Top 10 Best Basketball Movie Movies on Netflix

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Amateur (2018)

Trailer Amateur

Amateur is one of the first original basketball movies on Netflix, following the journey of Terron Forte, a talented and only 14-year-old basketball player who gets admission to a prestigious high school. Although Terron thought that attending this school could enhance his chances of pursuing a successful athletic career later on, it also gave him a more realistic view of corruption and greed in the selection of athletes. The ensuing psychological struggle offers a new perspective on the familiar formula of weak people. However, the heartfelt performance of Michael Rainey Jr. (Power) adds more depth to this psychological drama about basketball.

Genre: Drama, Sport
Release year: 2018
Director: Ryan Koo
Cast: Michael Rainey Jr, Tekola Cornetet, Hanna Longo
Duration: 1 hour 36 minutes
IMDb score: 5.9/10 

2

Kuroko (2017)

Trailer Kuroko’s Basketball: Last Game

Although there are many animated movies about sports on Netflix, the broadcasting platform only offers one option for cartoons about basketball. Kuroko's Basketball, an animated sports and shounen film, spawned a film in 2017 in which an American basketball team confidently confronts the Japanese protagonists. Set in the context after Japan's defeat. While no prior knowledge of the series is required to enjoy Kuroko's Basketball: Last Game, having prior knowledge of the series will certainly enhance the viewing experience.

Genre: Animation, Sport
Release year: 2017
Director: Shunsuke Tada
Cast: Jon Allen, Tommy Arciniega, Brian Beacock

Duration: 1 hour 31 minutes
IMDb score: 7.7/10

3

Tony Parker: The Final Shot (2021)

Trailer Tony Parker: The Final Shot

Parker's impressive career with the San Antonio Spurs helped him establish himself as one of the promising offensive linemen of the era. Tony Parker: The Final Shot follows Tony Parker's journey with interviews featuring Parker himself and rivals and teammates such as Spurs' David Robinson and deceased LA Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant. This documentary eventually takes the familiar but very effective path of presenting Parker's career to fans.

Genre: Biography, Sport
Release year: 2021
Director: Florent Bodin
Starring: Tony Parker
Duration: 1 hour 38 minutes
IMDb score: 6.8/10

4

Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1 (2022)

Trailer Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1

While the true story behind the Prime Video movie Air explores the origins of Air Jordans, it's understandable that some brands could be as influential as top basketball players. While Nike remained at the top of the basketball market, the 1990s saw the spectacular growth of the American sports brand AND1, which specialized in its focus on basketball shoes and streetball culture. AND1 used to be a new pinnacle in the game, but then met with a catastrophic collapse. The operational issues of the franchise and the issues related to the players involved are covered in the documentary Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1, an important film for understanding the basketball business.

Categories: History, Sport
Release year: 2022
Director: Kevin Wilson Jr 

Cast: Rafer Alston, Tom Austin, Seth Berger,...
Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes
IMDb score: 6.8/10

5

A Kid From Coney Island (2019)

Trailer A Kid From Coney Island

Movies about basketball on Netflix not only focus on greats like Tony Parker but also mention forgotten stars like Stephon Marbury. Directed by Coodie and Chike (the same two who worked previously on a documentary series revolving around Kanye West called Jeen-Yuhs), A Kid From Coney Island depicts his early boom as a pivotal point of New York City. However, this success did not last long as he soon left the NBA after many obstacles in his career. Instead of creating an optimistic image of his sad decline, A Kid From Coney Island views Marbury's film career more empathetically and humanely. The documentary ultimately offers a different perspective on youth fame in the game of basketball.

Genre: Biography, Sport
Release year: 2019
Directors: Coodie, Chike Ozah

Cast: Stephon Marbury, Ronald Stewart
Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes
IMDb score: 7.0/10