PG
Hoosiers
1986 • 114 min • Drama · Family
Our family guide
Best from age 870
Movie Knight Score
615 reviews
- 70 Audience · 615 · 100%
This inspiring drama follows a disgraced basketball coach who seeks redemption by leading a small-town high school team to glory, facing community skepticism and personal demons along the way. Parents should be aware of themes like alcoholism and conflict, but the film ultimately champions perseverance and teamwork. With its uplifting message and mild content, it's a good choice for ages 8 and up.
- Violence & peril
- 0/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 0/10
Heads up
- Alcoholism is a significant plot point
- Minor arguments and yelling
- Mild sports-related competition
What it models well
- Perseverance through adversity
- Teamwork and mentorship
- Second chances
Talk about it after
- How does Coach Dale's past affect his coaching style, and how does he earn the team's respect?
- What role does the community play in the team's journey, both positively and negatively?
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.0/10 (615)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0091217