1994 · movie · PG-13 · 2h 54m
Hoop Dreams
An Extraordinary True Story.
Is Hoop Dreams on Netflix?
No. Hoop Dreams (1994) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Streaming availability by JustWatch.
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.
Cast
Reader score
No reader votes yet. Be the first.
Hoop Dreams trailer
How we got to 70
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.6/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 17 | none |
Hoop Dreams: common questions
Is Hoop Dreams on Netflix?
No. Hoop Dreams (1994) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Where can I watch Hoop Dreams?
Hoop Dreams (1994) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.
Is Hoop Dreams worth watching?
It scores 70/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Hoop Dreams?
Hoop Dreams runs 2h 54m (174 minutes).
What is Hoop Dreams rated?
Hoop Dreams is rated PG-13 in the US.
Who is in Hoop Dreams?
Hoop Dreams stars William Gates, Arthur Agee, Gene Pingatore, Steve James.
If you liked Hoop Dreams
More documentary →
Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.