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Hoop Dreams (1994): movie guide
Hoop Dreams (1994) is a Documentary running about 174 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.6/10 from 348 votes. Notable cast includes William Gates, Arthur Agee, Emma Gates, Curtis Gates. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1994-09-12
- Runtime: 174 min
- TMDB: 7.6/10
- Genres: Documentary
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1994-09-12
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What is Hoop Dreams about?
Every school day, African-American teenagers William Gates and Arthur Agee travel 90 minutes each way from inner-city Chicago to St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois, a predominately white suburban school well-known for the excellence of its basketball program. Gates and Agee dream of NBA stardom, and with the support of their close-knit families, they battle the social and physical obstacles that stand in their way. This acclaimed documentary was shot over the course of five years.
Cast highlights
Hoop Dreams features William Gates, Arthur Agee, Emma Gates, Curtis Gates, Sheila Agee, Arthur 'Bo' Agee. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1994-09-12. Runtime: 174 minutes. TMDB score: 7.6/10 (348 votes). Genres: Documentary. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Hoop Dreams?
- Hoop Dreams is listed as Documentary on TMDB.
- How long is Hoop Dreams?
- Hoop Dreams runs about 174 minutes.
- Who stars in Hoop Dreams?
- Cast highlights include William Gates, Arthur Agee, Emma Gates, Curtis Gates, Sheila Agee, Arthur 'Bo' Agee.
- Does Cinema Box stream Hoop Dreams?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Hoop Dreams?
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