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85
8.1
/760813/
80
/13551/
79
/10147/
4.0
/436481/
90
/268/
90
/15860/
86
/39/
cc age 14+

Million Dollar Baby (2004)
Despondent over a painful estrangement from his daughter, trainer Frankie Dunn isn't prepared for boxer Maggie Fitzgerald to enter his life. But Maggie's determined to go pro and to convince Dunn and his cohort to help her.
poster
Criterion Channel
81
80
7.6
/23834/
72
/390/
72
/285/
3.9
/16701/
100
/34/
90
/535/
82
/15/
cc age 11+

My Life as a Dog (1985)
A boy, obsessed with comparing himself with those less fortunate, experiences a different life at the home of his aunt and uncle in 1959 Sweden.
poster
Kanopy
80
7.5
/258965/
75
/12491/
74
/6077/
3.9
/1118629/
90
/384/
88
/1267/
77
/47/
cc age 16+

I, Tonya (2017)
Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises amongst the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her future in the sport is thrown into doubt when her ex-husband intervenes.
poster
Hoopla
78
7.3
/27068/
74
/765/
69
/322/
3.7
/29408/
97
/34/
80
/786/
84
/15/
cc age 12+

The Bad News Bears (1976)
An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.
poster
MGM Plus
77
7.0
/173724/
69
/8239/
69
/2531/
3.8
/2588691/
88
/381/
76
/257/
82
/64/
cc age 15+

Challengers (2024)
Tennis player turned coach Tashi has taken her husband, Art, and transformed him into a world-famous Major champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she signs him up for a "Challenger" event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.
poster
77
7.2
/26306/
74
/855/
73
/457/
3.7
/53945/
86
/113/
95
/8465/
73
/29/
cc age 14+

Love & Basketball (2000)
Monica Wright and Quincy McCall grew up in the same neighborhood and have known each other since childhood. As they grow into adulthood, they fall in love, but they also share another all-consuming passion: basketball. As Quincy and Monica struggle to make their relationship work, they follow separate career paths though high school and college basketball and, they hope, into stardom in big-league professional ball.
poster
Hulu
77
7.1
/141927/
70
/4981/
69
/3029/
3.8
/299633/
93
/155/
72
/7811/
85
/35/
cc age 17+

The Host (2006)
A teenage girl is captured by a giant mutated squid-like creature that appears from Seoul's Han River after toxic waste was dumped in it, prompting her family into a frantic search for her.
poster
76
7.6
/988/
68
/17/
60
/8/
3.5
/240/
87
/98/
84
/245/
cc age 12+

The Heart of the Game (2005)
The Heart of the Game captures the passion and energy of a Seattle high school girls' basketball team as they strive to win the state championship, the eccentricity of their unorthodox coach, and the incredible true story of one player's fight to play the game she loves.
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The Roku Channel
75
7.4
/379/
77
/23/
68
/8/
3.5
/276/
88
/34/
77
/10/

Head Games (2012)
Former football player and wrestler Chris Nowinski's quest to publicize recent findings about the often dire consequences of head concussions sustained by athletes in contact sports — injuries that have previously been considered momentary setbacks and ignored in the name of toughness and dedication to the team.
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Amazon Prime Video
75
6.7
/4747/
68
/280/
65
/150/
3.4
/21638/
96
/45/
79
/26/
72
/10/
cc age 16+

Princess Cyd (2017)
High school athlete Cyd Loughlin lives alone with her depressive father in South Carolina, perpetually longing to get away from it all. When her aunt, famous novelist Miranda Ruth, agrees to host her for a few weeks during the summer, Cyd jumps at the opportunity. While there, she falls for a girl in the neighborhood, even as she and her aunt gently challenge each other in the realms of sex and spirit.
poster
74
6.9
/72160/
71
/2136/
67
/1100/
3.6
/109690/
86
/189/
74
/5049/
68
/32/
cc age 14+

Whip It (2009)
In Bodeen, Texas, an indie-rock loving misfit finds a way of dealing with her small-town misery after she discovers a roller derby league in nearby Austin.
poster
Hoopla
73
7.0
/14423/
64
/116/
63
/148/
3.6
/5579/
87
/85/
79
/262/
77
/28/
cc age 16+

Italian for Beginners (2000)
Several lonely hearts in a semi-provincial suburb of a town in Denmark use a beginner's course in Italian as the platform to meet the romance of their lives. The film, which unspools the connections and family drama shared between the students, complies with several aesthetic principles of Dogme 95 movement.
poster
Criterion Channel
73
6.7
/11893/
70
/221/
65
/188/
3.4
/7803/
87
/133/
75
/389/
70
/34/
cc age 15+

