Hoosiers
1986 · 114 min · Director: David Anspaugh
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Based on the true story of a small-town Indiana team that made the state finals in 1954, this movie chronicles the attempts of a coach with a spotty past, and the town's basketball-loving drunk to lead their high school team to victory.
Emotional fingerprint
Hoosiers (1986) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Excitement 35%, Hope 25%, Empathy 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Excitement35%
- Hope25%
- Empathy20%
- Satisfaction10%
- Tension10%
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Excitement, Hope, Empathy. Genres: Drama, Sport. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Excitement, Hope and Empathy. Its IMDb rating of 7.4/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 74/100.
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Emotional journey
- Hope
- Tension
- Joy
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion: Joy
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Hope | Tension | Joy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Tension | 25 % | 8 % | 21 % | 9 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Tension | 35 % | 13 % | 32 % | 9 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Tension | 46 % | 20 % | 41 % | 6 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 20′ | Hope | 47 % | 30 % | 37 % | 10 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 26′ | Hope | 50 % | 33 % | 40 % | 18 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 31′ | Tension | 55 % | 26 % | 49 % | 18 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 37′ | Tension | 52 % | 19 % | 47 % | 15 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 43′ | Tension | 52 % | 22 % | 42 % | 17 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 48′ | Hope | 54 % | 26 % | 42 % | 18 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 54′ | Tension | 59 % | 31 % | 46 % | 24 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 60′ | Hope | 67 % | 47 % | 48 % | 45 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 66′ | Joy | 71 % | 47 % | 51 % | 46 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 71′ | Tension | 73 % | 34 % | 55 % | 27 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 77′ | Empathy | 76 % | 37 % | 56 % | 22 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 83′ | Tension | 76 % | 44 % | 57 % | 34 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 88′ | Joy | 73 % | 48 % | 44 % | 44 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 94′ | Empathy | 71 % | 54 % | 38 % | 36 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 100′ | Hope | 76 % | 62 % | 59 % | 33 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 105′ | Tension | 79 % | 61 % | 60 % | 44 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 111′ | Joy | 73 % | 52 % | 34 % | 54 % |
Rags to riches
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Jimmy Chitwood
Everett Flatch (#21)
Buddy Walker (#14)
Rade Butcher (#25)
Whit Butcher (#43)
Merle Webb (#12)
Ollie McLellan (#13)
Strap Purl (#53)
Opal Fleener
Rooster
Reverend Doty
Sheriff Finley
Preacher Purl
Millie
Details
- Directed by
- David Anspaugh
- Written by
- Angelo Pizzo
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1986
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Country
- United States, United Kingdom
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Excitement
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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