Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "nba"

1. Air (I) (2023)

R | 111 min | Drama, Sport

Follows the history of sports marketing executive Sonny Vaccaro, and how he led Nike in its pursuit of the greatest athlete in the history of basketball, Michael Jordan.

Director: Ben Affleck | Stars: Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Ben Affleck, Chris Messina

Votes: 168,902

2. Clipped (2024– )

Biography, Drama, Sport | Pre-production

The downfall of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, amid the team's drive to win a championship under coach Doc Rivers.

Stars: Kelly AuCoin, Michael Heidemann, Jock McKissic, Laurence Fishburne

3. The Lego Movie (2014)

PG | 100 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

An ordinary LEGO construction worker, thought to be the prophesied as "special", is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the LEGO universe into eternal stasis.

Directors: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller | Stars: Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett

Votes: 389,131 | Gross: $257.76M

4. Space Jam (1996)

PG | 88 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

In a desperate attempt to win a basketball match and earn their freedom, the Looney Tunes seek the aid of retired basketball champion, Michael Jordan.

Director: Joe Pytka | Stars: Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Theresa Randle, Manner Washington

Votes: 214,050 | Gross: $90.46M

5. Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022–2023)

TV-MA | 59 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

The professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports' most revered and dominant dynasties - a team that defined an era, both on and off the court.

Stars: John C. Reilly, Quincy Isaiah, Jason Clarke, Gaby Hoffmann

Votes: 29,183

6. Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)

PG | 92 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

Three musical chipmunks are discovered by an aspiring songwriter who wants to use their amazing singing abilities to become famous.

Director: Tim Hill | Stars: Jason Lee, Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, David Cross

Votes: 95,138 | Gross: $217.33M

7. The Last Dance (2020)

TV-MA | 49 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Led by Michael Jordan, the 1990s Chicago Bulls establish themselves as one of the most notable dynasties in sports history.

Stars: Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Scottie Pippen, David Aldridge

Votes: 153,137

8. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016)

PG-13 | 112 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

The Turtles get into another battle with their enemy the Shredder, who has acquired new allies: the mutant thugs Bebop and Rocksteady and the alien being Krang.

Director: Dave Green | Stars: Megan Fox, Will Arnett, Tyler Perry, Laura Linney

Votes: 100,008 | Gross: $82.05M

9. Running Point

Comedy, Sport | Filming

Isla Gordon overlooked her whole life is appointed President of the LA Waves basketball team, a family business. She aims to prove she was the right choice despite skepticism.

Stars: Kate Hudson, Max Greenfield, Brenda Song, Chet Hanks

10. Daddy's Home (2015)

PG-13 | 96 min | Comedy, Family

Brad Whitaker is a radio host trying to get his stepchildren to love him and call him Dad. But his plans turn upside down when their biological father, Dusty Mayron, returns.

Director: Sean Anders | Stars: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Linda Cardellini, Thomas Haden Church

Votes: 128,913 | Gross: $150.36M

11. Jack and Jill (I) (2011)

PG | 91 min | Comedy

Family guy, Jack Sadelstein, prepares for the annual event he always dreads--the Thanksgiving visit of his fraternal twin sister, the needy, and passive-aggressive Jill, who then refuses to leave.

Director: Dennis Dugan | Stars: Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes, Al Pacino, Elodie Tougne

Votes: 90,600 | Gross: $74.16M

12. Love & Basketball (2000)

PG-13 | 124 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

Monica and Quincy love and play basketball together through many life challenges from childhood to adulthood.

Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood | Stars: Sanaa Lathan, Omar Epps, Glenndon Chatman, Jess Willard

Votes: 24,396 | Gross: $27.44M

13. Like Mike (2002)

PG | 99 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

A 13-year-old orphan becomes an NBA superstar after trying on a pair of sneakers with the faded initials "MJ" inside them.