Girlfight (2000)
Diana Guzman, a troubled Brooklyn teenager, decides to channel her aggression by training to become a boxer, all while keeping it a secret from her father.
poster
Netflix
72
7.1
/44328/
72
/1707/
70
/523/
3.3
/120249/
86
/166/
86
/189/
63
/36/
cc age 14+

NYAD (2023)
Athlete Diana Nyad sets out at 60 to achieve a nearly impossible lifelong dream: to swim from Cuba to Florida across more than 100 miles of open ocean.
poster
68
6.4
/2979/
69
/250/
65
/49/
3.2
/6423/
73
/66/
88
/48/
64
/11/
cc age 13+

Queen of the Ring (2025)
In a time when pro wrestling for women was illegal all over the country, a small town single mother embraces the danger to change culture as she dominates America's most masculine sport to become the first million dollar female athlete in history.
poster
Criterion Channel
78
68
7.7
/5675/
73
/116/
68
/119/
3.7
/5868/
89
/9/
85
/35/

Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations (1938)
Starting with a long and lyrical overture, evoking the origins of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, Riefenstahl covers twenty-one athletic events in the first half of this two-part love letter to the human body and spirit, culminating with the marathon, where Jesse Owens became the first track and field athlete to win four gold medals in a single Olympics.
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68
6.3
/3485/
66
/79/
58
/47/
3.3
/4356/
74
/34/
53
/51/
71
/13/

Personal Best (1982)
Young sprinter Chris Cahill is having difficulty reaching her potential as an athlete, until she meets established track star Tory Skinner. As Tory and her coach help Chris with her training, the two women form friendship that evolves into a romantic relationship. Their intimacy, however, becomes complicated when Chris' improvement causes them to be competitors for the Olympic team.
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67
6.4
/12737/
70
/388/
73
/59/
3.2
/24476/
67
/199/
96
/63/
58
/38/
cc age 15+

Christy (2025)
Christy Martin never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim. But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it—confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death.
poster
Criterion Channel
67
6.8
/831/
75
/31/
70
/16/
3.6
/1495/
57
/14/
58
/2/

Visions of Eight (1973)
Eight acclaimed filmmakers bring their unique and differing perspectives to the 1972 Summer Olympic Games held in Munich. The segments include Lelouch's take on Olympic losers and their struggle to remain dignified even in the face of bitter disappointment and defeat; Zetterling's dramatic exploration of the world of weightlifting; and Pfleghar's piece on young Russian gymnast Ludmilla Tourischev's majestic performance on the uneven bars.
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67
6.0
/493/
54
/12/
72
/10/
3.7
/868/
58
/5/

Pumping Iron II: The Women (1985)
PUMPING IRON II: THE WOMEN, a film that is changing the way the world views the female physique-creating "a new definition of the female form." Join four women as they prepare for the 1983 Caesars Palace World Cup Championship: the sultry and curvaceous Rachel McLish, the current champion; the super-muscular Bev Francis, Rachel's toughest competition; and newcomers Lori Bowen and Carla Dunlap.
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64
6.5
/22822/
71
/589/
63
/232/
3.3
/13830/
48
/40/
74
/776/
54
/20/
cc age 15+

Higher Learning (1995)
African-American student Malik is on a track scholarship; academics are not his strong suit, and he goes in thinking that his athletic abilities will earn him a free ride through college. Fudge, a "professional student" who has been at Columbus for six years so far, becomes friendly with Malik and challenges his views about race and politics in America.
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Amazon Prime Video
64
6.1
/25196/
67
/2578/
61
/856/
2.9
/39241/
80
/173/
49
/300/
68
/39/
cc age 6+

Early Man (2018)
Dug, along with his sidekick Hognob, unite a cavemen tribe to save their hidden valley from being spoiled and, all together as a team, to face the menace of a mysterious and mighty enemy, on the turf of an ancient and sacred sport.
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Kanopy
64
6.4
/190463/
68
/5183/
68
/3226/
3.5
/772034/
44
/113/
79
/41694/
45
/28/
cc age 12+

She's the Man (2006)
Viola Hastings is in a real jam. Complications threaten her scheme to pose as her twin brother, Sebastian, and take his place at a new boarding school. She falls in love with her handsome roommate, Duke, who loves beautiful Olivia, who has fallen for Sebastian! As if that were not enough, Viola's twin returns from London ahead of schedule but has no idea that his sister has already replaced him on campus.
poster
Netflix
63
6.5
/6831/
73
/598/
72
/324/
3.0
/7599/
53
/45/
79
/166/
44
/13/
cc age 8+

