Nowitzki: The Perfect Shot
A reflective basketball documentary charts Dirk Nowitzki’s journey from a shy German prospect to NBA champion through the extraordinary mentorship of Holger Geschwinder.
Overview
A journey through the rise of a basketball legend and his mentor's unique influence.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- inspirational
- warm
- reflective
- sports movie night
- inspirational viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film foregrounds the relationship between Dirk Nowitzki and discoverer, coach, and mentor Holger Geschwindner.
Nowitzki's rise begins in Germany's regional basketball leagues and culminates in NBA championship success.
Geschwindner applies his background as a physicist and scientific precision to Nowitzki's training and development.
The documentary follows Nowitzki from Germany into the international spotlight of the NBA and the Dallas Mavericks.
Films like Nowitzki: The Perfect Shot, and why
Senna
sports documentary biography centered on elite athletic achievement and personal perseverance
The Last Dance
intimate portrait of a celebrated athlete shaped by mentorship, discipline, and public pressure
Free Solo
uplifting sports biography focused on talent, ambition, and the human cost of reaching the highest level
Movie Details
- Director
- Sebastian Dehnhardt
- Release Date
- 2014-09-18
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (54)
Cast
- Dirk Nowitzki
- Holger Geschwinder
- Kobe Bryant
- Michael Finley
- Steve Nash
- Jason Kidd
- Vince Carter
- Mark Cuban
- Rick Carlisle
- Don Nelson
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Nowitzki: The Perfect Shot about?
- A reflective basketball documentary charts Dirk Nowitzki’s journey from a shy German prospect to NBA champion through the extraordinary mentorship of Holger Geschwinder.
- What is Nowitzki: The Perfect Shot like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Nowitzki: The Perfect Shot as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Nowitzki: The Perfect Shot violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Nowitzki: The Perfect Shot.
- Which films are like Nowitzki: The Perfect Shot?
- Films with a similar feel include Senna, The Last Dance, and Free Solo.
- How long is Nowitzki: The Perfect Shot?
- Nowitzki: The Perfect Shot runs 106 minutes.
- Where can I watch Nowitzki: The Perfect Shot?
- In United States, Nowitzki: The Perfect Shot is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
