Streetballers (2009): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2009, Streetballers is a drama film directed by Matthew Scott Krentz, running about 118 minutes.

What it’s about. Defining street basketball as America's new favorite pastime, it is a story driven by passion, faith, and achieving goals. A story capturing the poetic nature of street basketball, highlighting the struggles endured on and off the court by the purest of athletes. Constantly searching for sanity in the midst of alcoholism, racism, and drugs, John Hogan and Jacob Whitmore, two junior college basketball players, find release and therapy while competing at one of the most competitive and poetic street courts in the U.S. Both men must spend an entire summer helping one another overcome their adversities. Their dedication and love for the game of basketball transcends from the playground courts into each of their dysfunctional households where the two boys play the constant role of the father figure. Together, the two boys paint a sad and delightful portrait with their innocence, concerns, and faith in the unknown.

Who’s in it. Streetballers stars Matthew Scott Krentz as John and Adrieanne Perez as Sarah.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Streetballers has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Streetballers page.

If you liked it. Fans of Streetballers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.