Basketball is considered one of the most popular and colorful sports... On the site, one can observe sports aggression, and a perky spirit of rivalry, and real friendship, and an incredible understanding of each other's team members from the floor.
That is why basketball movies are so exciting, they touch on almost every aspect of our life. To while away the long and cold evenings at home, we invite you to get acquainted with the most the best basketball movies based on the rating of the KinoPoisk website.
10. The sixth player (1997) - 7.173
Our rating opens with the tragic comedy film "The Sixth Player" with fantasy elements. It tells the story of 2 brothers who, while still in school, achieved great success in the basketball team. But suddenly something terrible happens - one of them suddenly dies. It seems that everything is already lost, and you can't win the school cup. But during the first game, something strange happens ...
The Sixth Player is a film adaptation of the late 20th century that deviated from the standards of filming sports films. He was probably seen by everyone who met his childhood in the early 2000s. This film will leave behind pleasant and good impressions thanks to the introduction of elements of comedy and melodrama. The KinoPoisk Society awarded him a rating of 7.173 points.
9.His Game (1998) - 7.256
On the 9th place for the best basketball adaptations is “His Game”. The plot is tied to a family drama and a conflict between father and son. It is not surprising, because 6 years ago a murder was committed - mom dies at the hands of dad. In order to get out of prison before the prescribed 15 years, the father needs to persuade his talented basketball son to enter a certain university.
The film is directed by Academy Award-winning Spike Lee. The role of the son is played by the NBA champion Ray Allen, the role of the father is Denzel Washington. The soundtracks for the film were written by the popular hip-hop group Public Enemy. The adaptation received a rating of 7.256.
8. Space Jam (1996) - 7.337
A family-friendly and entertaining film starring basketball star Michael Jordan ranks 8th in our rankings. Events will tell us about cartoon villains who have arrived from another planet in the hope of taking over the characters of "Looney Toons". Bugs Bani the Rabbit invites the aliens to play 1 basketball match, the winner of which will get it all.
Bill Murray, known to everyone from the movie Groundhog Day, also took part in the filming. Director Joe Pitka managed to create a wonderful comedy that still unites parents and their children on the screens. KinoPoisk rating - 7.337.
7. Above the Ring (1994) - 7.368
Another basketball movie with the world legend Tupac Shakur takes 7th place in the ranking. The plot tells us about a school basketball star who, like many teenagers, has problems with the law.
The film adaptation of Jeff Pollack's "Above the Ring" is recognized as one of the best old school films of our time. It was in this picture that Marlon Wayans, the future star of the Scary Movie series, began to appear.
6. White People Can't Jump (1992) - 7.459
The action of the film tells us about the basketball games for money taking place on the streets of hot Los Angeles. And everyone knows where there is a cache, there are also swindlers. Fate will bring together 2 basketball sharper players who will want to compete in what they do best - the art of deception and playing the ball.
During the filming of the film, all the actors were consulted by professional NBA players. This picture is as close as possible to the atmosphere of the streets of Los Angeles and conveys realistic events that took place at the venues of the metropolis.
5. Moving up (2017) - 7.766
The top 5 leaders are opened by our domestic film directed by Anton Megerdichev "Moving Up" with a rating of 7.766. The plot tells us about the events taking place at the 1972 Olympics in Munich. It was then that for the first time the USSR national team won the game against the invincible Americans.
The film is completely based on true events and shows the true stories of basketball players faced with the most important choices in their lives. In order to cope with the entrusted roles, the actors trained for several hours a day.
4. Find Forrester (2000) - 7.821
The film will tell us about the story of 2 talented personalities: a young basketball player who has a wonderful and bright future, and a writer who, after the triumph of the book of the same name, lost his taste for life. A 16-year-old boy is trying to return the meaning of existence to a lost person, and does not notice how his life is changing dramatically.
The main idea of the film is to break the stereotype that a talented basketball player is always an illiterate guy from the street. After watching the picture, you will have something to think about, because the film touches on important aspects of society. Film fans rated this film adaptation of 7.821 points.
3. Basketball Diary (1995) - 7.847
The three leaders include the film "The Basketball Diary" directed by Scott Calvert, starring the young Leonard DiCaprio. We will plunge into the complex world of a young guy who is faced with a drug problem in his life.
The film adaptation is based on real events described in the stories of Jim Carroll. The film touches upon the acute social problem of adolescent drug addiction. Thanks to this film, Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Wahlberg gained their fame.
2. Playing by someone else's rules (2006) - 7.876
The second place in the rating of the best films about basketball is occupied by the adaptation of the events of 1966 "Playing by someone else's rules." The plot tells us about a young coach who first recruited black guys to the basketball team and led them to victory in the Championship. The rating of the film is slightly higher than that of the "Basketball Diary" and is 7.876 points.
The events are based on true history and touch upon the racial animosity of some Americans towards black people of the time. Until 50 years ago, it was believed that only white people know how to play basketball. But the coach of the Texas team proved the opposite to everyone and brought world sports to a new level.
1. Coach Carter (2005) - 8.044
The honorable first place goes to the cult film "Coach Carter" directed by Thomas Carter. The film is based on real events and tells about the main problem of the American school administration. Usually, young basketball players from the street after training will either have a successful career in the NBA or a criminal life outside the home. That is why the school leaders have always waved their hand at the future of the new generation.
But not coach Ken Carter. This man single-handedly pulled the guys off the street and made them NBA stars. The film will tell you about such human qualities as will, fortitude and faith not only in yourself, but also in the people around you. During the filming of the film, the coach himself said that Samuel L. Jackson played his role by 98.5%.
And to all those who are fond of not only basketball, but also football, we invite you to watch rating of the best films about football.