Top 47 Best Sports Movies On Netflix In 2023 [Ranked]

 

Sports films belong to a genre that focuses on showing prominence to a particular sport throughout a film's plot and acts as its central theme. They often contain sub-categories too, and these productions are specifically for a sport or sports-related topic, even though it isn't always the primary concern and often plays an allegorical role.

 

It can be about a team or an individual athlete, about a rivalry or a noteworthy performance. If you're looking to watch a good sports movie on Netflix, we've listed some of the best ones below.

 

 

1. Million Dollar Baby (2004)

 

 

Million Dollar Baby is a movie that has something for everyone. Directed by Clint Eastwood, and featuring an exceptional cast led by Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, and Morgan Freeman, the film was released in 2004 to universal acclaim.

 

It went on to gross an impressive $216,763,646 at the box office, cementing its place as one of the most successful movies of its time.

 

Margaret 'Maggie' Fitzgerald is a waitress and aspiring boxer who shows up at a rundown LA gym owned and operated by fussy Irish-American trainer Frankie Dunn, asking him to train her.

 

He refuses by saying that he doesn't train girls and it's a little late for her to start her boxing career now. Frankie's close friend and employee Eddie 'Scrap-Iron' Dupris, convinces him to help Maggie and he reluctantly agrees, especially after his prized prospect 'Big Willie' Little sings elsewhere, getting frustrated with Frankie's consistent rejections for championship bouts.

 

As Maggie fights her way up the amateur boxing division both she and Frankie find some purpose in life again.

 

 

 

2. Moneyball (2011)

 

 

Moneyball is one of the most acclaimed biography-drama features which is certainly worth giving a try.

 

Written for the screen by Steven Zaillian, and Aaron Sorkin and starring Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, and Jonah Hill in significant roles, the motion picture received favourable reviews from film critics. It managed a score of 7.6 from users on IMDb.

 

The general manager of the Oakland Athletics Billy Beane is distraught by the team's loss to the Yankees in the League Division Series. With the impending departure of the star players to free agency, he struggles against time to scout and put together a competitive team for the 2002 season within Oakland's limited budget.

 

 

 

3. The Wrestler (2008)

 

 

Released in 2008, The Wrestler is credited with bringing well-deserved acclaim to Darren Aronofsky. His sharp and confident direction kept the viewers glued to their seats for about 1 hour and 49 min.

 

Needless to mention, the motion picture managed to rake in the moolah at the box office and ended up delighting its producers. Its total global gross stood at around $44,734,660 by the end of its theatrical run.

 

Professional wrestler Randy 'The Ram' Robinson is past his prime and wrestles on weekends for independent promotions. After winning a local match, he agrees to a proposed 20th-anniversary match with his most notable opponent, 'The Ayatollah', hoping it'll propel him to stardom again.

 

As he intensifies his training, his heart gives away, unable to take the stress and strain of it. As Randy struggles to let go of the only life he finds comfort in, the world around him becomes a struggle for him to survive.

 

 

 

4. Creed (2015)

 

 

Creed is a critically acclaimed movie that has earned its place among the best films of its time.

 

With a talented director like Ryan Coogler at the helm and a stellar cast that includes Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, and Tessa Thompson, the movie has received rave reviews from both fans and critics alike.

 

Adonis 'Donnie' Johnson, son of former heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, wishes to follow in his dead father's footsteps and become a champion boxer. He seeks mentorship from Rocky Balboa, a former heavyweight boxing champion and a close friend of his father's.

 

Reluctant at first, Rocky eventually gives in, and they start to train, hoping to take on opponents deadlier than the ones his father competed with. Does he have it in him to champion his father's legacy?

 

 

 

5. The Fighter (2010)

 

 

The Fighter is an action-biography which has been helmed for the screen by David O. Russell.

 

Toplined by actors such as Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, and Amy Adams (main characters), the film was released in 2010 with a runtime of 1 hour and 56 min.

 

Micky Ward is an American welterweight boxer, managed by his mother and trained by his former boxer brother Dicky, who was best known for defeating Sugar Ray Leonard but is currently a crack cocaine addict.

 

Micky's skills are primarily exploited by his family for more money, forcing him into a shell, and a series of mishaps leads him to cut off from Dicky. Meanwhile, an HBO documentary slated to be about Dicky's comeback becomes about how crack ruined his life, leading him to reevaluate his life.

 

 

 

6. Rush (2013)

 

 

Bankrolled by Exclusive Media Group and helmed by Ron Howard, Rush is an action-biography that hit the screens in 2013.

