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1. 42 (2013)
PG-13 | 128 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
In 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers and faces considerable racism in the process.
Director: Brian Helgeland | Stars: Chadwick Boseman, T.R. Knight, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie
Votes: 102,824 | Gross: $95.00M
2. Battle of the Sexes (2017)
PG-13 | 121 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
The true story of the 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs.
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Stars: Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough, Sarah Silverman
Votes: 60,006 | Gross: $12.64M
3. Basic Instinct 2 (2006)
R | 114 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Novelist Catherine Tramell is once again in trouble with the law, and Scotland Yard appoints psychiatrist Dr. Michael Glass to evaluate her. Though, like Detective Nick Curran before him, Glass is entranced by Tramell and lured into a seductive game.
Director: Michael Caton-Jones | Stars: Sharon Stone, David Morrissey, David Thewlis, Stan Collymore
Votes: 41,613 | Gross: $5.97M
4. Invictus (2009)
PG-13 | 134 min | Biography, Drama, History
Nelson Mandela, in his first term as President of South Africa, initiates a unique venture to unite the Apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng
Votes: 167,980 | Gross: $37.49M
5. Rollerball (1975)
Approved | 125 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Sport
In a corporate-controlled future, an ultra-violent sport known as Rollerball represents the world, and one of its powerful athletes is out to defy those who want him out of the game.
Director: Norman Jewison | Stars: James Caan, John Houseman, Maud Adams, John Beck
Votes: 29,340 | Gross: $30.00M
6. Ali (2001)
R | 157 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
A biography of sports legend Muhammad Ali, focusing on his triumphs and controversies between 1964 and 1974.
Director: Michael Mann | Stars: Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Jon Voight, Mario Van Peebles
Votes: 105,617 | Gross: $58.20M
7. Cosmoball (2020)
118 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Sport
An enormous spaceship hovers over Earth-this is a stadium, which hosts sports events that resemble soccer but at mind-boggling speeds. The name of the game is cosmoball.
Director: Dzhanik Fayziev | Stars: Viktoriya Agalakova, Georgiy Bestaev, Khristina Blokhina, Valeriya Bukhina
Votes: 2,607
8. O (2001)
R | 95 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
An update of Shakespeare's 'Othello' with a young cast, set in an upper class prep school, & centered around basketball player Odin.
Director: Tim Blake Nelson | Stars: Mekhi Phifer, Julia Stiles, Martin Sheen, Josh Hartnett
Votes: 21,930 | Gross: $16.02M
9. The Damned United (2009)
R | 98 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
The story of the controversial Brian Clough's 44-day reign as the coach of the English football club Leeds United.
Director: Tom Hooper | Stars: Colm Meaney, Henry Goodman, David Roper, Jimmy Reddington
Votes: 45,934 | Gross: $0.45M
10. Mr. Baseball (1992)
PG-13 | 108 min | Comedy, Romance, Sport
Jack Elliot, once a great baseball player, is forced to play in Japan where his brash, egotistical ways cause friction with his new teammates and friends.
Director: Fred Schepisi | Stars: Tom Selleck, Ken Takakura, Aya Takanashi, Dennis Haysbert
Votes: 12,193 | Gross: $20.88M
11. Mr. 3000 (2004)
PG-13 | 104 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Aging baseball star who goes by the nickname, Mr. 3000, finds out many years after retirement that he didn't quite reach 3,000 hits. Now at age 47 he's back to try and reach that goal.
Director: Charles Stone III | Stars: Bernie Mac, Angela Bassett, Michael Rispoli, Brian White
Votes: 15,132 | Gross: $21.80M
12. Diego Maradona (2019)
TV-14 | 130 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the career of celebrated football player Diego Maradona, who played for S.S.C. Napoli in the 1980s.
Director: Asif Kapadia | Stars: Diego Maradona, Dalma Maradona, Pelé, Corrado Ferlaino
Votes: 18,276
13. Goal! III (2009)
PG-13 | 96 min | Drama, Romance, Sport
The heroes compete on the greatest stage of all, the FIFA World Cup Finals.
