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- He Got Game - Focuses on basketball and explores the relationship between a father and son.
- Coach Carter - A true story about a high school basketball coach who prioritizes academics and discipline.
- White Men Can't Jump - A comedic take on basketball culture and the dynamics between players.
- Space Jam - Combines basketball with fantastical elements, similar to the sports and entertainment theme.
- Love & Basketball - Centers on the romantic relationship between two basketball players.
- Sunset Park - Focuses on a diverse high school basketball team and their struggles.
- The Way Back - A coach dealing with personal demons while trying to uplift a struggling basketball team.
- Hoop Dreams - A documentary that follows the lives of two aspiring basketball players from Chicago.
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- Bodied - Deals with rivalries and artistic expression, akin to the competitive spirit in sports.
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- Above the Rim - Directly relates to the themes of ambition and basketball culture.
- Juice - Focuses on street culture, friendship, and the challenges young men face.
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- The Perfect Game - An underdog sports story about youth and determination.
- Gridiron Gang - A sports story involving troubled youth making positive changes through teamwork.
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- Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Explores themes of life, upbringing, and cultural clashes with humor and heart.
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- The Last Dance - A documentary series focusing on basketball legends, their challenges, and careers.
- Cougar Town - Incorporates elements of humor and community, paralleling friendships formed within the sports realm.
- The Carter Effect - Explores the impact of a basketball player on a community, focusing on culture and sports influence.
- We're the Millers - Mixes humor, relationships, and the comedic obstacles faced, akin to sports comedies.
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- Never Back Down - Focuses on personal growth through combat sports, similar to the basketball journey.
- Over the Top - A father-son relationship set against a competitive sports backdrop reflecting personal challenges.
- Rocky - Classic story of an underdog athlete striving for success against all odds.
- Never Back Down: No Surrender - Continuation of personal struggles in the combat sports world, mirroring basketball journeys.
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| # | Title | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
He Got Game
136 min
|
1998 | United States of America | Drama | 55051 | 6.9 | Film | HD |
| 2 |
Coach Carter
136 min
|
2005 | Germany | Drama | 194057 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 3 |
White Men Can't Jump
115 min
|
1992 | United States of America | Comedy | 104156 | 6.8 | Film | HD |
| 4 |
Space Jam
87 min
|
1996 | United States of America | Family | 230271 | 6.5 | Film | HD |
| 5 |
Love & Basketball
125 min
|
2000 | United States of America | Comedy | 26818 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 6 |
Sunset Park
99 min
|
1996 | United States of America | Drama | 2017 | 6 | Film | HD |
| 7 |
The Way Back
133 min
|
2010 | Poland | Drama | 127940 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 8 |
Hoop Dreams
174 min
|
1994 | United States of America | Documentary | 29659 | 8.3 | Film | HD |
| 9 |
Finding Forrester
136 min
|
2000 | United States of America | Drama | 94689 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 10 |
Rim of the World
99 min
|
2019 | United States of America | Science Fiction | 27598 | 5.3 | Film | HD |
| 11 |
Bodied
120 min
|
2018 | United States of America | Drama | 6575 | 7 | Film | HD |
| 12 |
The Rebound
95 min
|
2009 | United States of America | Romance | 52576 | 6.3 | Film | HD |
| 13 |
Above the Rim
96 min
|
1994 | United States of America | Crime | 18338 | 6.6 | Film | HD |
| 14 |
Juice
96 min
|
1992 | United States of America | Drama | 33590 | 7 | Film | HD |
| 15 |
The Basketball Diaries
102 min
|
1995 | United States of America | Drama | 133551 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 16 |
The Perfect Game
118 min
|
2009 | United States of America | Drama | 4640 | 7 | Film | HD |
| 17 |
Gridiron Gang
125 min
|
2006 | United States of America | Crime | 83140 | 6.9 | Film | HD |
| 18 |
Semi-Pro
91 min
|
2008 | United States of America | Comedy | 89692 | 5.8 | Film | HD |
| 19 |
Just Wright
100 min
|
2010 | United States of America | Romance | 16794 | 6 | Film | HD |
| 20 |
The Longshots
94 min
|
2008 | United States of America | Drama | 4754 | 5.6 | Film | HD |
| 21 |
School Daze
121 min
|
1988 | United States of America | Comedy | 8725 | 6.1 | Film | HD |
| 22 |
The Blind Side
129 min
|
2009 | United States of America | Drama | 389495 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 23 |
Pride
120 min
|
2014 | France | Drama | 65465 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 24 |
Remember the Titans
113 min
|
2000 | United States of America | Drama | 251383 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 25 |
|
2021 | United States of America | Drama | 6253 | 7.2 | Serial | Anulat |
| 26 |
|
2015 | United States of America | Drama | 78406 | 7.6 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 27 |
|
2018 | United States of America | Drama | 16678 | 7.6 | Serial | Serial în curs |
| 28 |
|
2020 | United States of America | Documentary | 182257 | 9 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 29 |
We're the Millers
110 min
|
2013 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 527496 | 7 | Film | HD |
| 30 |
Starsky & Hutch
101 min
|
2004 | United States of America | Comedy | 162326 | 6.1 | Film | HD |
| 31 |
Never Back Down
115 min
|
2008 | United States of America | Drama | 111899 | 6.6 | Film | HD |
| 32 |
Over the Top
93 min
|
1987 | United States of America | Drama | 65717 | 5.9 | Film | HD |
| 33 |
Rocky
120 min
|
1976 | United States of America | Drama | 695200 | 8.1 | Film | HD |