This Magic Moment
2016 · Movie · TV-G · 101 min · ★ 7.2
In the mid-1990s, an up-and-coming NBA team electrifies the league behind two young superstars, toppling a powerhouse on the way to the 1995 Finals. The film looks back at the surge of hope and hype, and why that promising run didn’t become a lasting reign.
Also known as 30 for 30: This Magic Moment
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Streaming on Netflix and Disney+.
2 hours to watch.
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Details
- Years
- 2016
- Release date
- 2016-04-14
- Language
- English
- Rated
- TV-G
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (32 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like sports stories about rising teams, big expectations, and what-ifs, similar to The Fab Five; Not for you if you want a present-day focus or a purely feel-good victory arc.
Pros: nostalgic NBA era; underdog momentum; big-game stakes | Cons: limited broader context; familiar sports beats; bittersweet tone
Themes
- basketball
- national basketball association (nba)
- woman director
- orlando magic
Cast & crew
Directed by Erin Leyden, Gentry Kirby