Hoosiers (1986): cast, story & where to watch

1986 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 1986, Hoosiers is a drama and family film directed by David Anspaugh, running about 114 minutes. “They needed a second chance to finish first.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Failed college coach Norman Dale gets a chance at redemption when he is hired to coach a high school basketball team in a tiny Indiana town. After a teacher persuades star player Jimmy Chitwood to quit and focus on his long-neglected studies, Dale struggles to develop a winning team in the face of community criticism for his temper and his unconventional choice of assistant coach: Shooter, a notorious alcoholic.

Who’s in it. Hoosiers stars Gene Hackman as Coach Norman Dale, Barbara Hershey as Myra Fleener, Dennis Hopper as Shooter and C.W. Mundy as Coach Jasper, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Hoosiers has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $28.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Hoosiers page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hoosiers (1986)?
In US, Hoosiers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Hoosiers worth watching?
Hoosiers holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Hoosiers?
Hoosiers stars Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, Dennis Hopper, C.W. Mundy and Sheb Wooley.
When was Hoosiers released?
Hoosiers was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.