 

James Hunt and Niki Lauda are exceptional race car drivers with a fierce rivalry dating back to the 1970 Formula Three race in London. In the 1976 season, Lauda manages to get a significant lead over the other racers.

 

On the day of the German Grand Prix, he urges the race to be cancelled due to heavy rain but is turned down by Hunt who believes Lauda has personal interests.

 

As the race proceeds, Lauda gets into a life-threatening accident that slowly puts his life into perspective, while Hunt uses it as an opportunity to do him one better.

 

 

 

7. Warrior (2011)

 

 

Actors Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, and Joel Edgerton have delivered stellar performances in Warrior. Thanks to them, the feature film was able to receive various nominations and wins, including GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, Golden Schmoes Awards, and Nevada Film Critics Society.

 

A broken family and an epic sports fight define the lives of two brothers. They are individually gearing up to win in a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) battle, known for its high-stakes nature and brutal outcomes.

 

Tommy Riordan is a former Marine with a dark past. He returns home to Pittsburgh and gets his recovering alcoholic father and former coach to train him for the upcoming MMA tournament.

 

The winnings are apparently the biggest in the sport's history and Tommy is not willing to let the opportunity slide. Brendan, his brother, is a former MMA fighter who is low on finances and luck.

 

He makes a living as a public school teacher. The MMA tourney's prize grants him a chance at long last to do good by his family. Bad memories have estranged Brendan from his father and brother.

 

Tensions rise as both brothers make their way up in the MMA ranks and seem set to face each other in the ring.

 

 

 

8. I, Tonya (2017)

 

 

Featuring Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, and Allison Janney in the lead, I, Tonya is a biography-comedy movie that was released in 2017. It comprises a talented team of crew members Craig Gillespie (director), Steven Rogers (screenplay), Nicolas Karakatsanis (cinematography), and others.

 

The motion picture received a score of 7.5 on IMDb, while it received 77 out of 100 on Metacritic.

 

Talented figure skater Tonya Harding makes a name for herself and becomes the first female American to complete two triple Axel jumps. Fighting all odds, including an abusive mother and ex-husband, Tonya slowly climbs the pillars of success.

 

However, in the 1994 Winter Olympics, her world comes crashing down after her ex-husband Jeff tries to sabotage a fellow opponent, Nancy's chances of winning, in a poorly planned attack, which leads Harding to become involved in one of the most notorious sports scandals of all time.

 

 

 

9. Rocky (1976)

 

 

Bankrolled by Chartoff-Winkler Productions, Rocky is a drama-sport starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, and Burt Young in prominent roles.

 

Helmed by John G. Avildsen, the motion picture became a box-office success as it amassed $117,235,147 in the United States of America and Canada. Its worldwide total was $117,250,402 against a production budget of $960,000.

 

A struggling boxer with big dreams, Rocky Balboa aims to fulfil his sporting goals while working as a debt collector on the side. His managers soon find a great opportunity to showcase Rocky's skills when heavyweight champion Apollo Creed pays Philadelphia a visit.

 

Though the match was set in such a way that Creed would win, Rocky was apparently not given the memo. Seeing the fight as his one solid chance to make his dreams come true, Rocky Balboa goes all out and gives thousands of people a run for their money.

 

 

 

10. Foxcatcher (2014)

 

 

Foxcatcher is a true masterpiece of biography-drama movies. The incredible acting performances of Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, and Mark Ruffalo will leave you spellbound.

 

Directed by Bennett Miller and written by E. Max Frye, and Dan Futterman, this film is an outstanding work of art. Released in 2014, it received critical acclaim and praise from fans, becoming a cult classic.

 

Mark and Dave Schultz are Olympic wrestling champions and estranged brothers. Wrestling enthusiast John E. du Pont, heir to the E. I. du Pont family fortune, arranges to fly Mark to his estate, where he has a private wrestling training facility and wants Mark to join his wrestling team Team Foxcatcher.

 

John wants to enlist Dave as well, but he declines. As time goes by, John's obsession with wrestling and getting Dave on board Team Foxcatchers begins to have repercussions on Mark's failing self-esteem.

 

 

 

11. King Richard (2021)

 

 

This acclaimed motion picture thrives on Zach Baylin's tight and textured screenplay, which has been brought to life on the big screen by Reinaldo Marcus Green. Therefore, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to claim that King Richard ends up providing lessons in screenwriting.

 

It's not surprising then that Reinaldo Marcus Green's unique execution of the screenplay helped the movie open to favourable reviews. Furthermore, it went on to earn well-deserved awards such as Academy Awards, USA, BAFTA Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

 

Richard Williams is a man with a plan. Having faced relentless violence, poverty, and racial discrimination, he’s looking to ensure both his daughters; Serena and Venus are able to catapult their ways among the best of the Tennis world.

