21 best movie about sports

1. Mad bull

Raging Bull

• USA, 1980.
• Drama, biopic.
• Duration: 129 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,2.

The screenplay is based on the memoirs of the boxer Jake LaMotta. The fighter nicknamed "Raging Bull" was cruel and merciless, not only in the ring, but in life. The film explores his destructive relationship with loved ones - his wife and brother.

On the "Raging Bull", instantly became a classic movie, you can not tell a couple of sentences. It is better to see this movie, to self assess and genius of installation, and the talent of Robert De Niro, for which this reel of film became the fourth joint project with ScorseseAnd the intricacies of the game from the spectators' senses.

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2. Million Dollar Baby

Million Dollar Baby

• United States, 2004.
• Sports drama.
• Duration: 132 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,1.

The plot is based on the relationship ambitious women and older experienced coach. The meaning of life waitress Maggie - this is boxing. In the role of a mentor, she wants to see only the surly old man Dunn, but he repeatedly refused because "does not train girls."

Multifaceted talent Clint Eastwood does not cease to be surprised. The "baby" Clint made as a director and actor, with him and was able to do both. In total, the film won four "Oscar".

But watching a movie should not because of the awards and not even for the sake of the constellation of artists such as Hilary Swank and Morgan Freeman. "Million Dollar Baby" - this is one of the most poignant stories in the film. Boxing's not more than a backdrop for a touching tale of love, loneliness and humanity.

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3. Rocky

Rocky

• USA, 1976.
• Drama.
• Duration: 119 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,1.

Rocky Balboa - second-rate boxer loser. World boxing champion in the heavyweight division Apollo Creed decides to be beaten with some unpromising rookie. And it falls on a random selection of Rocky, for which this fight gets a chance to prove their exclusivity.

"Rocky" in 1976 is considered to be a pop cultural achievement and one of the most important era films. Over time, he became a heavy-handed long-playing franchise of eight paintings, including the "Creed Legacy Rocky" and "Creed 2".

Both spin-off adequately supplemented the original films and, in addition to commercial success, was praised by critics.

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4. The Wrestler

The Wrestler

• USA, France, 2008.
• Sports drama.
• Duration: 111 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,9

The protagonist Randy Robinson - former star of wrestling. After a heart attack he was forced to forget about fighting forever. However, trying to restore order in their own lives, Randy realizes that he has nothing except the ring.

Darren Aronofsky He filled his hand on stories about people who are slowly going crazy. "The Wrestler" - another reflection on the theme of the director of life crisis and disintegration of the personality.

Even more feel the film makes an incredibly compelling game Mickey Rourke, who played the part himself. Role fighter Danny became a kind of "resurrection" of the actor after a long decline in his career.

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5. Invisible side

The Blind Side

• United States, 2009.
• Sports drama.
• Duration: 129 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,7.

The film is based on the true story of Michael Oera - professional player in college football. Poor African-American boy gets acquainted with a woman from the safe area of ​​the city and becoming part of it the ideal family.

Conceived as it was originally or not, but the fact is that the movie turned out more about family values ​​than about the sport. Critics praised the game Sandra Bullock. Among other interesting actors of the film can be noted Kathy Bates ( "Misery," "Dolores Claiborne") and still very young Lily Collins.

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6. The man who changed everything

Moneyball

• United States, 2011.
• Biography, Drama.
• Duration: 126 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,6.

Billy Beane - Manager poor baseball team. Competitors lured the best players, the situation seems hopeless. Help came unexpectedly in the face of the economic faculty of the graduate. Man offers a selection system based on mathematical statistics. Billy decides take a chance and type the command of the little-known athletes.

Emotional drama about baseball from one of the most famous contemporary writers Aaron Sorkin ( "A Few Good Men," "Charlie Wilson's War," "The Social Network").

Jonah Hill's role here - one of the best in his career. But the main decoration of the film - clearly Brad Pitt. Billy Beane - a dreamer, an enthusiast and a tender father. So people want to empathize and to the movies, and in life.

