5 Basketball Movies You Can Watch on Disney Plus
Check out this list of the best basketball movies you can watch on Disney Plus right now! From classics like “Space Jam” to newer releases like “Uncle Drew,” there’s something for everyone on this list.
“Space Jam”
Space Jam is a 1996 American live-action/animated sports comedy film directed by Joe Pytka. Starring basketball player Michael Jordan the film presents a fictionalized account of what happened when Jordan agree to help the Looney Tunes characters win a basketball game against a group of outer space creatures known as the Tune Squad The film was produced by Warner Bros and stars Bugs Bunny Daffy Duck, Lola Bunny and other Looney Tunes characters.
“Like Mike”
Disney’s “Like Mike” is a Classic Basketball film that tells the story of a young orphan who becomes a star player in the NBA. The film stars Bow Wow as the young orphan, Calvin Cambridge and features an all-star cast including Lil’ Bow Wow Emmanuelle Chriqui, Robert Forster, Crispin Glover, Brendan Fraser and James Rebhorn. “Like Mike” is a feel-good Basketball Movie that is perfect for the whole family.
“Coach Carter”
“Coach Carter” is a 2005 film directed by Thomas Carter. The film is based on a true story and stars Samuel L. Jackson as Ken Carter, a basketball coach who benched his undefeated High School team due to their poor academic performance. “Coach Carter” is an inspiring film that highlights the importance of education and doing what’s right, even when it’s unpopular.
“Hoosiers”
Set in the 1950s, “Hoosiers” is the story of a small-town Indiana basketball team that goes on an improbable run to the state championship Led by a fiery coach (played by Gene Hackman), the team overcomes long odds and prejudice to achieve their goal.
“Glory Road”
This 2006 film tells the true story of Texas Western’s 1966 NCAA men’s Basketball Championship team. The first team in NCAA history to start an all-black lineup, Texas Western’s victory over Kentucky was an important moment in the civil rights movement. Josh Lucas stars as Head Coach Don Haskins, with Derek Luke as All-American player Bobby Joe Hill.
