The Best Sports Movies On Netflix
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- 1James Galante, A. J. Galante, Paul GillisThe Danbury Trashers, the bad boys of hockey, take orders from the teenage son of an owner with mob ties, and they have a reputation for being as violent as they are good.
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I Am Bolt
- 3Pelé, Mario Zagallo, JairzinhoThe definitive story of the man who personified soccer, which he called "the beautiful game", and how he changed the history of the sport.
- 4André Holland, Zazie Beetz, Bill DukeA sports agent pitches a controversial business opportunity to a rookie basketball player during a lockout.More High Flying Bird
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- 5Adam Sandler, Juancho Hernangomez, Queen LatifahHustle, the 2022 sports drama directed by Jeremiah Zagar, centers on Stanley Sugerman (Adam Sandler), a down-on-his-luck basketball scout. When Stanley discovers a once-in-a-lifetime player with a rocky past in Spain (Juancho Hernangómez), he sees a chance to revive his career. The film looks into themes surrounding the relentless pursuit of dreams, and the raw passion for basketball. Sandler's earnest performance is a highlight, offering a poignant look at the often-unsung world of sports scouting. Hustle digs deep into the heart and hustle required to make it in the cutthroat arena of professional sports.
- 6Christy Martin, Mike Tyson, Don KingUntold: Deal with the Devil is a 2021 American documentary film directed by Laura Brownson. Christy Martin broke boundaries and noses as she rose in the boxing world, but her public persona belied personal demons, abuse and a threat on her life.
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- 7Mardy FishTennis player Mardy Fish tries to push through the mental strain at the 2012 US Open quarterfinals but bows out and is later diagnosed with an anxiety disorder; he goes public with his struggles to help athletes deal with mental health issues.
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- 8Tim Donaghy, Stephen Jackson, Reggie MillerThe story of the 2004 brawl that occurred during an NBA game between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons; includes never-before-seen footage.
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- 9AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis QuaidSoul Surfer is a biographical sports drama that follows the journey of Bethany Hamilton (AnnaSophia Robb), a young, ambitious surfer. After losing her arm in a shark attack, she battles against all odds to return to competitive surfing. The movie also features Helen Hunt and Dennis Quaid as her supportive parents. Directed by Sean McNamara, Soul Surfer is an inspiring tale of resilience and determination, showcasing how one's spirit can overcome physical limitations. It gracefully blends elements of real-life events with the thrilling world of professional surfing. This movie, while not winning major awards, won hearts worldwide with its compelling narrative.More Soul Surfer
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- 10Eric Bolling, Blake Bortles, Erik BurkhardtIn 2012, Johnny Manziel is a star quarterback at Texas A&M; the money rolls in, the scrutiny grows, and the scandals pile up; losing his way, Manziel fumbles his shot at NFL success but goes on to find inner peace and happiness.
- 11Maggie Nichols, Simone Biles, Gabby DouglasAthlete A is a 2020 American documentary film directed by Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk. A team of investigative journalists from The Indianapolis Star break the story of doctor Larry Nassar assaulting young female Olympic gymnasts.
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Raising the Bar
Kelli Berglund, Lili Karamalikis, Tess FowlerAn elite gymnast who moves to Australia. There she re-enters competitive gymnastics, trying to move forward while making amends for her past. - 13
Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story
- 14Kevin James, Taylor Lautner, Rob SchneiderHome Team is a sports comedy film inspired by the true story of NFL coach Sean Payton (Kevin James). After a suspension, Payton returns to his small hometown and attempts to reconnect with his young son by coaching his hapless youth football team. The film humorously captures Payton's struggles and adjustments as he applies professional strategies to a team of eccentric kids. The movie plays on themes of redemption, fatherhood, and the clash between big-league experience and small-town sports. Coach Troy Lambert (Taylor Lautner) is also featured in the plot.
- 15Halle Berry, Stephen Henderson, Adan CantoBruised is the directorial debut of Halle Berry. The film depicts Jackie Justice (Berry), a disgraced MMA fighter grappling with personal and professional downfalls. When the son she gave up as an infant unexpectedly reenters her life, Jackie is confronted with a tumultuous battle for redemption. As she returns to the punishing world of mixed martial arts, the film delves deep into themes of perseverance, motherhood, and self-forgiveness. Berry's gritty performance is both physical and emotional, capturing the essence of a fighter on the brink of a last shot at glory. While Bruised didn't capture mainstream awards, Berry's work received recognition for its raw portrayal of a woman fighting life's challenges.More Bruised
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Amateur
Michael Rainey, Josh Charles, Brian WhiteA gifted basketball player struggles to fit in with his new team at an elite prep school. - 17
Wolves
A promising high school basketball player has his eye on an Ivy League scholarship. But his father's secret addictions could ruin everything.
- 18Elvire Emanuelle, Yahya Abdul-Mateen, Colman DomingoHardened by years in foster care, a teenage girl from Brooklyn's Brownsville neighborhood decides that joining the all-boys wrestling team is the only way back to her estranged father.More First Match
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- 19Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Annika SörenstamThe world's best 7-year-old golfers travel to Pinehurst, N.C., to compete in the World Championships of Junior Golf.
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1 Mile to You
After escaping the bus accident that killed his girlfriend, a high school student channels his grief into running, with the help of a new coach.
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Summer of '92
When a quirk of fate kicks the Danish national soccer team into the European Championship final, the coach must whip his unprepared squad into shape.
- 22Andrea Arcangeli, Valentina Bellè, Thomas TrabacchiBaggio: The Divine Ponytail (aka Il Divin Codino) is a 2021 Italian biographical sports drama film directed by Letizia Lamartire. A chronicle of the 22-year career of football star Roberto Baggio (Andrea Arcangeli), that includes the relationship with family members, the difficult debut as a player and the differences with some of the coaches, between successes, injuries and the discovery of Buddhism.
- 23Caitlyn JennerRetired decathlete Caitlyn Jenner recalls her life and career, offering up new insights on winning Olympic gold, making the decision to transition and her relationship with her children; includes newly discovered Olympic footage and home movies.
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Ice Guardians
Chris Chelios, Brett Hull, Jarome Iginla - 25
The Hurt Business
- 26Victor ConteVictor Conte's name is synonymous with the doping scandal that ensnared top athletes such as Barry Bonds, Marion Jones and Tim Montgomery; includes interviews with the anti-doping and IRS authorities who helped send Conte to prison.
- 27David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie MadekweThe true story of a team of unlikely underdogs -- a working-class gamer, a former race car driver, and an idealistic motorsport executive -- who risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world.More Gran Turismo
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- A free diver trains to break a world record with the help of an expert safety diver. This film follows the paths they took to meet at the pinnacle of the free diving world, documenting the rewards and risks of chasing a dream through ocean depths.
- 29Gina Carano, Michael Jai White, Kimbo SliceBlood and Bone is a 2009 American direct-to-DVD martial arts film directed by Ben Ramsey and written by Michael Andrews. The film stars Michael Jai White, Eamonn Walker and Julian Sands, and features martial artist Matt Mullins, former professional wrestler Ernest "The Cat" Miller, and MMA fighters Bob Sapp, Kimbo Slice, Maurice Smith, and Gina Carano.More Blood and Bone
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