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7. Tonya against all

I, Tonya

• United States, 2017.
• Black comedy, sports movie biopic.
• Duration: 121 min.
• IMDb: 7,5.

Figure skating - a sport for the good girls from decent families. It's not about the savage American slum Tonya Harding. Her life - a never-ending cycle of violence: first, cruel mother, then her husband, a sadist. But in spite of everything Tonya becomes a star of ice, ready to do anything for the championship.

Film based on the biography of the American figure skater, the first in the United States has made a triple axel. Usually biopic - a success story, not fall. And "Tonya against all" in this sense is unique, because it forces the viewer to empathize distant from the image of the "right girl" character. And the question of domestic violence, illuminated in the painting, nowadays more than ever relevant.

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8. Miracle

Miracle

• United States, 2004.
• Sports drama.
• Duration: 135 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,5.

True story Horba coach Brooks, who should lead the US Olympic hockey team to victory over the invincible Soviet team.

For Americans, this landmark hockey game in 1980 really was a real miracle, comparable to the landing of Neil Armstrong on the moon. Events of such level will inevitably screen adaptations. In total, about the "Miracle on Ice" were filmed one documentary and two feature films.

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9. 42

42

• United States, 2013.
• Sports drama.
• Duration: 128 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,5.

In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American, got into the Main Baseball League. And you have to face the hostility and racism he expected in his professional career.

Based on a true story the story of how segregation was destroyed in baseball. Chadwick Bozeman, who played Jackie Robinson, is now best known as Black Panther. For Harrison Ford's role as Branch's Ricky became the first biographical work.

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10. Eddie Eagle

Eddie the Eagle

• UK, USA, Germany, 2016.
• Drama, comedy, sports movie, biography.
• Duration: 106 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,4.

Based on real events in the history of the British skier Eddie Edwards. Despite the constant setbacks and a complete lack of skills, Eddie does not leave attempts to realize a dream - to get to the Olympic Games.

It's the classic story of the "little man", laced with soulful humor. Under a fun packed hid the idea that, even if your goals do not have the great importance for society, they should pursue.

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11. coach Carter

Coach Carter

• USA, Germany, 2005.
• Sports drama.
• Duration: 136 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,3.

Former basketball coach Ken Carter becomes Richmond team. At work, he uses a fairly rigid methods, but the guys win one game after another. But when suddenly it turns out that the learning achievement of boys limping, Carter cancels training and sends its players to the library. As a result, the team missed the match and earns two technical defeat.

The real story that occurred in California in 1999. Directed by Thomas Carter puts into the mouth of his protagonist important idea: to win, of course, good, but not more important than finish school and go to college. The second valuable promise: sports in the first place teamwork. In fact, this and to teach good coach.

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12. Jerry Maguire

jerry Maguire

• United States, 1996.
• Sports drama, comedy.
• Duration: 139 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,3.

A successful sports agent Jerry Maguire fired for criticizing the authorities. The protagonist does not give up and decided to found his own company. It is supported only in love with his single mother and eccentric cranky footballer.

"Jerry Maguire" was warmly received by critics and unofficially considered the best acting work Tom Cruise. Surprisingly good movie that money come and go, but love is eternal.

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13. The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid

• United States, 1984.
• Action, Drama, Family film.
• Duration: 126 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,2.

Rookie be easy. Dan moved with her mother to Los Angeles, and immediately it is making a lot of enemies. Teenager is taken to help his new friend - an old Japanese Miyagi, a martial arts master.

Nostalgic film has become a cult classic for fans of martial arts and gave birth to an entire franchise. Symbol painting was the song You're the Best.

And if you want something fresh on the same topic, you can safely include the excellent series "Cobra Kai", released on YouTube Premium.

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14. battle of the sexes

Battle of the Sexes

• US, UK, 2017.
• Comedy, drama, sports movie.
• Duration: 121 min.
• IMDb: 6,7.

Eccentric and experienced Bobby Riggs is ready to prove his superiority over any woman on the court. And he challenges young tennis player Billie Jean King. At stake is the reputation as a result of all women's sports.

A movie with a social message, based on real events. Exhibition match between Riggs and King was of great importance in the struggle for women's rights and entered history as the "Battle of the sexes." Emma Stone and Steve Carell are almost indistinguishable from historical prototypes.

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15. Bend It Like Beckham

Bend It Like Beckham

• UK, Germany, 2002.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 109 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,7.

Jess - football fan. She lives in London and wants to ever play like David Beckham. However, the Indian family sees it only in the traditional role of a married woman. Once Jesse met with the same obsessive Footballer Jules, who invites her to a real team.

amusing comedy about women's football, stereotypes and collision dissimilar cultures. The film became one of the first in the career of Keira Knightley and brought international creative success of its creator, Briton of Indian origin Gurinder Chadha.

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16. over the ring

Above the Rim

• USA, 1994.
• Sports drama.
• Duration: 96 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,6.

Kyle Lee Watson - a young and talented basketball player. The film tells the story of his complicated relationship with a drug dealer and a school security guard - former basketball star.

Criminal sports drama, an interesting fact that it starred the iconic rap musician Tupac Shakur. In the main role here - professional basketball player Duane Martin.

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17. Upward movement

• Russia, 2017.
• Sports drama.
• Duration: 133 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,6

Basketball teams of the USSR and the United States are preparing to face each other at the Munich Olympics. The American team is considered to be invincible, but the Soviet national team coach believes in his players. At the end of the audience learns why the final tournament of the year 1972 went down in history as the "basketball 3 seconds."

It is difficult not to mention the story of the review[BadComedian] - Up Movement (Plagiarism or great is not it?) by BadComedian, which has led many to reconsider their attitude to the film. In a two-hour analysis of blogger accused kinodela of distorting the facts and pointed to the suspicious similarity of the script with the film "The Miracle."

"Move up" and the truth is as if not plagiarism, then a free remake for sure. Although it is possible that there are partly to blame cinematic cliches that sin almost all the sports drama.

The only thing we can confidently say - our film is based on the order more beautiful. The only pity is that in this case in the "upward movement" one spoonful of truth falls barrel of historical mistakes and inaccuracies.

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18. mighty ducks

The Mighty Ducks

• United States, 1992.
• Comedy, drama, family film.
• Duration: 100 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,5.

Erring lawyer Gordon Bombay is sentenced to community service - he will be the coach of a children's hockey team. However, players of any kids, but Gordon has never stopped this nonsense.

Inspirational film for children and adults. "Ducklings" became a pop-cultural phenomenon, and even parodied in an episode of "South Park."

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19. She - male

She's the Man

• United States, 2006.
• Youth comedy.
• Duration: 105 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,4.

Viola high school - football player even where. But the small number of women's football team not allowed in the school tournament, Viola and requests that its member in the male part. But still it fails, because the girls will never catch up with the guys. And the only way - to change into his brother Sebastian and qualify in the men's team another school.

Free paraphrase Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night." Suitable to all, who of research interest like to watch comedy zero. It is possible that someone film and does inspire to read Shakespeare.

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20. Space jam

Space Jam

• United States, 1996.
• Comedy, family movie, animation.
• Duration: 87 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,4.

Cartoon aliens invade the Earth to capture the rabbit Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky pig and the other characters in Looney Tunes. But Bugs and company are not easy to give up and meet the challenge usurpers to a basketball game.

However, the chance of winning almost there, and then cartoons decided to call for help basketball superstar Michael Jordan.

The very idea to connect the Looney Tunes and basketball was taken from the popular commercials with a similar plot. Benefit Michael Jordan turned weird, but nice. See stands for the powerful tide nostalgia for the nineties and Bill Murray in the role of Bill Murray.

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21. Become successful

Bring It On

• United States, 2000.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 98 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,0.

The plot is centered around the girls from the support group and their relationships with each other. Torrance high school becomes the new captain of the cheerleaders and the team finds out that her predecessor secretly borrowed someone else's program of performances.

The typical life-affirming comedy youth. The film grew up in a landmark franchise of five full-length films, of which the view is worth only one: the young Kirsten Dunst is the time of "The Virgin Suicides" redeems everything.

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