25 Sports Films Everyone Can Enjoy
- by Ellen White-Harrington and Carol White Llewellyn
The next time you're stuck inside and can't find any TV shows or recent movies to watch, pull up one of these time-honored classic sports films that have action, sports, a good story line, fine actors and great cinematography, pop yourself a bowl of popcorn, and settle in for a great film.
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Sport |
Movie Name |
Year |
Principle Actors |
Based on Real Story? |
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Football |
2006 |
Y |
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Football |
1993 |
Y |
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Football |
2014 |
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Football |
2008 |
Y |
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Football |
2009 |
Y |
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Baseball |
2002 |
Y |
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Baseball |
2012 |
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Baseball |
1989 |
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Baseball |
1999 |
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Baseball |
1942 |
Y |
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Baseball |
1992 |
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Baseball |
1982 |
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Baseball |
1988 |
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Horse racing |
2005 |
Y |
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Horse racing |
2010 |
Y |
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Horse racing |
1979 |
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Horse racing |
2003 |
Y |
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Boxing |
2011 |
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Boxing |
1976, 1979, 1982 |
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Soccer |
Bend It Like Beckham |
2002 |
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Basketball |
Hoop Dreams |
1994 |
Y (documentary) |
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Track |
Chariots of Fire |
1981 |
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Karate |
1984 |
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Karate |
2010 |
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Hockey/ Figure Skating |
1992 |
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Hockey |
2004 |
Y |