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Hoop Dreams (1994) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Hoop Dreams at a Glance
Hoop Dreams is a 1994 documentary film directed by Steve James, starring William Gates, Arthur Agee and Gene Pingatore. It has a runtime of 2 hours 54 minutes and came out on September 12, 1994. Hoop Dreams is rated 7.6/10 by TMDB users across 345 votes and is rated PG-13 in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hoop Dreams
What is the release date of Hoop Dreams?
Hoop Dreams was released on September 12, 1994.
How long is Hoop Dreams?
Hoop Dreams runs 2 hours 54 minutes (174 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Hoop Dreams?
Hoop Dreams stars William Gates as Self, Arthur Agee as Self, Gene Pingatore as Self and Steve James as Narrator (voice). The cast also includes Dick Vitale, Bobby Knight, Spike Lee and Isiah Thomas.
Who directed Hoop Dreams?
Hoop Dreams was directed by Steve James. The screenplay is credited to Frederick Marx and Steve James.
What kind of movie is Hoop Dreams?
Hoop Dreams is listed on TMDB as a documentary film.
What is Hoop Dreams rated?
Hoop Dreams is rated PG-13 in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.6/10 from 345 votes.
Where can I watch the Hoop Dreams trailer?
You can watch the official trailer for Hoop Dreams, "Three Reasons: Hoop Dreams", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked Hoop Dreams?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Hoop Dreams include The Class of ‘92 (2013), American Teen (2008), Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye (2022), O.J.: Made in America (2016) and My Mom Jayne (2025).
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