Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Hoop Dreams List
- The Last Dance - A documentary series that chronicles the career of Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls, reflecting on the impact of basketball.
- Through the Fire - A documentary that follows the journey of a high school basketball player striving to achieve his dreams in the competitive world of sports.
- When We Were Kings - A documentary about the famous 'Rumble in the Jungle' boxing match, highlighting themes of ambition and resilience similar to Hoop Dreams.
- Mad Hot Ballroom - A documentary focusing on young students learning ballroom dance, showcasing their challenges and aspirations.
- Fast Break - A sports comedy-drama about a basketball coach trying to help his group of misfit students succeed on and off the court.
- The Carter - A documentary following rapper Lil Wayne, which illustrates the struggle between personal ambition and the reality of one's environment.
- A Season on the Brink - A drama that dives deep into the life of college basketball players and their coach, focusing on the pressures they face.
- Pumping Iron - A documentary about bodybuilding that also explores competition, ambition, and personal struggles, similar to the themes in Hoop Dreams.
- The Blind Side - A biographical sports drama that follows a family's love and support that helps a young man achieve his dreams in football.
- Space Jam - A mix of animation and live action that features basketball along with themes of teamwork and overcoming adversity.
- Soul Surfer - The inspiring true story of a teen surfer who overcomes adversity, reflecting similar messages of resilience and passion for sports.
- Step Up - A dance movie showcasing young talent, ambition, and the struggles they face, mirroring the determination seen in basketball dreams.
- The Last Jewel - A documentary exploring the life of a famous soccer player, paralleling the personal stories and ambitions seen in Hoop Dreams.
- Ballplayer: Pelotero - A documentary that follows young Dominican baseball players striving to make it to the MLB, highlighting similar themes of aspiration.
- Rocky - An iconic sports drama about a boxer who strives for greatness against all odds, echoing the spirit of ambition found in Hoop Dreams.
- Friday Night Lights - Both the movie and the subsequent TV series capture the intense pressures and aspirations of high school sports in America.
- Beyond the Mat - A documentary that focuses on professional wrestling, depicting the challenges faced by those pursuing their dreams in the entertainment industry.
- The King's Speech - Chronicles a personal journey of overcoming adversity, similar to the personal stories found in Hoop Dreams.
- Rush - A biographical sports drama that recounts the rivalry between two Formula 1 drivers, showcasing pursuit in competitive sports.
- Girlhood - A coming-of-age film that captures the dreams and aspirations of young women in a tough environment.
- Coach Carter - Based on a true story, it follows a high school basketball coach who inspires his players academically and athletically.
- The 40-Year-Old Virgin - While primarily a comedy, it showcases various life aspirations, dreams, and relatable struggles.
- The Price of Gold - This documentary reveals the dark side of sports, paralleling the challenges faced by Hoop Dreams' athletes.
- The Longshots - A family comedy-drama about a young girl who becomes a football quarterback, focusing on dreams and determination.
- He Got Game - A film about basketball and the dynamics of family and ambition, resonating with the themes in Hoop Dreams.
- Race - A biographical sports film about Jesse Owens, illustrating the struggles and aspirations of athletes in a challenging environment.
- Bigger Stronger Faster* - A documentary that explores performance-enhancing drugs in sports, examining the lengths athletes go for success.
- I, Tonya - A biographical film about the life of figure skater Tonya Harding, focusing on the drive and challenges in her career.
- The Basketball Diaries - Based on the true story of Jim Carroll, it addresses issues of addiction and the pursuit of dreams through basketball.
- The Mighty Ducks - A family sports film that follows misfit kids coming together to play hockey, promoting themes of teamwork and perseverance.
- Million Dollar Baby - A dramatic portrayal of boxing, focusing on ambition, determination, and the struggles athletes endure to achieve greatness.
- Rocky II - The sequel to Rocky shows the continued struggles of an athlete as he tries to reclaim his glory, echoing the themes of dreams and resilience.
- The Blind Side - A story about a family adopting a homeless boy who becomes an NFL star, showcasing themes of support and ambition.
- The Savages - A drama about family dynamics that also reflects personal struggles and ambitions within the context of life challenges.
- The 24th - A historical drama that follows a group of African American soldiers and their battles for rights and recognition.
- The Brooklyn Four - A documentary detailing the lives of four young men from Brooklyn striving to succeed against the backdrop of their environments.
- Just Wright - A romantic comedy that incorporates basketball, showcasing the drive to achieve both in sports and personal life.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - A biographical drama about perseverance and ambition against the odds, mirroring the heart of story themes in Hoop Dreams.
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2020 | United States of America | Biography | 156783 | 9.1 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2018 | France | Drama | 2055 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
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1996 | United States of America | Documentary | 19274 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
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2005 | United States of America | Documentary | 3560 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
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1979 | United States of America | Comedy | 874 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
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2002 | Drama | 566 | 5.2 | Movie | Released | ||
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1977 | United States of America | Documentary | 25299 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG |
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2009 | United States of America | Drama | 364032 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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1996 | United States of America | Adventure | 215969 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 10 |
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2011 | United States of America | Biography | 53352 | 7 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 11 |
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2006 | United States of America | Music | 127957 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 12 |
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2011 | United States of America | Biography | 507 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
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1976 | United States of America | Drama | 636100 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 73271 | 8.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 15 |
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1999 | United States of America | Biography | 9514 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
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2010 | United Kingdom | Biography | 711617 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
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2013 | United Kingdom | Action | 519256 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
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2014 | France | Drama | 10132 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
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2005 | Germany | Drama | 174067 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
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2008 | United States of America | Drama | 4502 | 5.6 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 21 |
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1998 | United States of America | Drama | 51957 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
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2016 | Canada | Biography | 41732 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
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2008 | United States of America | Documentary | 13865 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 24 |
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2017 | United States of America | Biography | 245933 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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1995 | United States of America | Biography | 122496 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 |
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1992 | United States of America | Comedy | 72533 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | PG |
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2004 | Switzerland | Drama | 727558 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
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1979 | United States of America | Drama | 233788 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG |
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2007 | United States of America | Drama | 38806 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
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2020 | United States of America | Drama | 1082 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | R |
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2010 | United States of America | Comedy | 15773 | 5.9 | Movie | Released | PG |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |