Slam Dunk (1993)
A hot-headed punk joins a high school basketball team, bringing wholesome, broad humor to every brisk, earnest game.
Sakuragi Hanamichi is a junior high punk used to getting into fights and being rejected by girls but upon entering high school he meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko Akagi. He will do anything in order to win her heart including joining the school basketball team that is aiming to conquer the nation lead by Haruko's brother. The problem is that Sakuragi has never played basketball before and a freshman sensation is stealing the spotlight and Haruko's affection from him.
How intense is Slam Dunk?
Slam Dunk has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and wholesome. Rated TV-14.
What Slam Dunk feels like
- Tone
- feel goodupliftingearnestwhimsical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, wholesome
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watchFamily night
Where to stream Slam Dunk
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 11, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Slam Dunk for you?
Is Slam Dunk scary?
No. Slam Dunk is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Slam Dunk gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Slam Dunk sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Slam Dunk OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Slam Dunk?
Episodes run about 23m.
Where can I stream Slam Dunk?
Slam Dunk is streaming on Netflix.
Does Slam Dunk have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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