Hoosiers
DramaFamily
8+PG
1986·1h 54m·David Anspaugh·De Haven Productions·● Script read & verified
A disgraced college basketball coach gets a second chance coaching high school basketball in a small 1950s Indiana town. This inspiring sports drama follows his...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
Contains themes about alcoholism and family dysfunction that may require explanation for younger viewers
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
None▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The entire narrative centers on Coach Norman Dale's transformation from a solitary figure to someone who becomes a father figure to his players, while the town's collective support for the team reflects deep community and family bonds. The film explicitly champions small-town values, mentorship, and the way sports can unite and strengthen family and community ties.
Community Notes
- Some may note the 1950s setting lacks diversity representation typical of that era
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Perseverance through adversity as coach builds team despite community resistance
- ✓Importance of fundamentals and teamwork over individual glory
- ✓Second chances and redemption through dedication to others
Cast:Gene HackmanBarbara HersheyDennis HopperSheb WooleyFern Persons