World’s best Motivational Sports movies
- Rocky (1976) – Boxing
- Hoosiers (1986) – Basketball
- Raging Bull (1980) – Boxing
- Remember the Titans (2000) – American Football
- Chariots of Fire (1981) – Athletics
- Field of Dreams (1989) – Baseball
- Miracle (2004) – Ice Hockey
- The Blind Side (2009) – American Football
- Bend It Like Beckham (2002) – Soccer
- A League of Their Own (1992) – Baseball (Women’s Baseball League during World War II)
- Million Dollar Baby (2004) – Boxing
- Moneyball (2011) – Baseball
- Friday Night Lights (2004) – American Football
- The Karate Kid (1984) – Martial Arts
- Rudy (1993) – American Football
- The Natural (1984) – Baseball
- Space Jam (1996) – Basketball (a mix of animation and live-action)
- Coach Carter (2005) – Basketball
- Senna (2010) – Formula 1 Racing (documentary)
- Chak De! India (2007) – A fictional story inspired by the Indian women’s field hockey team, coached by Shah Rukh Khan, as they strive for success and redemption.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)
Based on the life of Indian athlete Milkha Singh, known as the Flying Sikh, and his journey from being a refugee to becoming a renowned track and field athlete.
Lagaan (2001)
Set during British colonial rule in India, the movie follows a group of villagers who challenge the British to a cricket match to escape oppressive taxes.
Mary Kom (2014)
The biopic of Indian boxer Mary Kom, depicting her struggles, determination, and eventual success in the sport.
Dangal (2016)
Based on the true story of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari, who become successful wrestlers.
Iqbal (2005)
A heartwarming story of a deaf and mute aspiring cricketer, played by Shreyas Talpade, and his journey to pursue his dream.
Sultan (2016)
A fictional story of a wrestler played by Salman Khan, who goes through personal and professional challenges to regain his glory in the wrestling arena.
Gold (2018)
Set against the backdrop of India’s first Olympic gold medal win as an independent nation in field hockey at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Soorma (2018)
The biographical film of Indian field hockey player Sandeep Singh and his triumphant return to the sport after a life-threatening injury.
Budhia Singh: Born to Run (2016)
Based on the true story of a boy from Odisha who ran long distances and drew national attention for his incredible running talent.
Chariots of Fire (1981) – Athletics
Based on the lives of British athletes Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, who competed in the 1924 Paris Olympics.
Remember the Titans (2000) American Football
The story of the integrated T.C. Williams High School football team in Virginia during the early 1970s and their journey towards unity and success.
Miracle (2004) – Ice Hockey
Portrays the true story of the 1980 United States Olympic hockey team, which pulled off a stunning victory against the Soviet Union in the “Miracle on Ice.”
Moneyball (2011) – Baseball
Based on the true story of the Oakland Athletics baseball team’s adoption of sabermetrics under general manager Billy Beane.
The Blind Side (2009) – American Football
The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized young man who became an NFL player with the help of a caring family.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) – Athletics
The biographical film of Indian athlete Milkha Singh, known as the Flying Sikh, and his remarkable journey from a refugee to a national hero.
Foxcatcher (2014) – Wrestling
Based on the true story of John du Pont’s involvement with Olympic wrestler Mark Schultz and his brother Dave Schultz, leading to tragic events.
Seabiscuit (2003) – Horse Racing
Chronicles the story of the racehorse Seabiscuit and his unlikely rise to fame during the Great Depression.
McFarland, USA (2015) – Cross Country Running
The true story of a high school cross-country team from a predominantly Latino community in California that overcomes adversity and achieves success.
Rush (2013) – Formula 1 Racing
Depicts the intense rivalry between Formula 1 drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda during the 1976 racing season.