 

He dreams of taking his daughters away from the ragged courts of Crompton, California to the stage of Wimbledon and beyond. King Richard is a film about a father's unwavering faith and determination to use both conventional and unconventional methods to ensure his daughters get the best stage to showcase their talent to take the world of Tennis and stardom by storm.

 

 

 

12. Jerry Maguire (1996)

 

 

Cameron Crowe’s screenplay in Jerry Maguire is so amusing and engaging that it seems to come along once in a blue moon. Needless to say, this comedy-drama feature is one that most fans of the genre must include in their watchlist.

 

Meet Jerry Maguire, a successful sports agent at Sports Management International, who has an epiphany about the dishonesty in his industry and decides to start his own agency. After being fired by SMI, Jerry faces off against his former protégé Bob Sugar to keep his clients, including Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rod Tidwell, who demands a $10 million contract.

 

With only one client left, Jerry puts all his efforts into Rod, while also falling in love with single mother Dorothy Boyd. As Jerry struggles to balance his personal and professional life, he must prove his worth as an agent to Rod and secure his future in the NFL.

 

 

 

13. Rudy (1993)

 

 

Rudy is a biography-drama film that has been helmed for the screen by David Anspaugh. It features actors Sean Astin, Jon Favreau, and Ned Beatty in pivotal roles. The motion picture was released in 1993 with a 1 hour and 54 min runtime.

 

Daniel Eugene 'Rudy' Ruettiger dreams of playing football at Notre Dame but lacks the grades and money needed and also doesn't have the talent or physical stature to play major college football.

 

While he starts working at a steel mill with his father and older brother, when his best friend Pete is killed in a mill explosion, he decides to go after his dream and make it happen.

 

 

 

14. Molly's Game (2017)

 

 

Aaron Sorkin, and Molly Bloom writes biography-crime flicks in which the characters appear to be quite real and relatable. One such motion picture is Molly's Game.

 

Directed by Aaron Sorkin, it stars Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, and Kevin Costner in the lead and opened to favourable reviews at the ticket windows.

 

Molly Bloom, a former Olympic-hopeful mogul skier, finds herself running high-stakes poker games for the rich and famous in LA after a career-ending injury. But when she's fired and starts her own games, she enters a dangerous world of addiction, mafia threats, and FBI investigations.

 

Molly must fight to protect her players and her secrets, with the help of a high-profile lawyer, and confront the truth about her father and her own choices.

 

 

 

15. A League of Their Own (1992)

 

 

Helmed for the screen by Penny Marshall, A League of Their Own is a comedy-drama that hit the screens in 1992.

 

Its crew members include Lowell Ganz, and Babaloo Mandel (screenplay), Miroslav Ondrícek (cinematography), and Cynthia Flynt (costume), among others. The full-length feature was able to amass over $132,440,069 at the box office and received American Comedy Awards, USA, ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards, and BMI Film & TV Awards.

 

With World War II threatening to shut down Major League Baseball, Chicago Cubs owner Walter Harvey persuades fellow owners to bankroll a women's league. Sisters Dottie and Kit travel to Harvey Field in Chicago for tryouts.

 

They and five others are selected to represent Rockford Peaches. The Peaches are managed by former star Cubs slugger, the cynical alcoholic Jimmy Dugan who treats the whole thing as a joke.

 

While the teammates bond, the sibling rivalry between Dottie and Kit grows, leading the latter to move to the Racine Belles.

 

 

 

16. Friday Night Lights (2004)

 

 

Headlined by Billy Bob Thornton, Jay Hernandez, and Derek Luke, Friday Night Lights is an action-drama that hit the screens in 2004.

 

Peter Berg brought the story to life with the help of competent crew members such as David Aaron Cohen, and Peter Berg (screenplay), Tobias A. Schliessler (cinematography), and many others.

 

The upcoming football season has set Odessa's residents' expectations higher, with the star students of Permian High School competing in the games. The townspeople's hope for the players is huge, and they try to stand for them while dealing with their issues.

 

In winning and losing streaks, the team builds and holds onto each other. Their collective persistence and resilience to stand firm against challenges lead them on the long path to success.

 

 

 

17. Hustle (2022)

 

 

Hustle is a comedy-drama which has been helmed for the screen by Jeremiah Zagar.

 

Toplined by actors such as Adam Sandler, Queen Latifah, and Juancho Hernangomez (main characters), the film was released in 2022 with a runtime of 1 hour and 57 min.