Director: Andrew Morahan | Stars: JJ Feild, Leo Gregory, Kuno Becker, Kasia Smutniak
Votes: 13,067
14. Rob & Romesh Vs (2019– )
45 min | Documentary, Comedy, Game-Show
Comedians and long-time friends Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan travel around the world taking on challenges.
Stars: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Nicky Johnston, Tom Kerridge
Votes: 633
15. Big Fan (2009)
R | 88 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A hard-core New York Giants fan struggles to deal with the consequences when he is beaten up by his favorite player.
Director: Robert Siegel | Stars: Patton Oswalt, Kevin Corrigan, Michael Rapaport, Marcia Jean Kurtz
Votes: 9,868 | Gross: $0.23M
16. Taking a Shot at Love (2021 TV Movie)
TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A former professional dancer uses ballet to help an injured hockey star get back on the ice.
Director: Kevin Fair | Stars: Alexa PenaVega, Luke Macfarlane, Nolen Dubuc, Heather-Claire Nortey
Votes: 1,928
17. Messi (2014)
TV-Y | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Lionel Messi from early life to international stardom.
Director: Álex de la Iglesia | Stars: Lionel Messi, Johan Cruijff, Kike Domínguez, Álex García
Votes: 4,373
18. See You Soon (2019 TV Movie)
R | 107 min | Drama, Romance
A U.S. soccer star suffers a career-threatening injury in the run-up to the World Cup, and during his recovery, embarks on an epic romance with a Russian single mom.
Director: David Mahmoudieh | Stars: Harvey Keitel, Jenia Tanaeva, Poppy Drayton, Liam McIntyre
Votes: 1,005
19. Stop at Nothing: The Lance Armstrong Story (2014)
TV-14 | 104 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
This documentary is an intimate but explosive story about the man behind the greatest fraud in sporting history. Lance Armstrong enriched himself by cheating his fans, his sport and the truth.
Director: Alex Holmes | Stars: Reed Albergotti, Betsy Andreu, Frankie Andreu, Kristin Armstrong
Votes: 3,081
20. The Armstrong Lie (2013)
R | 124 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A documentary chronicling sports legend Lance Armstrong's improbable rise and ultimate fall from grace.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Lance Armstrong, Reed Albergotti, Betsy Andreu, Frankie Andreu
Votes: 7,903 | Gross: $0.38M
21. Two for the Win (2021 TV Movie)
TV-G | 85 min | Drama, Romance
A world champion ski racer and local ski instructor find romance on the slopes as he returns home and prepares for the biggest race of his life.
Director: Jerry Ciccoritti | Stars: Charlotte Sullivan, Trevor Donovan, Siobhan Murphy, John Ralston
Votes: 946
22. Best (2000)
102 min | Biography, Drama
Pulling no punches in its depiction of soccer legend George Best's slow descent from the heights of his Manchester United career, the man once dubbed the fifth Beatle for his glamorous lifestyle and good looks.
Director: Mary McGuckian | Stars: John Lynch, Ian Bannen, Jerome Flynn, Ian Hart
Votes: 847
23. Zidane, un portrait du 21e siècle (2006)
90 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Football match Real Madrid vs. Villareal, April 23, 2005, from the perspective of soccer superstar Zinedine Zidane.
Directors: Douglas Gordon, Philippe Parreno | Stars: David Beckham, Zinédine Zidane
Votes: 3,100
24. Ronaldo (2015)
PG-13 | 92 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A close look at the life of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Director: Anthony Wonke | Stars: Dolores Aveiro, Hugo Aveiro, Georgie Bingham, Adrian Clarke
Votes: 17,127
25. The Club (1980)
PG | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport
Boardroom and dressing-room intrigues spill on to the field at the Australian Rules football club.
