Topic: Basketball

Explore the top movies, series, and documentaries on Basketball. Enjoy the must-watch titles that define this topic.


The Last Dance (TV Miniseries)

2020 · Documentary · 50 min. · United States

Direction Jason Hehir

Cast Michael Jordan · Phil Jackson · Scottie Pippen · Dennis Rodman

Synopsis The Last Dance (TV Miniseries) (2020) chronicles the rise of basketball legend Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls' historic 1997-98 season, billed as their final championship run. Through exclusive footage and interviews, the series delves into Jordan's unparalleled career, his...

8.2

14K votes

8.2

14K votes

Direction Jim Podhoretz

Synopsis The rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers continues, after the 1984 NBA Finals and the likes of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson retired.

8.1

705 votes

8.1

705 votes

30 for 30: Once Brothers (TV)

2010 · Documentary · 79 min. · United States

Direction Michael Tolajian

Cast Vlade Divac

Synopsis 30 for 30: Once Brothers (TV) (2010) explores the poignant story of Dražen Petrović and Vlade Divac, two basketball stars whose friendship was shattered by the Yugoslav Wars. Once teammates and close friends on the Yugoslav national team, their bond...

8.0

6K votes

8.0

6K votes

The First Slam Dunk

2022 · Movie · 124 min. · Japan

Direction Takehiko Inoue

Synopsis Follows Ryota Miyagi, a 17 years boy who after to lose his elder brother Sota when he was a kid struggles to accomplish Sota's dream to be a basketball star.

7.8

393 votes

7.8

393 votes

7.8

986 votes

7.8

35 votes

Survive and Advance (Ep)

2013 · Documentary · 101 min. · United States

Direction Jonathan Hock

Synopsis In 1983, the NC State Wolfpack, coached by Jim Valvano, stayed alive in the post-season through a series of nine overtime and one point games, beating the likes of Michael Jordan and Sam Perkins. The unlikely squad made it to...

7.8

209 votes

7.8

209 votes

7.8

2K votes

Hoop Dreams

1994 · Documentary · 170 min. · United States

Direction Steve James

Synopsis Two ordinary inner-city kids dare to dream the impossible — professional basketball glory — in this epic chronicle of hope and faith. Filmed over a five-year period, Hoop Dreams follows young Arthur Agee and William Gates as they navigate the...

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7.6

2K votes

7.6

2K votes

Direction Max Borenstein · Jim Hecht · Salli Richardson-Whitfield · Tanya Hamilton

Cast John C. Reilly · Quincy Isaiah · Jason Clarke · Gaby Hoffmann

Synopsis TV Series (2022- ). 2 Seasons. The story of how the Los Angeles Lakers became the most successful professional basketball team in the 1980s.

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7.6

3K votes

7.6

3K votes

Bad Boys (TV)

2014 · Documentary · 100 min. · United States

Direction Zak Levitt

Cast Isaiah Thomas · Bill Laimbeer · Dennis Rodman · Joe Dumars

Synopsis The Detroit Pistons of the late 1980s and early '90s seemed willing to do anything to win. That characteristic made them loved -- and hated. It earned them the title: Bad Boys.

7.6

515 votes

7.6

515 votes

Direction Antoine Fuqua

Cast Rory Cochrane · Edwin Hodge · Danny Burstein · Austin Aaron

Synopsis Docuseries chronicles the history of the storied Los Angeles Lakers NBA franchise.

7.6

229 votes

7.6

229 votes

Jugando con el alma

2018 · Documentary · 120 min. · Argentina

7.6

42 votes

7.6

42 votes

The Dream Team (TV)

2012 · Documentary · 69 min. · United States

Direction Zak Levitt

Cast Michael Jordan · Charles Barkley · Larry Bird · Clyde Drexler

Synopsis 60-minute documentary about "The Dream Team". Branded as one of the greatest teams ever assembled in sports history, the 1992 USA Olympic basketball team celebrates their 20th anniversary by sharing their road to the gold.

7.5

519 votes

7.5

519 votes

ESPN Films Presents: The Announcement (TV)

2012 · Documentary · 90 min. · United States

Direction Nelson George

Cast Magic Johnson · Larry Bird · Pat Riley · Karl Malone

Synopsis The events and aftermath of former Los Angeles Lakers player Magic Johnson announcing to the world that he tested positive for HIV.

7.4

497 votes

7.4

497 votes

The Doctor (TV)

2013 · Documentary · 69 min. · United States

Direction Zak Levitt

Cast Julius Erving · Michael Jordan · Larry Bird

Synopsis The definitive look at Julius "Dr. J" Erving's life and career--growing up in New York, playing in (and carrying) the ABA, and winning a NBA championship with the Philadelphia 76ers. Also discussed is his life after he retired from basketball.

7.3

265 votes

7.3

265 votes

Direction Greg Whiteley · Adam Leibowitz · Daniel McDonald

Synopsis Explore an honest and gritty look inside the world of community college basketball.

7.3

363 votes

7.3

363 votes

More Than a Game

2008 · Documentary · 105 min. · United States

Direction Kristopher Belman

Cast LeBron James

Synopsis "More Than A Game" is a documentary that focuses in on 5 young basketball players - LeBron James, Dru Joyce III, Romeo Travis, Sian Cotton, Willie McGee - and their coach, Dru Joyce II, performing on an AAU team with...

7.3

1K votes

7.3

1K votes

Direction Bobbito Garcia · Kevin Couliau

Synopsis The film explores the history, culture, and social impact of New York’s summer b-ball scene, widely recognized as the worldwide “Mecca” of the sport.In New York City, pick-up basketball is not just a sport. It is a way of life....

7.3

140 votes

7.3

140 votes

7.3

364 votes