 

Stanley Sugerman, a former Philadelphia 76ers scout of the NBA, lives life on the road after being ousted from his post, scouting for future talents. While in Spain, he comes across a phenomenal street football player Bo Cruz, playing in a park outside of Madrid.

 

He decides to go against all odds and groom Bo so both of them can have a shot at making it into the NBA.

 

 

 

18. Fighting with My Family (2019)

 

 

The success of Fighting with My Family at the box office is a testament to its brilliance. With a staggering $41,503,392 gross, this movie is a must-see for all movie lovers.

 

Directed by Stephen Merchant and featuring an incredible cast led by Dwayne Johnson, Lena Headey, and Vince Vaughn, it is no surprise that it was so well-received by audiences.

 

Rick and Julia Knight are wrestlers who raise their children Saraya and Zak to be wrestlers like them. The siblings decide to join the WWE where they're evaluated by veteran trainer Hutch Morgan.

 

While Saraya is chosen to train for WWE, his brother is not picked, much to Saraya's protests. As more and more time progresses, Saraya understands why Hutch didn't pick her brother and the repercussions involved, when choosing to join professional wrestling.

 

 

 

19. 42 (2013)

 

 

42 is a biography-drama film that has been helmed for the screen by Brian Helgeland. It features actors Chadwick Boseman, T.R. Knight, and Harrison Ford in pivotal roles. The motion picture was released in 2013 with a 2 hours and 8 min runtime.

 

In 1945, Jackie Robinson of the Kansas City Monarchs is recruited into the Brooklyn Dodgers team by owner Branch Rickey, who warns him to control his temper despite the possible racial adversities he might face.

 

He starts with the Montreal Royals, the AAA affiliate of the Dodgers, and then advances to train as first baseman. However, with his teammates refusing to play with him and the manager Ben Chapman taunting him with racial epithets, the encouragement from Rickey enables Robinson to stand tall and silence all with his performances.

 

 

 

20. Creed II (2018)

 

 

Bankrolled by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Creed II is a drama-sport starring Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, and Tessa Thompson in prominent roles.

 

Helmed by Steven Caple Jr., the motion picture became a box-office success as it amassed $115,715,889 in the United States of America and Canada. Its worldwide total was $214,215,889 against a production budget of $50,000,000.

 

Adonis Creed has made quite the name for himself as a boxer. Rocky Balboa has clearly done a great job mentoring the young man, because Adonis now holds the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World.

 

Life seems great for Adonis and his wife Bianca. Then Ivan Drago comes to Philadelphia. He was the self-same boxer who fought, defeated, and killed Adonis' father in the ring.

 

The Russian boxer's son Viktor is all set to continue his father's legacy. Adonis soon accepts Viktor's challenge against Rocky's advice. Though he wins on a technicality, Adonis finds himself demoralized and injured. Rocky returns to the young man's side and helps him rekindle the spark that made him world champion in the first place.

 

 

 

21. Rocky II (1979)

 

 

Bankrolled by Chartoff-Winkler Productions, Rocky II is a drama-sport starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, and Burt Young in prominent roles.

 

Helmed by Sylvester Stallone, the motion picture became a box-office success as it amassed $85,182,160 in the United States of America and Canada. Its worldwide total was $85,187,855 against a production budget of $7,000,000.

 

With his beautiful wife Adrian, Rocky is enjoying his life, more so after earning big bucks following his victory against Apollo Creed. He also has a new endorsement deal to be proud of.

 

One thing leads to another and Rocky faces media-related embarrassment. It's bad enough to make him take up a job at a local meat packing facility. Soon, he believes he no longer has a boxing career to look forward to.

 

Creed, however, has plans to reclaim his sporting honour and so challenges Rocky to a rematch. Once more, Rocky gets an opportunity to shine and reclaim his destiny.

 

 

 

22. The Karate Kid (1984)

 

 

Actors Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, and Elisabeth Shue have delivered stellar performances in The Karate Kid. Thanks to them, the feature film was able to receive various nominations and wins, including Young Artist Awards.

 

Daniel LaRusso and his mother Lucille move to California from New Jersey, and Daniel becomes the soft target of Johnny and the Cobra Kai dojo gang. Their apartment's handyman is the eccentric Mr Miyagi, who also happens to be a martial arts master.

 

As Miyagi saves Daniel from the bullying of the violent Cobra Kai boys, he decides to help train him in a more empathetic form of karate to deal with his tormentors once and for all.

 

Along the way, Daniel learns valuable life lessons that shape him as a person.

