The American Game
1979, English. Directed by David Wolf & Jay Freund.
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Documentary film contrasting the experiences of two high-school seniors, basketball players from remarkably different backgrounds. Brian Walker is taken from his close-knit Indiana family, living in a small town. In contrast, Stretch Graham has practically no family support, and looks to his Brooklyn team and his warm-hearted coach for support. Both are actively being recruited by colleges.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 3 April 1979
- Country
- United States of America
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The American Game runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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The American Game is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The American Game on?
The American Game isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 April 1979. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The American Game?
If you liked The American Game, try A Toxic Love Story, The Battered Bastards of Baseball, Come See Me in the Good Light.
Who directed The American Game?
The American Game (1979) was directed by David Wolf and Jay Freund and stars Nathaniel Bellamy Jr., Julius Erving, Gil Ferschtman.