The Miracle Season (2018)
After the tragic death of star volleyball player Caroline "Line" Found, a team of dispirited high school girls must band together under the guidance of their tough-love coach in hopes of winning the state championship!
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Netflix
64
63
6.4
/21341/
66
/1299/
63
/781/
3.0
/22881/
65
/20/
66
/39/

The Occupant (2020)
An unemployed executive is forced to sell his apartment. When he discovers that he still has the keys, he becomes obsessed with the family that now lives there and decides to recover the life he has lost, at any price.
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71
63
6.9
/6500/
66
/82/
63
/70/
3.3
/3592/
85
/26/
69
/98/
79
/9/

Pat and Mike (1952)
Pat Pemberton is a brilliant athlete, except when her domineering fiancé is around. The ladies golf championship is in her reach until she gets flustered by his presence at the final holes. He wants them to get married and forget the whole thing, but she cannot give up on herself that easily. She enlists the help of Mike Conovan, a slightly shady sports promoter. Together they face mobsters, a jealous boxer, and a growing mutual attraction.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
62
6.3
/1962/
54
/33/
55
/34/
3.3
/1774/
63
/8/
57
/14/

The Rainbow (1989)
Born to a rich landowner in the waning days of the Victorian era, Ursula Brangwen grows into a beautiful young woman full of imagination and ambition. The free-spirited Ursula begins to feel trapped by her prim surroundings, but her life changes when she has an erotic experience with Winifred, a bisexual teacher. From then on, Ursula puts all of her passion and creativity into the pursuit of sexual fulfillment. But her insatiable quest becomes a source of anguish.
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Kanopy
62
6.3
/4015/
65
/86/
63
/85/
3.7
/9327/
75
/12/
63
/53/

Hail Mary (1985)
A college student gets pregnant without having intercourse, affecting people close and unrelated to her in different ways.
poster
61
5.7
/34364/
63
/1039/
59
/559/
3.0
/27055/
62
/143/
58
/5713/
61
/33/
cc age 14+

Blue Crush (2002)
Nothing gets between Anne Marie and her board. Living in a beach shack with three roommates, she is up before dawn every morning to conquer the waves and count the days until the Pipe Masters competition. Having transplanted herself to Hawaii with no one's blessing but her own, Anne Marie finds all she needs in the adrenaline-charged surf scene - until pro quarterback Matt Tollman comes along...
poster
Netflix
58
6.7
/6479/
72
/469/
76
/298/
2.7
/4441/
59
/17/
98
/2301/
17
/5/
cc age 10+

Overcomer (2019)
After reluctantly agreeing to coach cross-country, high school basketball Coach John Harrison helps the least likely runner attempt the impossible in the biggest race of the year.
poster
Criterion Channel
79
58
7.8
/2436/
77
/71/
77
/50/
4.2
/5646/

Tokyo Olympiad (1965)
This impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics pays as much attention to the crowds and workers as it does to the actual competitive events. Highlights include an epic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and America, and the final marathon race through Tokyo's streets. Two athletes are highlighted: Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who receives his second gold medal, and runner Ahamed Isa from Chad, representing a country younger than he is.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
79
56
6.9
/2565/
70
/111/
73
/78/
3.6
/12160/
100
/9/
91
/8/

DIVE (2022)
Mariel is a veteran elite diver who has one last chance at the Olympic Games. However, when a terrible truth comes to light, Mariel faces her biggest personal question: Is winning her true dream?
poster
60
49
5.9
/3063/
60
/93/
56
/50/
3.2
/1453/
83
/6/
40
/64/

Left Bank (2008)
When Marie moves into her boyfriend's apartment, she uncovers a disturbing mystery about the fate of the previous tenant.
poster
65
49
6.5
/1960/
61
/45/
64
/26/
3.2
/1588/
86
/7/
67
/39/
50
/5/

Million Dollar Mermaid (1952)
After overcoming polio, Annette Kellerman achieves fame and creates a scandal when her one-piece bathing suit is considered indecent.
poster
60
49
6.2
/4403/
67
/118/
61
/92/
3.1
/687/
62
/91/
58
/1404/
52
/25/
cc age 13+

