A Season on the Brink
2002, English. Directed by Robert Mandel.
ESPN original movie, based on the best-selling book by John Feinstein, which chronicles Indiana's 1985-86 season, when controversial basketball coach Bobby Knight granted Feinstein unprecedented access to his team and its practices, meetings, and huddles. We see dramatizations of some of Knight's infamous tantrums and the team's inter-personal struggles.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Robert MandelDirector
- Brian DennehyBobby Knight
- Al ThompsonDelray Brooks
- Benz AntoineJoby Wright
- James LaffertySteve Alford
- Gary HudsonRon Felling
- Duane MurrayKohn Smith
- Thomas HauffEd Williams
- Frank AdamsonPresident Ryan
- James KirkPatrick Knight
- Michael James JohnsonDaryl Thomas
- Patrick WilliamsStew Robinson
- Dan BeckerDan Dakich
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- Released
- 10 March 2002
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What A Season on the Brink is based on
A Season on the Brink is based on A Season on the Brink (1986) by John Feinstein, published by Simon & Schuster.
1986
A Season on the Brink
By John Feinstein
Published by Simon & Schuster
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How long is A Season on the Brink?
A Season on the Brink runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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Which OTT platform is A Season on the Brink on?
A Season on the Brink isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 March 2002. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Season on the Brink?
If you liked A Season on the Brink, try Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault, TalhotBlond, Girl in the Box.
Who directed A Season on the Brink?
A Season on the Brink (2002) was directed by Robert Mandel and stars Brian Dennehy, Al Thompson, Benz Antoine.
What is A Season on the Brink based on?
A Season on the Brink is based on A Season on the Brink (1986) by John Feinstein, published by Simon & Schuster.