 

 

 

23. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)

 

 

Looking for a movie to watch? Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby could be a good option. With a runtime of 1 hour and 48 min and released in 2006, it stars Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, and Sacha Baron Cohen and was directed by Adam McKay.

 

NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby is one of the most successful drivers, and along with his best friend Cal Naughton Jr., the duo is an unstoppable force. However, due to Bobby's newfound arrogance, Dennit decides to add a talented French Formula One driver Jean Girard to the team who manages to outperform both Bobby and Cal, leading to their ouster after a series of poor performances.

 

Bobby must step up once again, fight his demons and show Girard why he's still the best in the business.

 

 

 

24. Ali (2001)

 

 

Actors Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, and Jon Voight have delivered stellar performances in Ali. Thanks to them, the feature film was able to receive various nominations and wins, including BET Awards, Black Reel Awards, and Image Awards (NAACP).

 

Cassius Clay Jr. becomes the youngest heavyweight champion after dominating the fight against Sonny Liston, who quits before the seventh round. Clay spends time with Malcolm X and is invited to the home of the Nation of Islam leader, who names him Muhammad Ali.

 

When Ali refuses conscription for the Vietnam War, he is stripped of his boxing license, passport and title and sentenced to five years imprisonment. After his conviction is overturned after three years, he stages a comeback and regains the Heavyweight Championship.

 

 

 

25. Unbroken (2014)

 

 

Featuring Jack O'Connell, Miyavi, and Domhnall Gleeson in the lead, Unbroken is an action-biography movie that was released in 2014. It comprises a talented team of crew members Angelina Jolie (director), Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Richard LaGravenese, and William Nicholson (screenplay), Roger Deakins (cinematography), and others.

 

The motion picture received a score of 7.2 on IMDb, while it received 59 out of 100 on Metacritic.

 

Louis Zamperini is a bombardier of the US Army Air Forces whose plane gets damaged and several crew members injured during combat. Going with the surviving members and replacements embark on a search and rescue operation using an old plane which crashes into the ocean, leaving just two others along with Louis, alive.

 

As they float at sea, they're seen by Japanese sailors and taken as prisoners of war.

 

 

 

26. Southpaw (2015)

 

 

With a budget of $30,000,000, this blockbuster film raked in an impressive $91,970,827 at the box office. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and featuring a star-studded cast including Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, and Oona Laurence, this movie is a must-watch for all movie fans.

 

Billy Hope is a professional boxer and reigning champion in the Light Heavyweight division with a stunning win-loss record of 42-0 living a happy and satisfied life in New York City, with his wife and daughter.

 

A fatal incident leaves his wife dead and causes him to spiral into alcohol and drugs and lose the custody of his daughter. As Billy hopes to make amends and bring his life back on track for the ones that matter the most, only former boxer Tick Wills can help him find the firm ground again.

 

 

 

27. Coach Carter (2005)

 

 

Coach Carter is a biography-drama which has been helmed for the screen by Thomas Carter.

 

Toplined by actors such as Samuel L. Jackson, Rick Gonzalez, and Robert Ri'chard (main characters), the film was released in 2005 with a runtime of 2 hours and 16 min.

 

Ken Carter returns to coach his old high school basketball team, the Richmond Oilers. But the team's rowdy behaviour and poor grades don't sit well with Carter, who implements strict contracts and academic requirements.

 

Despite pushback from parents and the school's principal, Carter sticks to his guns, and the team starts to improve both on and off the court. But when some players break their contracts, Carter locks the gym and enforces a study lockdown, causing controversy in the community.

 

 

 

28. Green Street Hooligans (2005)

 

 

Helmed for the screen by Lexi Alexander, Green Street Hooligans is a crime-drama that hit the screens in 2005.

 

Its crew members include Dougie Brimson, Josh Shelov, and Lexi Alexander (screenplay), Alexander Buono (cinematography), and John Krausa (costume), among others. The full-length feature was able to amass over $3,814,717 at the box office and received LA Femme International Film Festival, Malibu Film Festival, and SXSW Film Festival.

 

Matt Bucker gets unjustly expelled from Harvard and decides to visit his sister and her husband in London. There, he's introduced to Steve's brother Pete, who is a football coach leading the local football hooligan firm, Green Street Elite.

 

While Matt befriends Pete's friends, he chooses to return home when Pete and the others go to fight some Birmingham City fans. On the way back, Matt is accosted but is saved by GSE members. As Matt does well in his first fight, he officially gets inducted into the GSE.

