athlete movies

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)
7.4 / 10

History, Drama

The true story of the "Flying Sikh" world champion runner and Olympian Milkha Singh who overcame the massacre of his family, civil war during the...

Jim Thorpe – All-American (1951)
6 / 10

Drama

The triumph and tragedy of Native American Jim Thorpe, who, after winning both the pentathlon and decathlon in the same Olympics, is stripped of his...

Road to Boston (2023)
7.4 / 10

Drama

A rousing tale of the Korean athletes who ran the 1947 Boston International Marathon, the first international marathon held since World War II.

Rodman: For Better or Worse (2019)
8.3 / 10

Documentary, TV Movie

While Rodman is no doubt one of the greatest talents in NBA history, he is just as famous for his off-court exploits. 30 for 30 explores the reasons...

No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson (2010)
7 / 10

Documentary

Director Steve James returns to his home town of Hampton, Virginia to tell the story of how the trial of a young basketball star left a city divided.

Eetti (2015)
6.2 / 10

Action

An athlete with a rare bleeding disorder gets into a perilous situation where he has to take on a fake currency racket.

Lorena, Light-footed Woman (2019)
6.7 / 10

Documentary

A young woman of the Tarahumara, well-known for their extraordinary long distance running abilities, wins ultramarathons seemingly out of nowhere...

Gold (2024)
0 / 10

Drama

The true story of Cheah Liek Hou, badminton athlete who won the 2020 Paralympic gold medal under the guidance of Rashid Sidek.

The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996)
10 / 10

Documentary, History, TV Movie

Documentary feature exploring the rise of African-Americans to positions of greatness in American sports. Stories are told of boxers, tennis players,...

Mermaid (2018)
2 / 10

Documentary

Documentary that tells the story of Vianney Trejo, a young woman who struggles every day despite her disability. We go through her daily routine, as...

Champions (2020)
0 / 10

Documentary

Champions is a documentary in which filmmaker Helgi Piccinin follows the quests of his autistic brother Stéphane and his atypical friend Audrey....

The Sheds (2020)
5 / 10

Drama

Examining the underlying tensions between mateship and masculinity in Australian sport in a portrayal of athletes rife with foul language, stigma,...

Jeden ze štafety (1952)
0 / 10

Documentary

Of Ice and Fame (2018)
8 / 10

Documentary

This film presents a unique behind-the-scenes look into the lives and training of two of the world’s top figure skaters, Evgenia Medvedeva and...

Gamer Girl (2022)
0 / 10

Documentary

Gamer Girl follows Allison Drouillard, a college freshman and top ranked Valorant player. While fighting off virtual enemies, she’ll recount her...

Abby Head On (2013)
0 / 10

Documentary

Abby Wambach, the soccer phenom, has maintained an astonishing level of success, from helping the Florida Gators win their first and only national...

Untitled Michael Jordan / Washington Wizards Documentary (1969)
0 / 10

Documentary

Upcoming documentary about Michael Jordan's stint with the Washington Wizards from 2001 to 2003.

Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō (1956)
0 / 10

Drama

A film about sumo wrestler Wakanohana Kanji I. He was nicknamed "Devil of the dohyo" due to his excellent fighting spirit and endurance.

How much do you want to win? (2022)
0 / 10

Documentary

I'll Go Again (1977)
0 / 10

Documentary

This documentary by director Paul Cowan is about four athletes and a team that competed in the 1976 Olympics. They had trained courageously to be...