Netflix subscribers obsessed with 'outstanding' basketball movie critics hated

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Ahead of a new Netflix show offering a fresh and humorous take on American sports, why not revisit an underrated sports comedy?Kate Hudson takes the lead as Isla Gordon in Running Point, a witty sports satire about the newly appointed manager of a highly successful basketball team.

This series, co-created by Mindy Kaling, is set to hit the streaming platform this week.Before you dive into your next comedy marathon, consider warming up with another basketball-themed comedy featuring a well-loved Hollywood star.Champions, also available on Netflix, serves as an ideal pick-me-up, celebrating the spirit of sport before Running Point pulls back the curtain on behind-the-scenes antics.Woody Harrelson, known for his role in The Hunger Games, portrays a disgruntled minor-league basketball coach who finds himself sentenced to community service after a clash with a fellow coach.

Tasked with coaching a ragtag team of players with disabilities, he gradually rediscovers his love for the game through their passion.

While the film didn't score high with critics, earning a 59 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it was a hit with audiences who awarded it a 95 percent score and showered it with glowing reviews online, reports the Mirror.