Hoosiers
Orion Pictures Corporation | Release Date: November 14, 1986
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Universal acclaim based on 74 Ratings
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The3AcademySinsJul 31, 2018
Hoosiers is a high-school sports classic. Gene Hackman gives a great performance, and he really carries the film. While some moments can seem a little hokey, it's still a good sports classic that is more than worth a viewing.
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YoursTrulyNov 12, 2012
I don't care what anyone says. I couldn't wait for this to end. Hackneyed, corny and unrewarding.
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RyanJan 18, 2006
Sweet movie. One you can watch over and over.
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JanaB.Jan 29, 2007
This movie is the best sports movie ever!
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SpangleOct 28, 2013
Really good film overall. Gene Hackman is fantastic in the lead role and truly makes this movie. Other than that, it pretty much follows the sports movie formula, but does it so well that you can ignore the carbon copy of a plot. Easy to seeReally good film overall. Gene Hackman is fantastic in the lead role and truly makes this movie. Other than that, it pretty much follows the sports movie formula, but does it so well that you can ignore the carbon copy of a plot. Easy to see why this one is a classic.… Expand
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Compi24Jul 20, 2020
The quintessential feel-good sports drama, this first part in director David Anspaugh and screenwriter Angelo Pizzo's legendary, Indiana-centric sports duology is widely regarded as being one of the greatest sports films ever made. AfterThe quintessential feel-good sports drama, this first part in director David Anspaugh and screenwriter Angelo Pizzo's legendary, Indiana-centric sports duology is widely regarded as being one of the greatest sports films ever made. After finally seeing "Hoosiers," I'm hard pressed to disagree. This is not only an infectiously earnest, rousing portrait of small town sports and big time feats, it's an incredibly sophisticated narrative, with numerous subplots and things to say. From the overall uber-narrative involving the team and its plight to take state, to the protagonist's surprisingly apt and timely redemption arc, "Hoosiers" succeeds in cultivating a real sense of intimacy through showcasing all the textured characters and conflicts about town. The movie also never wastes our time, giving us a thoroughly satisfying conclusion to nearly every idea, yarn and loose end introduced throughout its runtime. Truly shocked and impressed with how well this one aged. It's an unmitigated delight.… Expand
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FranzHcriticJun 6, 2019
It may be sentimental, like many sports dramas, but with 'Hoosiers', that's not such a bad thing. It's hard not to get caught up in an underdog story, and this one is carried by the performances by acting titans Gene Hackman and DennisIt may be sentimental, like many sports dramas, but with 'Hoosiers', that's not such a bad thing. It's hard not to get caught up in an underdog story, and this one is carried by the performances by acting titans Gene Hackman and Dennis Hopper. The rest of the cast fills in their roles with grace. It's compelling but it doesn't veer off into being mawkish.… Expand
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smiyamotNov 29, 2015
A small high school in a little town in rural Indiana, a broken down coach, a former player now the town drunk; doesn't sound like the makings of a classic. As with most "down on their luck" movies, everyone gets a second chance. And thisA small high school in a little town in rural Indiana, a broken down coach, a former player now the town drunk; doesn't sound like the makings of a classic. As with most "down on their luck" movies, everyone gets a second chance. And this movie is special because most take that second chance and succeed. At the end of the movie, you see a photo on the wall of the real coach and players. What! you mean this is a true story! I don't have many DVDs but this one is in my collection.… Expand
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mcleanman36Nov 29, 2021
For a sports movie this is a very good period piece. Hackman was very believable as coach overall if you like basketball movies you can't go wrong with this one.
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DunkaccinoApr 22, 2023
Hopper’s character’s own story was moving. The team is cheerful and passionate. The good-hearted Norman delivers intimate motivational speeches. Ultimately, what is most important to Norman is not winning the game, but gaining people’s trustHopper’s character’s own story was moving. The team is cheerful and passionate. The good-hearted Norman delivers intimate motivational speeches. Ultimately, what is most important to Norman is not winning the game, but gaining people’s trust and respect, becoming a person people believe in and look up to.… Expand
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quincinemaJan 10, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Utterly boring. The dreary characters don't seem to change at all. Ham-fisted romance. Cheesy dialogue. I don't feel a thing when the team wins at the end. A lot of sports movies are a chore for me, but this one takes the cake on dullness.… Expand
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