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  • 2000
  • PG
  • MGM Home Entertainment
  • 1 h 45 m
  • 2000
  • PG
  • MGM Home Entertainment
  • 1 h 45 m

Summary Shortly after World War I, a new teacher (Coyote) brings basketball to a school in a small Pacific Northwest town. He helps to unite the town during a tense period which includes the immigration to the United States of German citizens.

Directed By: Rich Cowan

Written By: Don Caron, Frank Swoboda, Tessa Swoboda, Rich Cowan

  • 2000
  • PG
  • MGM Home Entertainment
  • 1 h 45 m
  • 2000
  • PG
  • MGM Home Entertainment
  • 1 h 45 m

The Basket

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 16 Critic Reviews
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Summary Shortly after World War I, a new teacher (Coyote) brings basketball to a school in a small Pacific Northwest town. He helps to unite the town during a tense period which includes the immigration to the United States of German citizens.

Directed By: Rich Cowan

Written By: Don Caron, Frank Swoboda, Tessa Swoboda, Rich Cowan

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 16 Critic Reviews
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31% Positive
5 Reviews
56% Mixed
9 Reviews
13% Negative
2 Reviews

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Mixed or Average Based on 16 Critic Reviews
53
31% Positive
5 Reviews
56% Mixed
9 Reviews
13% Negative
2 Reviews

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Accomplished, ambitious, and great-looking.
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75
As warm and reassuring as grandma's hugs.
By Lawrence Toppman FULL REVIEW
60
It may be a hard sell to the Gameboy generation, but The Basket has charms that may be more evident to adults.
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50
Would be solid family entertainment if it weren't for the funereal pacing, which may kill its appeal among young audiences.
By Lou Lumenick FULL REVIEW
50
Amiable though slow-going.
By Mick LaSalle FULL REVIEW
40
Clunky and obvious.
By Lisa Alspector FULL REVIEW
30
Despite the overplotting, there's scarcely any of the characterization that might have made some of it interesting.
By Ken Fox FULL REVIEW

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Production Company North by Northwest Entertainment, Privileged Communication
Release Date May 5, 2000
Duration 1 h 45 m
Rating PG
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Website http://www.mgm.com/title_title.do?title_star=BASKET
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Awards

Breckenridge Festival of Film
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
International Family Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Heartland International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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