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Hoop Dreams

7.619942h 54mMMovieDocumentary

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…

DirectorSteve James
WritersFrederick Marx·Steve James
ProducersPeter Gilbert·Catherine Allan

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Foxtel NowFoxtel NowDocPlayDocPlayDocPlay Amazon ChannelDocPlay Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Steve James

WGWilliam Gates
William Gates
Self
AAArthur Agee
Arthur Agee
Self
GP
Gene Pingatore
Self
SJSteve James
Steve James
Narrator (voice)
DVDick Vitale
Dick Vitale
Self
BKBobby Knight
Bobby Knight
Self
SLSpike Lee
Spike Lee
Self
ITIsiah Thomas
Isiah Thomas
Self

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Hoop Dreams — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hoop Dreams?

Hoop Dreams is streaming on Foxtel Now and DocPlay in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hoop Dreams on Netflix?

No, Hoop Dreams is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Foxtel Now and DocPlay.

Is Hoop Dreams on Amazon Prime Video?

Hoop Dreams isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Hoop Dreams for free?

Hoop Dreams is available on Foxtel Now and DocPlay in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.