box office
- $7.8M
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Hoop Dreams: quick answers
Is Hoop Dreams worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 348 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hoop Dreams?
Hoop Dreams runs 174 minutes (2h 54m).
Does Hoop Dreams have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hoop Dreams. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hoop Dreams parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hoop Dreams is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hoop Dreams on?
Hoop Dreams is streaming on fuboTV, HBO Max, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hoop Dreams?
If you liked Hoop Dreams, try The Class of ‘92, My Mom Jayne, O.J.: Made in America.
Who directed Hoop Dreams?
Hoop Dreams (1994) was directed by Steve James and stars William Gates, Arthur Agee, Emma Gates.