Director: Bruce Beresford | Stars: Jack Thompson, Graham Kennedy, Frank Wilson, Harold Hopkins
Votes: 1,122
26. Bakgat! (2008)
Not Rated | 96 min | Comedy
Wimpie Koekemoer--the biggest geek in school. He is constantly embarrassed by his conservative mother and his strange father, especially in front of girls. Wimpie dreams of being popular. ... See full summary »
Director: Henk Pretorius | Stars: Ivan Botha, Cherie van der Merwe, Altus Theart, Andrew Thompson
Votes: 438
27. The Battle of the Sexes (2013)
PG-13 | 83 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A look at the events leading up to the 1973 tennis match between retired men's champ Bobby Riggs and the current women's Wimbledon winner Billie Jean King.
Directors: James Erskine, Zara Hayes | Stars: Billie Jean King, Virginia Wade, Lornie Kuhle, Bobby Wilson
Votes: 724
28. Sachin - A Billion Dreams (2017)
138 min | Documentary, Sport
A tale of a small boy with dreams and his journey to becoming the God of Cricket and the most celebrated sportsperson in his country.
Director: James Erskine | Stars: Sachin Tendulkar, Mikail Gandhi, Anjali Tendulkar, Mayur More
Votes: 8,360
29. Max Schmeling (2010)
Not Rated | 123 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
Max Schmeling's fights against Joe Louis are listed in the best ten boxing matches of all time.
Director: Uwe Boll | Stars: Henry Maske, Heino Ferch, Susanne Wuest, Vladimir Weigl
Votes: 1,222
30. Gary Neville's the Overlap (2021– )
Sport, Talk-Show
Former professional footballer, Gary Neville, has informal discussions with famous figures from the world of sport.
Stars: Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Anthony Joshua, Harry Kane
Votes: 37
31. The Devil's Harmony (2019)
14 min | Short, Horror
Revenge is best served a cappella. A bullied teenage girl leads a glee club on a trail of destruction against her high school enemies.
Director: Dylan Holmes Williams | Stars: Patsy Ferran, Leo Suter, Bobby Schofield, Jordan Ajadi
Votes: 367
32. Gascoigne (2015)
90 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A feature-length theatrical documentary on the life of Paul Gascoigne, one of the most naturally gifted footballers of all time, delving deep into his psyche, vulnerabilities, fears and triumphs.
Director: Jane Preston | Stars: Paul Gascoigne, Vinnie Jones, Gary Lineker, Diego Maradona Jr.
Votes: 3,058
33. I Am Ali (2014)
PG | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Unprecedented access to Muhammad Ali's personal archive of "audio journals" as well as interviews and testimonials from his inner circle of family and friends are used to tell the legend's life story.
Director: Clare Lewins | Stars: Muhammad Ali, Gene Kilroy, Rahman Ali, Odessa Clay
Votes: 4,095 | Gross: $0.01M
34. David Beckham: Into the Unknown (2014 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 89 min | Documentary, Sport
After 22 years of playing for the world's greatest football teams, David Beckham has retired and he has the freedom to do whatever he wants. To mark the occasion he's going on an adventure.... See full summary »
Director: Anthony Mandler | Stars: David Beckham, David Gardner, Anthony Mandler, Derek White
Votes: 693
35. Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes (2022)
Documentary
A refreshingly honest film about an extraordinary cricketer. Directors Chris Grubb and Luke Mellows were allowed unprecedented access to Ben's life with interviews and insight by Sam Mendes.
Directors: Chris Grubb, Luke Mellows | Stars: Ben Stokes, Clare Stokes, Sam Mendes, Deb Stokes
Votes: 551
36. Cristiano Ronaldo: Impossible to Ignore (2021)
59 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
The insights and history of the man that is Cristiano Ronaldo. The teenage kid who came from humble and simple beginnings to the world famous footballing athlete and icon.
Stars: Paul Clement, Mina Rzouki, Graham Hunter, Fernão Barros de Sousa
Votes: 189
37. Cristiano Ronaldo: World at His Feet (2014)
54 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo: The World at His Feet follows the footballer from his beginnings in Portugal, breakthrough start with Manchester United and current career at Real Madrid.
Director: Tara Pirnia | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Paul Cann
Votes: 2,257
38. Serena (I) (2016)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
An intimate look into the life of tennis champion Serena Williams during her 2015-2016 season.