 

 

 

29. The Blind Side (2009)

 

 

The success of The Blind Side at the box office is a testament to its brilliance. With a staggering $309,231,694 gross, this movie is a must-see for all movie lovers.

 

Directed by John Lee Hancock and featuring an incredible cast led by Quinton Aaron, Sandra Bullock, and Tim McGraw, it is no surprise that it was so well-received by audiences.

 

Football lover Michael 'Big Mike' Oher has spent all his life in foster care due to his mother's drug addiction, but he keeps running back to her. He joins his friend's school, despite his poor academic record and befriends Sean Tuohy Jr.

 

Soon, Sean's mother Leigh Anne comes across Michael and decides to take matters into her hands, not just helping to improve his education but also ensuring that he's able to pursue football well enough to qualify for an NCAA Division I athletic scholarship.

 

 

 

30. Eddie the Eagle (2015)

 

 

Eddie the Eagle is one of those movies that never quite found its footing, despite a talented cast and crew. Directed by Dexter Fletcher, and starring Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, and Tom Costello, the movie failed to make an impression with critics or audiences when it was released in 2015.

 

Michael 'Eddie' Edwards dreams of Olympic glory and is skilled in the sport of skiing but is rejected by the British Olympic officials for being uncouth. Realising he could make the team as a ski jumper, he decamps to a training facility in West Germany, only to get belittled by more seasoned jumpers.

 

Despite injuries, his tenacious spirit leads an alcoholic snow groomer Bronson Peary, to train and prepare him for qualification for the Winter Olympics in Calgary.

 

 

 

31. Blades of Glory (2007)

 

 

Bankrolled by Dreamworks Pictures and helmed by Josh Gordon, and Will Speck, Blades of Glory is a comedy-sport that hit the screens in 2007.

 

Chazz Michael is a skilful single skater and sex addict. Jimmy MacElroy is an equally talented and effeminate but sheltered skater. The two rival skaters are opposites in their styles and upbringings too.

 

At the 2002 World Winter Sports Games, a fight and subsequent fight leads the Commissioner to strip them of their medals and ban them for life. Jimmy soon learns of a loophole in the ban, but the only way around it is for him to participate with Chazz as his partner.

 

 

 

32. Concussion (2015)

 

 

Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, Concussion still manages to be a movie that's worth watching. The film features a talented cast led by Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, and Albert Brooks and direction by Peter Landesman, and while it may not be perfect, it still has plenty of redeeming qualities.

 

When retired Pittsburgh Steelers centre Mike Webster is found dead in his truck after years of self-mutilation and homelessness, forensic pathologist Bennet Omalu (Will Smith) discovers evidence of severe neurotrauma in his brain.

 

Despite pressure from the NFL and the Pittsburgh community, Omalu stands by his findings and fights for player safety. His efforts are vindicated years later when former player Dave Duerson commits suicide and offers his brain for research.

 

The NFL is forced to take the concussion issue seriously, and Omalu's work sparks a wave of lawsuits from former players.

 

 

 

33. Rocky III (1982)

 

 

The success of Rocky III at the box office is a testament to its brilliance. With a staggering $125,052,686 gross, this movie is a must-see for all movie lovers.

 

Directed by Sylvester Stallone and featuring an incredible cast led by Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, and Burt Young, it is no surprise that it was so well-received by audiences.

 

Rocky Balboa has become a household name and is famous throughout the world. His newfound popularity seems to have made him complacent, though. Before long, Rocky loses to Clubber Lang in a professional boxing championship match.

 

A little while before the fated face-off, Clubber had a hand in killing Rocky's beloved mentor and trainer Mickey. Depressed and desperate to earn back the support and love of his own family, Rocky goes all out to find the 'eye of the tiger' and challenge Clubber to a larger-than-life rematch.

 

 

 

34. Space Jam (1996)

 

 

Space Jam premiered in theatres in 1996. Directed by Joe Pytka, this movie features Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, and Theresa Randle in the lead. If you have a particular liking for animation-adventure movies, then you can try this title.

 

Space Jam received a score of 6.5 on IMDb and 59 on Metacritic.

 

A retired Michael Jordan joins forces with the Looney Tunes to play a high-stakes basketball game against the Monstars, a team of alien creatures who have stolen the talent of five NBA players.

 

With the fate of the Looney Tunes on the line, Jordan must summon his skills and use his cartoon physics to achieve a buzzer-beating slam dunk and save the day.

 

 

 

35. The Karate Kid (2010)

 

 

With a budget of $40,000,000, this blockbuster film raked in an impressive $359,126,022 at the box office. Directed by Harald Zwart and featuring a star-studded cast including Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, and Taraji P. Henson, this movie is a must-watch for all movie fans.

