Movies and TvShows featuring "basketball-movie" theme.

In 'Space Jam: A New Legacy,' basketball superstar LeBron James teams up with Bugs Bunny and the rest of the Looney Tunes characters to save his son by competing in a high-stakes basketball game against a rogue AI villain. The game takes place in a virtual reality world filled with fantastical settings and challenges. With the help of his animated teammates and his own basketball skills, LeBron must navigate this animated world and overcome obstacles to win the game and rescue his son.

After finding a magical pair of sneakers, a young orphan named Calvin becomes an incredible basketball player and rises to fame in the NBA, all while dealing with bullies and facing numerous challenges.

Controversy surrounds high school basketball coach Ken Carter after he benches his entire team for breaking their academic contract with him.

After getting fired, basketball scout Stanley Sugerman stumbles upon amateur player Bo Cruz in Spain. Determined to make a comeback, Stanley takes it upon himself to train Bo for the NBA.

High School Musical is a story about Troy Bolton, the captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella Montez, a shy new student who loves to sing. They audition for the school musical and face challenges from their friends and peers as they try to follow their dreams.

Glory Road is a biographical drama film based on the true story of the 1966 Texas Western College basketball team, whose coach, Don Haskins, led the first all-black starting lineup to the NCAA national championship. Despite facing racial segregation and prejudice, the team overcame these obstacles to achieve greatness and change the face of college basketball. The movie highlights the coach-player relationship, the challenges they faced, and the importance of teamwork and respect.

A young man from a private school in New York befriends a recluse novelist, who's harboring a dark secret.

After losing his career and family to alcoholism, a former basketball star takes on the role of a high school basketball coach and embarks on a journey of redemption and recovery.

When a klutzy teenager inadvertently switches basketball skills with an NBA superstar, he must learn to cope with his newfound talent while the star struggles to adjust to his sudden lack of ability.

Above the Rim is a crime drama and sports movie that follows the story of a talented high school basketball player named Kyle Watson. As he prepares for a crucial championship game, Kyle navigates through the challenges of the street life, including drug dealers, gangsters, and the pressure to secure a scholarship. Along the way, he encounters issues of violence, betrayal, and personal loss, which ultimately shape his journey on and off the court.

Blue Chips is a 1994 drama film that explores the corruption in college basketball. It follows a college basketball coach who is under pressure to win games and secure top players for his team. The film delves into the ethical dilemmas faced by the coach as he must make compromises in order to meet the demands of boosters, agents, and players. In the end, the coach must decide whether to continue participating in the corrupt system or stand up for what he believes is right.

After being fired from his job as a college basketball coach, a hot-tempered man reluctantly takes a job as a coach for a junior high school team. Through perseverance and believing in his players, he helps them overcome their struggles and become winners on and off the court. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about admitting mistakes, building relationships, and the importance of teamwork.

When a boy named Josh discovers a golden retriever named Buddy who has the ability to play basketball, they form a bond and Buddy becomes the star player on a struggling basketball team. However, complications arise when Buddy's abusive former owner tries to reclaim him.

In the midst of a pro basketball lockout, sports agent Ray Burke finds himself caught in the face-off between the league and the players. His career is on the line, but Ray is determined to save his player, a rookie with a skill for the game and a reputation to prove. With the help of a young assistant and an unconventional business strategy, Ray will do whatever it takes to secure a win and take control of their own destiny.

During Hurricane Katrina, a high school basketball team and their coach face adversity and come together to win the state championship, bringing hope to their devastated community.

Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault tells the true story of Earl Manigault, a playground basketball legend from Harlem who faced numerous challenges on his path to greatness. Set in the 1960s and 1970s, the film explores Earl's journey through drug abuse, tragic events, and personal struggles, as he fights to overcome adversity and leave a lasting legacy on the sport.

After a basketball player dies on the court, he returns as a ghost to help his brother and his team win games. They must keep his presence a secret and navigate the challenges of playing with a supernatural teammate. The player's supernatural powers help the team rise to success, but they must also confront their own personal issues along the way.

In He Got Game, a convict is given a chance for early release if he can convince his estranged son, a top high school basketball player, to sign with the governor's alma mater. As he reconnects with his son, he must navigate the complex world of college recruitment, confront his own past mistakes, and find redemption through the game of basketball.

A high school basketball player named Kyle learns that he is actually half leprechaun and must use his newfound luck to help his family and his basketball team. Along the way, he discovers the importance of his Irish heritage and overcomes various challenges both on and off the court.

After their Boston Celtics lose the NBA Finals, two obsessed fans kidnap the star player in a desperate attempt to turn the tide of the series.