Blue Chips (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1994, Blue Chips is a drama film directed by William Friedkin, running about 108 minutes. “Victory doesn't come cheap.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pete Bell, a college basketball coach is under a lot of pressure. His team isn't winning and he cannot attract new players. The stars of the future are secretly being paid by boosters. This practice is forbidden in the college game, but Pete is desperate and has pressures from all around.
Who’s in it. Blue Chips stars Nick Nolte as Pete, Shaquille O'Neal as Neon, Mary McDonnell as Jenny and J.T. Walsh as Happy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Blue Chips has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $26M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blue Chips page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blue Chips tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blue Chips (1994)?
- In US, Blue Chips is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blue Chips worth watching?
- Blue Chips holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blue Chips?
- Blue Chips stars Nick Nolte, Shaquille O'Neal, Mary McDonnell, J.T. Walsh and Ed O'Neill.
- When was Blue Chips released?
- Blue Chips was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.