Director: John Schultz | Stars: Shad Moss, Jonathan Lipnicki, Morris Chestnut, Brenda Song

Votes: 22,625 | Gross: $51.43M

14. Semi-Pro (2008)

R | 91 min | Comedy, Sport

Jackie Moon, the owner-coach-player of the American Basketball Association's Flint Michigan Tropics, rallies his teammates to make their NBA dreams come true.

Director: Kent Alterman | Stars: Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson, André 3000, Maura Tierney

Votes: 86,128 | Gross: $33.47M

15. Shooting Stars (2023)

PG-13 | 116 min | Biography, Drama, History

A look at the young life of basketball star LeBron James. Feature film adaptation of LeBron James and Buzz Bissinger's book 'Shooting Stars'.

Director: Chris Robinson | Stars: Marquis Mookie Cook, Wood Harris, Caleb McLaughlin, Avery Serell Wills Jr.

Votes: 2,362

16. Sweetwater (2023)

PG-13 | 118 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

In the fall of 1950, Nat 'Sweetwater' Clifton makes history in his journey to become the first African American to sign an NBA contract, forever changing the game of basketball.

Director: Martin Guigui | Stars: Everett Osborne, Cary Elwes, Jeremy Piven, Kevin Pollak

Votes: 1,247

17. Rise (II) (2022)

PG | 113 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

Based on the real life story about the family that produced the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions in the history of the league.

Director: Akin Omotoso | Stars: Dayo Okeniyi, Yetide Badaki, Uche Agada, Ral Agada

Votes: 8,217

18. Just Wright (2010)

PG | 100 min | Comedy, Romance, Sport

A physical therapist falls for the basketball player she is helping recover from a career-threatening injury.

Director: Sanaa Hamri | Stars: Queen Latifah, Common, Paula Patton, James Pickens Jr.

Votes: 15,681 | Gross: $21.52M

19. Inside the NBA (1988– )

30 min | Sport, Talk-Show

Join Ernie, Kenny, Shaq and Charles as they talk about what's happening inside the NBA.

Stars: Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith

Votes: 835

20. Eddie (1996)

PG-13 | 100 min | Comedy, Sport

Coincidences lead to the New York Knicks, getting its loudest fan, Edwina "Eddie" Franklin, as coach. Season victory?

Director: Steve Rash | Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Langella, Dennis Farina, Richard Jenkins

Votes: 11,458 | Gross: $31.36M

21. Stephen Curry: Underrated (2023)

PG-13 | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

The coming-of-age story of Stephen Curry, from an undersized basketball player at a small college, to becoming a larger-than-life NBA superstar.

Director: Peter Nicks | Stars: Stephen Curry, Bob McKillop, Jason Richards, Reggie Miller

Votes: 4,233

22. Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (2022)

TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, History, Sport

Docuseries chronicles the history of the storied Los Angeles Lakers NBA franchise.

Stars: Jeanie Buss, Jimmy Buss, Johnny Buss, Flea

Votes: 1,641

23. High Flying Bird (2019)

TV-MA | 90 min | Drama, Sport

During a pro basketball lockout, a sports agent pitches a rookie basketball client on an intriguing and controversial business proposition.

Director: Steven Soderbergh | Stars: André Holland, Melvin Gregg, Eddie Tavares, Farah Bala

Votes: 9,260

24. Inside Game (2019)

R | 97 min | Crime, Drama, Sport

This critically acclaimed and award-winning movie is the untold true story of the 2007 betting scandal that rocked the NBA involving referee Tim Donaghy and two people connected to organized crime.

Director: Randall Batinkoff | Stars: Izzy Batinkoff, Betsy Beutler, Johnny Calabro, Robert Capelli Jr.

Votes: 374

25. Untold (2021– )
Episode: Malice at the Palace (2021)

TV-MA | 68 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

A brawl broke out near the end of a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons on November 19, 2004. Nearly 17 years later, we re-examine that night and all the consequences that came from it.

Director: Floyd Russ | Stars: Jermaine O'Neal, Stephen Jackson, Metta World Peace, Reggie Miller

Votes: 9,819

26. Lenny Cooke (2013)

Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama

Lenny Cooke was the number-one ranked high school basketball player in America, but his inevitable fall from grace will forever be remembered.

