The Basket (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2000, The Basket is a drama film directed by Rich Cowan, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Peter Coyote (E.T., Erin Brokovich) and Karen Allen (The Perfect Storm) star in this touching family drama about the unifying power of basketball in a community torn apart by war. Both a riveting sports film and a tale of triumph over adversity, The Basket is "a hoop dream movie with a whole lot of heart" (Dallas Morning News)! In 1918, when the wheat-farming townspeople of Waterville, Washington, welcome home their first wounded son from WWI, they'restruck by the harsh reality of war. And just as bigotry and hatred toward two German orphans dividethe close-knit community, a new schoolteacher, Martin (Coyote), rolls into town with some strange ideas and an even stranger leather ball. Through the brand-new game called basketball, Martin strivesto bring harmony to the town...before it tears itself apart!
Who’s in it. The Basket stars Peter Coyote as Martin Conlon, Karen Allen as Bessie Emery, Robert Burke as Helmut Brink and Amber Willenborg as Brigitta Brink, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Basket has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $619K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Angel Studios and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Basket page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Basket tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Basket (2000)?
- In US, The Basket is available to stream on Angel Studios, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Basket worth watching?
- The Basket holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Basket?
- The Basket stars Peter Coyote, Karen Allen, Robert Burke, Amber Willenborg and Jack MacDonald.
- When was The Basket released?
- The Basket was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.