Director: Ryan White | Stars: Novak Djokovic, Drake, Chris Evert, Roger Federer
Votes: 291
39. A Tale of Sorrow (1977)
93 min | Drama
A female golfer who has exceeded expectations to reach the top not only has to contend with being in-demand, but also with the men in her life, her neigbours, her brother and not to mention a stalker.
Director: Seijun Suzuki | Stars: Kuniko Ashihara, Kyôko Enami, Chieko Harada, Yoshio Harada
Votes: 296
40. The Tiger Woods Story (1998 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 90 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
Biography of Tiger Woods from his birth to him winning his first golf major at the Augusta Masters in 1997.
Director: LeVar Burton | Stars: Keith David, Khalil Kain, Freda Foh Shen, Roger Twibell
Votes: 300
41. Babe Ruth (1998 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
He was perhaps the greatest ballplayer who ever lived. A larger-than-life hero on the field, Babe Ruth's exploits off the field were just as legendary. Don't miss this compilation of rarely... See full summary »
Director: George Roy | Stars: Liev Schreiber, Karl Benish, Ben Bentley, William Bond Sr.
Votes: 261
42. Katie (2018)
89 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Behind-the-scenes documentary on Irish boxing champion, Katie Taylor, as she attempts to rekindle her career by turning pro.
Director: Ross Whitaker | Stars: Eddie Hearn, Peter Taylor, Pete Taylor, Bridget Taylor
Votes: 317
43. McEnroe/Borg: Fire & Ice (2011 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 65 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Tennis players John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg have a fierce rivalry during their championship years.
Stars: John McEnroe, Björn Borg, Percy Rosberg, Lennart Eriksson
Votes: 251
44. Canelo: The Greatest Athlete You've Never Seen (2021 TV Special)
27 min | Documentary, Sport
Documentary about Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez.
Stars: Kate Abdo, Carlos Baldomir, Marco Antonio Barrera, Kenny Bayless
Votes: 8
45. Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson (1993 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Filmmaker Barbara Kopple profiles the life and career of former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson and the surrounding events that led to his 1992 6 year prison conviction.
Director: Barbara Kopple | Stars: Mike Tyson, Kevin Rooney, Desiree Washington, Curtis Ratliff
Votes: 237
46. Still We Believe: The Boston Red Sox Movie (2004)
PG | 110 min | Documentary, Sport
A look at the Boston Red Sox's 2003 season, from Spring Training to their meeting with the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series, and the team's relationship with their fans.
Director: Paul Doyle Jr. | Stars: Joe Castiglione, Jim Connors, Paul Constine, Steve Craven
Votes: 329 | Gross: $0.40M
47. Bobby (2016)
97 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A film which marks the 50th anniversary of England's victory in the 1966 World Cup, and uncovers the truth behind the man who led them to it - Bobby is a portrait of a footballing icon. ... See full summary »
Director: Ron Scalpello | Stars: Gordon Banks, Russell Brand, Tony Carr, Nigel Clarke
Votes: 562
48. Mästarnas mästare (2009– )
60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV, Sport
A a number of former sports stars, all of whom have been champions in their sports, meet each other in different branches. All participants have two things in common: they have all taken ... See full summary »
Stars: Micke Leijnegard, Louise Karlsson, Ingemar Stenmark, Emma Igelström
Votes: 103
49. Life of Ryan: Caretaker Manager (2014 TV Movie)
81 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A film that follows Ryan Giggs through the 2013/14 Premiership season, as the greatest ever Manchester Utd player became the clubs manager and allowed unprecedented access behind the scenes at Old Trafford.
Director: Daniel Mendelle | Stars: David Beckham, Diego Maradona, Alex Ferguson, Ryan Giggs
Votes: 290
50. DAZN Boxing (2015– )
180 min | Sport
DAZN Boxing features over 100 fight cards per year and is the exclusive home of Canelo Álvarez bouts.
Stars: Eddie Hearn, David Diamante, Darren Barker, Chris Lloyd
Votes: 19