Directors: Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie | Stars: Lenny Cooke, Tom Konchalski, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony

Votes: 939

27. Untitled Bill Russell/Netflix Documentary (2023)

TV-MA | 200 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

Features interviews and personal archives from the life and career of NBA legend Bill Russell.

Stars: Larry Bird, Satch Sanders, Bill Walton, Jeannine Russell

Votes: 1,601

28. Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals (2010 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance.

Director: Ezra Edelman | Stars: Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Steve Springer, Evelyn Johnson

Votes: 2,283

29. NBA 2K16 (2015 Video Game)

E10+ | 1,495 min | Sport

In MyCareer, you must fight your way through high school, college, and eventually the NBA in order to be named the greatest player of all time.

Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Sarunas J. Jackson, Michelle Mitchenor, Gina Breedlove, Arthur Richardson

Votes: 826

30. NBA 2K20 (2019 Video Game)

E | Sport

NBA2K20 comes with a variety of new game modes and updated features including an overhauled version of MyGM, updated on-court gameplay mechanics, and the addition of WNBA players for the first time in the franchise's history.

Directors: Sheldon Candis, Christian Papierniak | Stars: Deric Augustine, Idris Elba, Rosario Dawson, Thomas Middleditch

Votes: 749

31. Dream Team (2020)

Documentary, History, Sport

The story of the legendary Dream Team, the trendsetting 1992 U.S. Olympic basketball team.

Votes: 123

32. NBA 2K21 (2020 Video Game)

E | Sport

A new installment to the NBA video game series by 2K.

Director: Christian Papierniak | Stars: Djimon Hounsou, Michael Kenneth Williams, Mireille Enos, Jesse Williams

Votes: 454

33. All I Ever Wanted (2024)

98 min | Documentary

Featuring some of the biggest names in the NBA (Kevin Durant, Kyle Lowry, Manu Ginobili) the film intimately chronicles the repercussions of career-ending injuries through former NBA free agent, Greivis Vasquez.

Director: Carlos P Beltran | Stars: Kevin Durant, Kyle Lowry, Greivis Vazquez

34. NBA Jam (1993 Video Game)

GA | Sport

High energy and fast paced two on two arcade basketball featuring superstars and legends of the NBA.

Director: Mark Turmell | Stars: Sal DiVita, Kerri Hoskins, Stephen Howard, Todd McClearn

Votes: 400

35. Vince Carter: Legacy (2021)

PG | Documentary, Biography, Sport

Explores the fantastic highs and unsettling lows of 8-time All-Star and slam dunk champion, Vince Carter, as he looks back on his record-breaking 22-season professional basketball career.

Director: Justin C. Polk | Stars: Charles Barkley, Ric Bucher, Vince Carter, Julius Erving

Votes: 156

36. NBA 2k19 (2018 Video Game)

E | Sport

NBA 2K19 returns with creating and playing through your own career, team-managing in MyGM and making a fantasy team of historic and current players in MyTeam, while also adding a new Takeover and Team Takeover feature.

Director: Christian Papierniak | Stars: Philip Smithey, Aldis Hodge, Michael Rapaport, Anthony Mackie

Votes: 580

37. NBA 2K12 (2011 Video Game)

E | Sport

Experience being a part of the National Basketball Association again. Create your own player and play through your career in MyPlayer mode, or assume control of an NBA organization, and simulate through seasons in Association Mode.

Stars: Tony Azzolino, Peter Barto, Damon Bruce, Doris Burke

Votes: 481

38. NBA 2K17 (2016 Video Game)

Sport

Play with your favorite players, make a fantasy team of historic and current players, create a superstar and more in NBA2k17.