 

Dre moves countries with his mother, looking for a fresh start. He infatuates with a girl who reciprocates his feelings with the school bully; Cheng, unhappy with this development, bullies and often troubles Dre.

 

Things escalate when Cheng's kung-fu master gets involved and ultimatums Dre to beat his student in a match. Dre has no option but to ready himself to fight and meet Mr Han, who trains and becomes his mentor by building his esteem.

 

 

 

36. Gridiron Gang (2006)

 

 

Gridiron Gang is a decent movie that didn't quite live up to its potential. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Xzibit, and L. Scott Caldwell and directed by Phil Joanou, the movie had its moments but ultimately failed to impress critics or audiences when it was released in 2006.

 

Sean Porter works at the Kilpatrick juvenile detention centre and is frustrated over not being able to help the young kids get away from a life of problems once they're released from the centre.

 

He proposes to create a football team so that the children find a sense of purpose and can be a part of something meaningful while also teaching them to be responsible, mature adults.

 

 

 

37. Turbo (2013)

 

 

Turbo is a competent, if unremarkable, entry in the animation-adventure genre. The cast and direction are serviceable, but the predictable plot and lack of surprises may leave some viewers underwhelmed.

 

A snail named Turbo gains super speed following a freak accident. Before long, he aims to compete in a major race known as the Indianapolis 500. To help him achieve victory, Turbo relies on a street-wise crew of snail buddies and goes on an underdog-style journey of inspiration.

 

As events unravel, Turbo proves that using one's gifts and dreaming big are some of the most authentic ways to live.

 

 

 

38. The Karate Kid Part II (1986)

 

 

Starring Pat Morita, Ralph Macchio, and Pat E. Johnson, The Karate Kid Part II tells a familiar story with a competent script and direction. While not a standout in any particular area, it provides a solid movie-going experience.

 

Upon receiving a letter notifying him of his father's illness, Miyagi decides to return to his home village on Okinawa Island and Daniel decides to accompany him. Arriving at the village they are greeted by Yukie, a woman Miyagi had fallen in love with, years ago and her niece Kumiko.

 

As Yukie and Miyagi reconnect and Kumiko and Daniel start a budding romance, they have to deal with Sato, an old rival of Miyagi's looking to settle scores.

 

 

 

39. Bring It On (2000)

 

 

Starring Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, and Jesse Bradford, Bring It On is your run-of-the-mill comedy-romance that hit the screens in 2000. The film's screenplay was written by Jessica Bendinger and it was made under the direction of Peyton Reed. It opened to mixed reviews from critics and failed to gain widespread recognition.

 

The Toros from Rancho Carne High School are aiming for their sixth consecutive national title. Torrance Shipman, a senior is elected as their new captain and must lead them to glory.

 

However, what happens when she discovers that her team's winning routine put together by their former captain, is a complete copy of the one performed by Clovers, a hip-hop squad belonging to East Crompton and a participant in this year's championships?

 

 

 

40. Run Fatboy Run (2007)

 

 

Run Fatboy Run might not have been the most well-received comedy-romance movie, but it still manages to hold its own. Directed by David Schwimmer and starring Simon Pegg, Thandiwe Newton, and Hank Azaria, the movie has its fair share of flaws, but it's still worth a watch.

 

Dennis Doyle is set to marry Libby, his pregnant fiancée but ends up getting cold feet and runs away on the wedding day. Five years later, he comes across Libby and their son Jake and learns that the former is seeing arrogant and successful Whit.

 

Realising he has lost her and learning of Whit participating in the Nike River Marathon in London, he decides to prove himself to Libby, their son and his friends by participating as well.

 

 

 

41. The Longest Yard (2005)

 

 

Featuring Adam Sandler, Burt Reynolds, and Chris Rock in the lead, The Longest Yard is a comedy-crime movie that was released in 2005. It comprises a talented team of crew members Peter Segal (director), Tracy Keenan Wynn, and Sheldon Turner (screenplay), Dean Semler (cinematography), and others.

 

The motion picture received a score of 6.4 on IMDb, while it received 48 out of 100 on Metacritic.

 

Former NFL quarterback Paul Crewe is sentenced to three years in prison after joyriding in his girlfriend Lena's Bentley and crashing during a police chase. Texas warden Rudolph Hazen uses his influence to have Crewe transferred into his prison to coach his personal football team composed of prison guards to boost his reputation for future elections.

 

But Crewe befriends Caretaker and forms a team composed of the prison inmates to exact revenge against the abusive guards. With the help of former college football star Nate Scarborough and the black inmates, they form the Mean Machine and face off against the guards.