Gracie (2007)
A teenager faces an uphill battle when she fights to give women the opportunity to play competitive soccer.
poster
49
48
4.6
/6259/
60
/347/
58
/172/
2.5
/11720/
40
/5/
41
/786/
cc age 9+

The Sandlot 2 (2005)
A decade has passed in the small town where the original Sandlot gang banded together during the summer of ’62 to play baseball and battle the Beast. Now, back at the dugout, nine new kids descend on the diamond only to discover that a descendant of the Beast lives in Mr. Mertle’s backyard – a monster of mythical proportions known as 'The Great Fear'.
poster
Kanopy
80
47
7.4
/1093/
76
/42/
71
/28/
3.7
/1172/
100
/9/
79
/2/
91
/4/

Over the Limit (2018)
Margarita Mamun, an elite Russian rhythmic gymnast, is struggling to become an Olympic champion. It is the most important year of her career and her last chance to achieve the ultimate goal, the gold Olympic medal. The film creates a captivating portrait of a young woman who is desperately trying to handle her own ambitions and meet the expectations of the official Russian training system.
poster
65
47
6.4
/2638/
63
/64/
61
/56/
3.5
/2039/
70
/24/

...All the Marbles (1981)
A two-bit promoter tries to take a women's wrestling team to the top.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
46
42
4.8
/5856/
55
/179/
52
/115/
2.5
/11000/
57
/7/
19
/76/

Graduation Day (1981)
After the death of a high school track star during a race, a mysterious killer in a fencing mask begins murdering her friends and teachers.
poster
Rakuten Viki
70
41
7.0
/1574/
76
/45/
68
/31/
3.3
/4844/

May Who? (2015)
As May's heart rate rises, she emits electricity. When she falls for the school heartthrob, she enlists the help of Pong, who has a crush of his own.
poster
Pluto TV
39
4.6
/16328/
52
/608/
50
/325/
2.6
/23774/
27
/11/
42
/989/
9
/5/

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
After a wave of reports of mysterious attacks involving people and pets being eaten by the traditionally docile fruit, a special government task force is set up to investigate the violent fruit and put a stop to their murderous spree.
poster
Kanopy
58
38
5.7
/1321/
59
/158/
60
/38/
2.9
/1642/

Her Body (2023)
A Czech high diver's Olympic dreams are shattered when she suffers a devastating injury while training. Forced to leave the sport she loves, she follows a photographer friend into the world of nude modeling, ultimately reinventing herself as an adult film actress. Inspired by the true story of diving champion Andrea Absolonová.
poster
The Roku Channel
64
38
6.3
/2352/
67
/67/
61
/38/
3.1
/417/
65
/100/

The Gymnast (2006)
The stunning Dreya Weber stars as a former top gymnast who discovers love and a new life path when she teams up with a dancer (played by former L.A. Lakers cheerleader Addie Yungmee) for an ambitious Las Vegas aerial act show.
poster
68
33
6.4
/1445/
70
/30/
63
/31/
3.2
/578/
79
/25/

The Other Side of the Mountain (1975)
One year before the Olympics, Jill Kinmont, an 18-year-old skiing champion, suffers a fall during competition and is left paralyzed. With her life now completely altered, she undergoes an exhausting fight to regain some of what she has lost.
poster
61
32
6.3
/1054/
61
/49/
65
/32/
3.5
/3283/
50
/7/

Magic Crystal (1986)
Archaeologist Shum finds an antique jade with supernatural power in Greece. The stone is wanted both by KGB's agent Karoff and the Interpol. Shum asks his friend Nike for help. However, Shum is finally caught by KGB but the jade is slipped into the hands of a boy called Pan.
poster
68
30
7.3
/914/
66
/32/
62
/30/
3.4
/887/
76
/18/

You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown (1979)
Charlie Brown, Marcie and Snoopy compete in the Junior Olympics' decathlon event.
poster
Criterion Channel
69
29
6.9
/955/
64
/22/
62
/28/
3.7
/4018/
80
/1/

Something Different (1963)
In her first feature, Věra Chytilová uses a combination of documentary and fiction film techniques to tell two stories in counterpoint. The first follows Olympic champion gymnast Eva Bosáková, who contemplates retirement as she undergoes a gruelling training schedule; the second, a housewife who is unappreciated and ignored by her husband.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
68
26
7.2
/801/
73
/71/
62
/19/
3.4
/874/

Zátopek (2021)
Autumn 1968, the Australian running record holder Ron Clarke is coming to Prague, hoping that his old friend and role model, Emil Zátopek, the most famous Czech athlete of all time, will help him overcome the biggest crisis of his career.


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