Directors: Aaron Covington, Mike Wang | Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Hannibal Buress, Matt Walsh, Joe Williamson

Votes: 587

39. Raymond Lewis: L.A. Legend (2022)

80 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Tells the hard-to-believe story of the mythical basketball legend from Watts California who was blackballed from the NBA in the early 70's following an ugly contract dispute with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Director: Ryan Polomski | Stars: Raymond Lewis, Jerry Tarkanian, Lorenzo Romar, Harry Edwards

Votes: 49

40. National Basketball Association (1954– )

Sport

The NBA is basketball and basketball is where two teams go against each other with a ball and they throw the ball into a basket to earn points.

Stars: Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Kevin Durant

Votes: 71

41. ESPN NBA Countdown (2012– )

Talk-Show

Add a Plot

Stars: Jalen Rose, Maria Taylor, Adrian Wojnarowski, Jay Williams

Votes: 60

42. Candace Parker: Unapologetic (2023)

77 min | Documentary, Biography

A wide-ranging, revealing, and often intimate portrait of WNBA player Candace Parker, one of the most transcendent women's sports stars in history.

Director: Joie Jacoby | Star: Candace Parker

Votes: 39

43. Nowitzki: The Perfect Shot (2014)

Not Rated | 105 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

A documentary that follows the early career of basketball star Dirk Nowitzki, his relationship with coach and mentor Holger Geschwindner, and their path to NBA glory.

Director: Sebastian Dehnhardt | Stars: Dirk Nowitzki, Holger Geschwindner, Kobe Bryant, Rick Carlisle

Votes: 2,206 | Gross: $0.04M

44. One Man and His Shoes (2020)

Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary, Biography, History

'One Man and His Shoes' tells the story of the phenomenon of Air Jordan sneakers showing their social, cultural and racial significance and how ground-breaking marketing strategies created a multi-billion-dollar business.

Director: Yemi Bamiro | Stars: David Falk, Jemele Hill, Scoop Jackson, DJ Clark Kent

Votes: 427

45. NBA 2K18 (2017 Video Game)

E10+ | Sport

NBA 2K18 is a basketball simulation video game in which the player creates and plays through his own career. other modes include team-managing in MyGM and MyLeague.

Directors: Christian Papierniak, Barry LaVergne | Stars: Shane Paul McGhie, Cameron Bedford, Sherry Cola, Scott Allen Perry

Votes: 508

46. Kobe: Una Storia Italiana (2022)

120 min | Documentary, Biography

Kobe an Italian story is a documentary that describes Kobe Bryant's strong love for Italy where he grew up. The story of a young Black Mamba told by his adolescent friends

Director: Jesus Garces Lambert | Stars: Federica Ascenzi, Miriam Benigni, Christian Catalano, Camilla Celestino

Votes: 170

47. NBA Street Vol. 2 (2003 Video Game)

E | Action, Sport

With 3 vs 3 game play, NBA legends, an essential Hip-Hop sound track, & the introduction of level 2 gamebreakers, this is the ultimate NBA street experience

Director: Lou Haehan | Stars: Bobbito Garcia, Blu Mankuma, Cusse Mankuma, Tonjha Richardson

Votes: 179

48. The Year of the Yao (2004)

PG | 88 min | Documentary, Sport

This documentary captures not only the Chinese hero who arrived in America with no command on English, but also the simple guy who lives with his mother and likes hanging out with friends.

Directors: Adam Del Deo, James D. Stern | Stars: Yao Ming, Colin Pine, Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley

Votes: 1,166 | Gross: $0.03M

49. Jay-Z: Ultimate Hustle (2023)

TV-14 | 60 min | Music

It was hardly predictable when the boy from the Brooklyn projects became the world's first billionaire hip-hop star, Jay-Z. He turned his pain into passion and used the suffering to influence the words and lyrics in his music.

Director: Louis Dubreuil | Star: Jay-Z

Votes: 8

50. Streetballers (2009)

R | 119 min | Drama, Sport

A troubled junior college basketball player forges an unlikely friendship with a fellow baller through pick-up games on the streets of St. Louis.

Director: Matt Krentz | Stars: Jimmy McKinney, Matt Krentz, Audrie Rivera, Eric Fletcher

Votes: 383 | Gross: $0.03M