Hoosiers (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hoosiers is a 1986 sports drama directed by David Anspaugh, starring Gene Hackman and Barbara Hershey. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $28.6 million worldwide. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- David Anspaugh
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hoosiers About?
The premise of Hoosiers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A former college basketball player, Norman Dale, takes a coaching position at a small-town Indiana high school, seeking a fresh start. Facing resistance from the community and his own personal demons, Dale must inspire his team, led by the exceptionally talented but troubled Jimmy Chitwood, to overcome significant challenges. The film follows their journey as they strive for victory against much larger and more established opponents, showcasing the power of teamwork and perseverance.
Hoosiers Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- coach
- high school
- small town
- high school basketball
- 1950s
- based on true story
- drunkenness
- indiana
- underdog
- father son relationship
- national film registry
- tournament
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- detox center
- rehabilitation
- brawl
- preacher
- town meeting
- principal
- heart attack
- alcoholic relapse
- slow motion scene
- alcoholism
- teacher
- championship
- redemption
- fish out of water
- student athlete
- secret past
- independent film
- basketball sport
- farm
- indianapolis indiana
- bus
- teen sport
- new job
- mother daughter relationship
- prayer
- military veteran
- locker room
- famous score
- cabin
- americana
- photograph
- team spirit
- underdog sport
Hoosiers Cast
Gene Hackman leads the cast, with Barbara Hershey. Directed by David Anspaugh.
- Director David Anspaugh
More from David Anspaugh
More films directed by David Anspaugh, best-rated first: Rudy, The Game of Their Lives, Little Red Wagon and Two Against Time.
Hoosiers Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hoosiers 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 88%
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 70% User score
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Hoosiers Plot Summary
What happens in Hoosiers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a crisp October morning in 1951, Norman Dale, portrayed by Gene Hackman, drives through the picturesque Indiana countryside, eventually arriving in the quaint town of Hickory. His first stop is the local high school, where he notices the gleaming basketball trophies adorning a shelf in the hallway, a testament to the school’s past achievements. As the final school bell rings, he meets Myra Fleener, played by Barbara Hershey, who realizes that Norman is the freshly appointed basketball coach and history teacher. She leads him to Principal Cletus Summers (Sheb Wooley), with whom Norman shares a nostalgic conversation about their past at Buffalo State Teachers College. Cletus, having recently sought Norman’s return to coaching, offers him a warm welcome and cryptically states, “Your slate’s clean here.”
Full summary
The whole story of Hoosiers, scene by scene
Hoosiers Box Office
Hoosiers grossed $28.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$28.6M
- US & Canada
- $28.6M
Hoosiers Awards & Nominations
Hoosiers was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 4 nominations come from 3 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 1987.
4 nominations3 ceremonies
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Oscars 1987 2 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Dennis Hopper
- Nominated Music (Original Score)
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Spirit Awards 1987 1 nomination- Nominated Best First Feature
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Golden Globes 1987 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor) – Dennis Hopper
Hoosiers Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 1 trailer, 6 clips and 2 featurettes.
- Clip Coach Dale's Pre-Game Motivational Speech
- Clip First Practice With Coach Norman Dale
- Clip Coach Dale Meets The Team
- Clip This Is Your Team
How Well Do You Know Hoosiers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the role of Coach Norman Dale?
Cars in Hoosiers
15 cars on screen, including the 1939 Chevrolet Heavy-Duty and the 1951 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe.
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1939 Chevrolet Heavy-Duty Important role -
1951 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe Important role -
International Harvester KB-1 Minor role -
unknown Minor role
Hoosiers Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Best Shot” and “Hoosiers: más que ídolos”.
- Also known as
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- Best Shot
- Hoosiers: más que ídolos
- 후지어
- Basketligan
- Colpo vincente
- Kazanmak Arzusu
- Freiwurf
- Одлучујући шут
- Le Grand Défi
- 篮坛怪杰
- A legjobb dobás
- ימים של תהילה
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- Hráči z Indiany
- Mistrzowski Rzut
- Taiklus metimas
- Команда из штата Индиана
- 勝利への旅立ち
- Ganadores
- Momentos Decisivos
- Més que ídols
- ทีมแกร่งสู้ไม่ถอย
- Хлопці з Індіани
- Raiva de Vencer
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Hoosiers FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Hoosiers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hoosiers?
Hoosiers runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Hoosiers released?
Hoosiers was released on November 14, 1986.
Who directed Hoosiers?
Hoosiers was directed by David Anspaugh.
More films by David Anspaugh Who is in the cast of Hoosiers?
Hoosiers stars Gene Hackman and Barbara Hershey.
How much did Hoosiers make at the box office?
Hoosiers grossed $28.6 million worldwide.
How is Hoosiers rated?
Hoosiers has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Was Hoosiers nominated for any awards?
Hoosiers received 4 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does Hoosiers have a post-credit scene?
No. Hoosiers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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