Hoosiers
1986, English. Directed by David Anspaugh.
They needed a second chance to finish first.
Failed college coach Norman Dale gets a chance at redemption when he is hired to coach a high school basketball team in a tiny Indiana town. After a teacher persuades star player Jimmy Chitwood to quit and focus on his long-neglected studies, Dale struggles to develop a winning team in the face of community criticism for his temper and his unconventional choice of assistant coach: Shooter, a notorious alcoholic.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch Hoosiers
Hoosiers is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- David AnspaughDirector
- Gene HackmanNorman Dale
- Barbara HersheyMyra Fleener
- Dennis HopperWilbur 'Shooter' Flatch
- Sheb WooleyCletus Summers
- Maris ValainisJimmy Chitwood
- David NeidorfEverett Flatch (#21)
- Brad LongBuddy Walker (#14)
- Steve HollarRade Butcher (#25)
- Brad BoyleWhit Butcher (#43)
- Kent PooleMerle Webb (#12)
- Wade SchenckOllie McLellan (#13)
- Scott SummersStrap Purl (#53)
Details
- Released
- 14 November 1986
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Angelo Pizzo
- Budget
- $9M
- Box office
- $29M
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News & fan talk
What Hoosiers is based on
Hoosiers is based on 1954 Milan High School basketball team, a basketball team.
Basketball team
1954 Milan High School basketball team
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Hoosiers: quick answers
Is Hoosiers worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 621 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hoosiers?
Hoosiers runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does Hoosiers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hoosiers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hoosiers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hoosiers is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Hoosiers on?
Hoosiers is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hoosiers?
If you liked Hoosiers, try Coach Carter, The Rookie, Pistol: The Birth of a Legend.
Who directed Hoosiers?
Hoosiers (1986) was directed by David Anspaugh and stars Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, Dennis Hopper.
What is Hoosiers based on?
Hoosiers is based on 1954 Milan High School basketball team, a basketball team.