Honest achievements and stories of people who have gone through many obstacles to achieve their goal cannot but inspire. These 20 best films about sports from domestic and foreign cinema will be an excellent confirmation of this idea. You will enjoy interesting stories, colorful graphics, life lessons and a powerful charge of motivation to make your own breakthroughs and victories!
1. Bring It On (2000)
The story of the new leader of a school support group who, due to inexperience and naivety, puts her team in an awkward position in an important competition. Will Torrance Shipman (Kirsten Dunst) be able to fix everything and prove that she is a worthy team captain?
2. Million Dollar Baby (2004)
Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank) decides to become a professional boxer. And although the girl clearly has talent, she has no experience behind her. The debutante has yet to gain the respect of her ringmates and a skeptical coach.
3. Rocky (1976)
Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) dreams of fame as a wrestler in the ring. One day a guy gets a chance to take part in a serious fight. The novice boxer readily agrees, forgetting to clarify all the terms of the contract.
4. Soul Surfer (2011)
Bethany Hamilton (Anna Sophia Robb) was attacked by a shark as a child and lost one arm. But the injury did not break the girl, who decided to become the best surfer by all means. The story is based on real events.
5. Willpower (2016)
A dark-skinned athlete no one counted on suddenly wins four major awards at the Olympics. The film reveals the importance of believing in yourself and striving to win, no matter what.
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6. Race (2013)
The plot tells about real Formula 1 drivers from the 1970s. The confrontation between two ambitious leaders with completely different characters and sports strategies leads to dire consequences. Can a happy ending be expected in the face of such competition?
7. Legend number 17 (2012)
The history of the USSR hockey player Valery Kharlamov (Danila Kozlovsky), who one day became a world legend. Grueling training, disappointing setbacks, misunderstandings and problems with loved ones - the player had to overcome many difficulties on the way to glory.
8. Rebel (2006)
Due to problems with her mother, young gymnast Hayley Graham (Missy Peregrym) moves away from sports and begins to lead a dubious lifestyle. Once under arrest, the girl realizes that she has only two options - a prison or a gymnastics school with strict rules.
9. Tonya against everyone (2017)
Figure skater Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie) shows excellent results on the ice and confidently wins first places in competitions. But this is not enough for her husband, and he decides to promote his famous wife up the career ladder using dangerous methods.
10. The Karate Kid (2010)
When little Daniel (Jaden Smith) moves to a new school, he almost immediately gets into trouble with local bullies. To learn how to defend himself, the boy turns to the master of martial arts, who turns out to be the famous actor Jackie Chan.
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11. Slaughter football (2001)
What will happen if you combine the art of Shaolin and ordinary street football? The main character of the film, having gathered a team of like-minded people, tries to create this unusual mix. But will he get something worthwhile?
12. Lefty (2015)
Billy Hope (Jake Gyllenhaal), at the request of his wife, decides to leave professional boxing and devote time to his family. However, from that moment on, his life begins to rapidly collapse. The wife dies, the daughter is taken away by the guardianship authorities, the best friend turns away at the most difficult moment. To reassemble his life bit by bit and reunite with little Layla (Oona Lawrence), Billy will have to go to one last serious fight.
13. Trainer (2018)
In big sports, they are very strict about even minor mistakes.Yuri Stoleshnikov (Danila Kozlovsky) commits several serious offenses on the field and loses his place in the team. Soon he was invited to become the coach of a football club and rehabilitate his name. But the preparation and morale of the new provincial FC is desperate for a dramatic change.
14. Only girls in sports (2014)
A group of guys who easily get into trouble decides to pretend to be girls in order to avoid the chase and at the same time get to know pretty athletes. But how long will the heroes be able to remain "undercover"?
15. Champions: Faster. Higher. Stronger (2016)
Three athletes, three stories, threefold thirst for victory. The plot tells about real people, their hard fates and sacrifices, which each had to go for the sake of victory and recognition.
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16. Touching the void (2003)
Two climbers climb one of the toughest mountain points in South America. Friends rejoice at the achievement, believing that the most difficult thing has long been over. Nevertheless, they have a long and even more dangerous descent ahead. Will climbers regret their decision to climb the peak?
17. Goal! (2005)
The talented football player Santiago Munez (Cuno Becker) is showing great promise. As a result, the guy is noticed by a sports agent and invites him to try his luck in a more prestigious team. To do this, a footballer needs to get to England, and already at this stage, problems begin.
18. Game plan (2007)
In the life of Joe Kingman (Dwayne Johnson), there is only football and bachelorhood habits. Everything changes the day Joe finds out that he has a little daughter, ready to re-educate his negligent dad.
19. Wimbledon (2004)
Tennis player Peter (Paul Bettany) does not get along with sports, because in the competition lists he is now and then the first from the end. But a chance to participate in a prestigious tournament and sudden love give the guy strength and give him hope of winning.
20. White People Can't Jump (1992)
Billy Hoyle (Woody Harrelson) makes money from sports controversy. Nobody believes that a white guy can play basketball well. Billy uses this stereotype and gets paid. One day one of the losers makes a tempting offer to the guy and gets his consent. But what will it turn out to be for Billy?
