Hoosiers (1986)
Kernel Score: 79% · 576 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama, Family
Released: 1986-11-14
Runtime: 114 minutes
Where to watch Hoosiers
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Hoosiers parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that this PG family sports drama includes a recovering alcoholic assistant coach and community criticism of an underdog team.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — A key supporting character is a notorious alcoholic trying to stay sober.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
David Anspaugh
Cast
- Gene Hackman as Coach Norman Dale
- Barbara Hershey as Myra Fleener
- Dennis Hopper as Shooter
- Sheb Wooley as Cletus
- Fern Persons as Opal Fleener
- Chelcie Ross as George
- Robert Swan as Rollin
- Michael O'Guinne as Rooster
- Wil Dewitt as Reverend Doty
- John Robert Thompson as Sheriff Finley
Hoosiers FAQ
Is Hoosiers good?
Hoosiers has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 576 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Hoosiers?
In the US you can stream Hoosiers on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Hoosiers OK for kids?
Hoosiers is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that this PG family sports drama includes a recovering alcoholic assistant coach and community criticism of an underdog team.
What movies are like Hoosiers?
If you liked Hoosiers, try Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story, Rise, Glory Road and Remember the Titans.