20 of the running of films that you should definitely see

1. Desert Runners

• Documentary, drama, adventure.
• USA 2013.
• Duration: 99 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,6.

This is a film about the famous ultramarathon Des Sables, which is held annually in the Sahara Desert in Morocco. For some, this ultramarathon really turns into a nightmare, and to reach the finish line is not all. You want to understand how hard it is? Watch the movie, rather than a few 5-minute video on YouTube.

2. marathon spirit

• Documentary.
• USA, 2007.
• Duration: 104 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,6.

This documentary tells the story of what it is - to run the famous distance of 42 kilometers and 195 meters. He filmed all over the world: North America, Europe, Africa and Asia - and combines history as a marathon enthusiasts and athletes from around the world who are preparing to Chicago marathon.

3. home stretch

• Drama.
• France, 2011.
• Duration: 98 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,3.

This is a film about the newly released from prison, a former athlete and a young athlete Leila Yannick, who lost his sight in an accident. He was not going to give up and throw the workout, and Leila becomes his povodyrom on the treadmill. Very touching film, takes the quick.

4. Prefontaine

• Drama, Romance, Biography.
• USA 1997.
• Duration: 106 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,8.

This biopic about the dramatic life of the legendary Steve Prefontaine - the athlete, who had no equal on the treadmill. On the way to the victory he had to endure the defeat that would have stopped many of us, but not him. If you are really interested in, through what are athletes on their way to the gold medal, it is highly recommended.

5. Endurance

• Documentary, drama, biography.
• US, UK, Germany, in 1999.
• Duration: 83 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,3.

Another biopic, but this time a documentary about the life and achievements of the Ethiopian stayer and marathon runner Haile Gebrselassie.

6. Marathon

• Drama, Biography.
• South Korea, in 2005.
• Duration: 117 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,8.

This film tells the story of a mother who wants to make his son a marathoner. Her son has autism and, as a consequence, there is a very hard to contact with the outside world. But Kyong Sok believes that there is an occupation that it is very suitable - run. Along with former champion ran Jeong ukoma she decides to make her son a great marathon.

7. Ran to the heavens

• Drama, Biography.
• North Korea, in 2000.
• Duration: 88 minutes.

This biopic tells the story of the athlete Chong Song Ok, who in 1998 took the gold in the marathon at the World Championships in Seville. As a result of this victory, she became the first athlete in the history of the country that received the title of Hero of the DPRK. But until then... Guess what penalties are athletes who lost competitions?

Bit unusual to see in a movie-producing countries North Korea, is not it? From this film it becomes even more interesting. ;)

8. chariots of fire

• Drama, Biography.
• United Kingdom 1981.
• Duration: 119 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,2.

Historical drama, filmed on the basis of real events, tells the story of two athletes competing for ever-runners representing Great Britain at the Olympics in 1924 in Paris: Cambridge student, Jew Harold Abrahams and Scottish missionary Eric Liddell.

9. Holy Ralph

• Drama, comedy.
• Canada 2004.
• Duration: 98 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,6.

The film is about 14-year-old Ralph troubled teens who come to the shelter and their obnoxious behavior brings others to distraction. And only one person was able to see his unique running qualities - his father Hibbert. Ralph's mother falls ill, and only a miracle can save her. Ralph decides that it is a miracle - his victory at the Boston Marathon, and decides in whatever was to make it for the sake of his mother.

10. Forrest Gump

• Drama, romance, comedy.
• USA 1994.
• Duration: 142 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,8.

I think that this cult film needs no introduction, but if you have not watched, then correct this misunderstanding! Very kind and bright film, which still proves again that if we want to do something, you just need to start doing it, that's all! Forrest decided to run, while having to put it mildly, not very athletic form. ;)

11. without limit

• Drama, Biography.
• USA, 1998.
• Duration: 117 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,2.

This is another version of the film about the life of Steve Prefontaine, but a little more dynamic. You can see the two and then compare.

12. Running the Dream: The Story Gail Divers

• Drama, Biography.
• USA, 1996.
• Duration: 99 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,4.

The film-biography about the difficult life of the famous American runner Gail Divers, which has fallen down a lot of problems after the Olympic Games in Seoul in 1986, including a heavy paralysis and cancer. But Gail not only does not give up - it proves once again just how endless our opportunities! She's comeback and wins two gold medals at the Olympics in Barcelona in 1992, and four years later in Atlanta, takes the gold in the 100 meters.

13. four minutes

• Drama, Biography, History.
• USA, Canada, 2005.
• IMDb: 6,9.

movie channel ESPN, telling about the life of the famous British athlete Roger Bannister, who was the first in the history of racing overcome a mile in 4 minutes, made a real breakthrough in athletics.

14. Run Fatboy Run

• Romance, comedy.
• United Kingdom, USA, 2007.
• Duration: 100 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,6.

The protagonist Dennis, fearing the burden of responsibility, leaves his pregnant fiancée. His life was flowing sad and hopeless, he came to nothing, and seeks in a few years becomes a normal "sofa seal" with saggy belly and flabby muscles. But at some point he decides to win back the love of his former fiancee, and simultaneously to outdo her new friend - and handsome athlete, and for the sake of going... to run the London Marathon!

15. "Run Lola Run", Germany, 1998

• Thriller, Drama, Crime.
• Germany, 1998.
• Duration: 81 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,7.

This is another cult movie, but it is not about race or marathon. He's just a girl who has to run pretty fast to save his unlucky friend Manny, who is also a small courier large bandit and lost his bag with money. Amount - thousand marks, and Lola has only 20 minutes to get them.

16. One square mile

• Drama.
• USA 2014.
• Duration: 96 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,3.

The main character - a young guy Drew Jacobs. Since childhood, life was not present for him: he lost his father early, eventually impoverished family, and my brother had problems with the police. But the familiar coach Jacobs sees the makings of a good athlete that can change the entire life of Drew.

17. Trainer

• Drama, Biography.
• USA 2014.
• Duration: 129 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,4.

The movie is based on real events. The plot revolves around the history of the team coach and junior runners of California town of McFarland. Almost all the local boys of Latin American families who can barely make ends meet. Sports career - their only chance of success, and it will have to fight.

18. unbroken

• Drama, War, Biography.
• USA 2014.
• Duration: 137 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,2.

This biographical film tells the story of an American runner Louis Louis Zamperini. He achieved career heights and participated in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. But the war turned sharply to his fate. The film tells the trials through which the athlete was held in the sport and in Japanese captivity.

19. Marathon

• Comedy, Drama.
• Netherlands 2012.
• Duration: 107 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,5.

Comedy about sports adventures of four Dutch men. The main characters work in the body shop, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. To earn money and pay off debts, the friends decide to run Rotterdam Marathon. They did not stop even advanced age and the absence of training.

20. Running

• Drama.
• Canada, 1979.
• Duration: 102 minutes.
• IMDb: 5,8.

American athlete Michael Andropolis preparing for the Olympic Games. Meanwhile, personal athlete's life goes downhill. Marriage is about to fall apart, and children are no longer respected father. Now before Michael faces a difficult task: to not let the fans and return the location of loved ones.