 

 

 

42. 17 Again (2009)

 

 

Headlined by Zac Efron, Matthew Perry, and Leslie Mann, 17 Again is a comedy-drama that hit the screens in 2009.

 

Burr Steers brought the story to life with the help of competent crew members such as Jason Filardi (screenplay), Tim Suhrstedt (cinematography), and many others.

 

Being the star of his high school basketball team and all set to claim a major sports scholarship, everything seems to be going right for Mike O'Donnell. When his girlfriend reveals that she is pregnant with his baby, Mike has little choice but to forget his future and choose one with her instead.

 

His life gets filled with regret and sadness, leading Mike back to his alma mater where a magical twist of fate sees him become seventeen again. Mike doesn't hesitate to take advantage of what he believed was his second chance at life.

 

 

 

43. She's the Man (2006)

 

 

She's the Man premiered in theatres in 2006. Directed by Andy Fickman, this movie features Amanda Bynes, Laura Ramsey, and Channing Tatum in the lead. If you have a particular liking for comedy-romance movies, then you can try this title.

 

She's the Man received a score of 6.3 on IMDb and 45 on Metacritic.

 

Viola Hastings plays for Cornwall's soccer team but dreams to play for North Carolina Tar Heels. Her twin brother Sebastian is expelled from Cornwall and is set to enrol in Illyria and secretly goes to London, asking her to cover for him.

 

She decides to pass herself off as Sebastian, hoping to join the boys' team and defeat Cornwall to prove to their coach why he was wrong for suggesting the cancellation of the ladies' soccer team.

 

Things get complicated when she starts having feelings for Duke, the captain of the Illyria team.

 

 

 

44. Rocky IV (1985)

 

 

With a budget of $30,000,000, this blockbuster film raked in an impressive $300,473,716 at the box office. Directed by Sylvester Stallone and featuring a star-studded cast including Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, and Burt Young, this movie is a must-watch for all movie fans.

 

Apollo Creed and Rocky Balboa have become friends by this time. Russian boxer Ivan Drago proves to be more than a match for Rocky's new trainer and buddy Creed. A killing blow ends Creed's life in the ring.

 

Feeling intense guilt, Rocky blames himself for the incident and strives to put Ivan in his place. Creed's former manager Duke lends his support to Rocky's cause. Together, they make plans to train hard and then travel to Russia to take on Ivan in his own homeland.

 

 

 

45. Here Comes the Boom (2012)

 

 

Here Comes the Boom is an average action-comedy movie with some good moments. The performances by Kevin James, Salma Hayek, and Henry Winkler are competent, but the screenplay by Allan Loeb, Kevin James, and Rock Reuben could have been tighter.

 

Scott Voss is a former Division I collegiate wrestler and current biology teacher at Wilkinson High School. Budget cutbacks in the school have jeopardised the continuation of its music program and will lead the music teacher Marty Streb to be laid off.

 

To help his colleague and students, Scott decides to fight in MMA and raise the money needed to keep the school's music program from shutting.

 

 

 

46. Never Back Down (2008)

 

 

Helmed for the screen by Jeff Wadlow, Never Back Down is an action-drama that hit the screens in 2008.

 

Its crew members include Chris Hauty (screenplay), Lukas Ettlin (cinematography), and Judy L. Ruskin (costume), among others. The full-length feature was able to amass over $41,627,431 at the box office and received MTV Movie + TV Awards.

 

Jake has moved towns with his mother and father to start fresh after his father's death. The new school alienates him, especially his past, which refuses to leave him alone.

 

After being humiliated and beaten down by the school bully, Ryan, at a party, Jake picks up MMA training to defend himself and start shaping his life. But, when Ryan doesn't stop his tormenting behaviour, a showdown is ensured between the two to decide an ultimate winner.

 

 

 

47. Happy Gilmore (1996)

 

 

Looking for a movie to watch? Happy Gilmore could be a good option. With a runtime of 1 hour and 32 min and released in 1996, it stars Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, and Julie Bowen and was directed by Dennis Dugan.

 

Happy Gilmore will do whatever it takes to save his grandmother's house. Despite being rejected as a pro hockey player, he puts his skills to use on the green. People soon realize this wannabe actually possesses the most powerful golf drive in history.

 

Gilmore takes his newfound skills to the P. G. A. and hopes to make enough money to pay off the bank and save his grandma's ancestral home. However, the P. G. A. has no room for another winner, because all eyes are already set on preeminent champion Shooter McGavin.