Best Basketball Movies, Shows, and Channels to Watch for March Madness!
At Philo, we’re going crazy for March Madness! We’ve got tons of movies, shows, and an entire FREE channel dedicated to the love of the game.
Whether you’re in the mood for underdog stories, tales of challenge and commitment, or just a full-court feel-good sports comedy, Philo’s a slam dunk!
Best Basketball Movies on Philo:
Hoosiers
Failed college coach Norman Dale (Gene Hackman) gets a chance at redemption when he is hired to direct the basketball program at a high school in a tiny Indiana town.
Watch Hoosiers on AMC+ with Philo.
Coach Charter
In 1999, Ken Carter (Samuel L. Jackson) returns to his old high school in Richmond, California, to get the basketball team into shape. With tough rules and academic discipline, he succeeds in setting the players on a winning streak.
Watch Coach Charter on AMC+ with Philo.
Semi-Pro
In 1976, singer Jackie Moon (Will Ferrell) uses the profits from his only hit single to fulfill a longtime dream of owning a basketball team. His team, the Flint Michigan Tropics, is the worst team in the league, and it’s up to them to turn their game around and slam-dunk their chance for survival.
Watch Semi-Pro on STARZ (add-on) with Philo.
Blue Chips
Pete Bell (Nick Nolte) is a college basketball coach who has to improve his team’s standing by any means necessary. His hopes are pinned on a trio of talented players: Neon Boudeaux (Shaquille O’Neal), Butch McRae (Penny Hardaway), and Ricky Roe (Matt Nover). But in order to get them to sign with his school, Bell will have to illegally pay the players off.
Watch Blue Chips on HDNET Movies (add-on) with Philo.
He Got Game
Jake Shuttleworth (Denzel Washington) has spent the last six years in prison after accidentally killing his wife during a violent domestic dispute, leaving his son, star basketball prospect Jesus Shuttleworth (Ray Allen), to fend for himself. One day, the prison warden (Ned Beatty) approaches Jake with an unusual offer.
Watch He Got Game on STARZ (add-on) with Philo.
The Pistol Shrimps
Actresses, musicians, writers, comedians, and moms compete in the Los Angeles women’s recreational basketball league.
Watch The Pistol Shrimps on Fandor (add-on) with Philo.
My Giant
Billy Crystal stars as Sammy, an agitated agent lost in the forest of the modern world, who happens upon a gentle giant with a tall talent for friendship named Max (Gheorghe Muresan). And while Max’s life as a giant is no fairy tale, his heartwarming, hilarious adventures with Sammy prove that wishes really can come true.
Watch My Giant on At the Movies by WB TV (free channel) with Philo.
Taken at a Basketball Game
Hoping to mend their estranged relationship, Wayne Edwards takes his 18-year-old daughter, Robyn, to a basketball game. However, when Robyn gets kidnapped inside the arena, he finds himself in a race against time to save her before it’s too late.
Watch Taken at a Basketball Game on Lifetime with Philo.
Anthony is a standout player on his Manhattan high school’s basketball team, but his dreams of playing college ball are jeopardized by his volatile father, a hard-drinking writer whose compulsive gambling threatens to derail the lives of both his wife and son.
Watch Wolves on AMC+ with Philo.
Best Basketball Shows on Philo:
Uninterrupted: The Real Stories of Basketball
Take a journey through basketball’s events, personalities, and narratives, unveiling the sport’s enduring legacy and influence on society.
Watch Uninterrupted: The Real Stories of Basketball on Vice with Philo.
Pitino: Red Storm Rising
The St. John’s Red Storm are on a mission to end a 25-year drought without an NCAA Tournament win. Their head coach, Rick Pitino, has much bigger goals. Entering his 50th year of coaching, Pitino is looking to make one more run in a legendary career.
Watch Pitino: Red Storm Rising on Vice with Philo.
Nimrod Nation
Filmmaker Brett Morgen (The Kid Stays in the Picture) profiles rural Watersmeet, Michigan, where everyone follows the progress of the local high-school basketball team – the Nimrods.
Watch Nimrod Nation on Stories by AMC with Philo.
Calipari: Razor’s Edge
John Calipari always finds a way to win, and Arkansas is counting on just that. In the chaotic world of college hoops, it’s hard to build a winner, and there’s no time to waste as Calipari tries to mold young men into champions.
Watch Calipari: Razor’s Edge on Vice with Philo.
Legends of Chamberlain Heights
Best friends Grover, Milk, and Jamal may just be benchwarmers on their basketball team at Michael Clarke Duncan High School, but they have lofty dreams. The freshmen want to earn their peers’ respect and become legends at the school, but they have a long way to go to achieve that status.
Watch Legends of Chamberlain Heights on Comedy Central with Philo.
Basketball Wives
The best friends featured in this series are either the wife, ex-wife, or girlfriend of an NBA superstar. Though they drive expensive cars, live in mansions, and wear designer clothes and jewelry, life is not always glamorous.
Watch Basketball Wives on VH1 with Philo.
Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward
A new generation of talented Harlem Globetrotters players and coaches showcase their unique skills and passions both on and off the court with host Craig Robinson. Players share their personal inspirations and interests, from female empowerment and community engagement to teaching financial literacy and the importance of staying fit.
Watch Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward on Dabl with Philo.
Clyde’s New York
He is as cool now as he was when he first prowled the hardwood of Madison Square Garden and the streets of New York City. His name is Walt Frazier but he’s known as “Clyde.”
Watch Clyde’s New York on MSG SportsZone (free channel) with Philo.
Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters
From the first-ever NBA game held on African soil to the streets of Zimbabwe, the impact on the dreams of young players and a nonprofit that uses basketball as an incredible force for good.
Watch Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters on PlayersTV (free channel) with Philo.
The Evolution
Kiyan Anthony has had an insane sophomore season with wins, losses, and moments with Melo and Lala.
Watch The Evolution on Overtime (free channel) with Philo.
Free Sports Channels on Philo:
PlayersTV
Built by athletes and made for fans, Players TV is the first-ever athlete-owned media network dedicated to basketball. Check out popular shows like Cooking Clean with DeAndre Jordan, A Day in Oakland: Curry Kids, and WNBA Players to NBA Coaches.
Overtime
Experience a disruptive new sports network aimed at the next generation of sports fans and athletes. Check out popular shows like Keeping Up With The Neumanns, No Limits, and Family Business with the Ellis Bros.
MSG SportsZone
The home for sports super fans. Dive into the lives of players, personalities, teams, and sports you love with popular shows like Clyde’s New York and MSG Profiles.
beIN Sports XTRA
Enjoy LIVE sports, news, analysis, and highlights that bring you closer to the game. BYB Xtreme Fighting Series, Premier Padel Tennis, and The Wager.
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Note: At the time of publication, all of the above titles were available on Philo. We’re constantly striving to bring you the best content for the best price, so, for that reason, some content offerings are subject to change based on network availability. Check out our What’s New post to see the top shows and movies coming soon to Philo.
