Movies about sports are always incredibly spectacular and interesting. They demonstrate the true will to win, as well as situations where it is impossible to achieve success without maximum dedication. We present you the best psychological films about various sports that will not leave anyone indifferent, according to the editors of the portal.
20. Jerry Maguire (1996)
Sports agent Jerry Maguire is tired of enduring the dark deeds and dishonest business that permeates the entire industry. He writes a true scandalous article, thereby substituting his superiors.
After the dismissal, Jerry does not lose heart and decides to organize an honest agency in which it would not be a shame to work.
Only two people supported his initiative - a single mother Dorothy, who is secretly in love with Jerry, as well as the notorious athlete Rod Tidwell. Despite his notoriety and complex nature, he was inspired by McGuire’s idea.
19. Baby per million (2004)
The life of boxing trainer Frank Dunn cannot be called happy. He has a difficult relationship with his daughter and he is constantly locked in on himself. Everything changes when a girl named Maggie gets into his room.
She is a born warrior, but most of all, Maggie wants someone to believe in her. Thanks to perseverance, she manages to persuade Frank to train her, after which he sees her unlimited potential. When it comes to fighting in the ring, Maggie finds fame, but soon events happen that no one expected ...
18. Knockdown (2005)
Talented boxer Jim Braddock suffers a series of defeats, after which he has to throw the ring. He faces all the consequences of the Great Depression and barely makes ends meet. The once famous boxer is forced to grab at any job, just to feed his family.
Soon the way of life again leads him to boxing. Things are getting better, but all the ways lead Jim to a fight with the most scandalous boxer Max Beer, who killed two people in the ring. Can Jim stand up against a terrifying opponent?
17. Run, fat man, run (2007)
Dennis Doyle is known for never completing a single business. Even at his own wedding, he decided to escape, leaving his pregnant beloved right at the altar. In order to regain the trust, and maybe the very woman he lost, Dennis decides to participate in the famous London Marathon.
Can he prove to Libby that he has changed and is able to bring everything to the end? Indeed, in the race he will have to compete with her new fiancé, who is also a successful businessman ...
16. Real steel (2011)
In the near future, boxing has become a forbidden sport because of its cruelty, because people have found new entertainment - robot fights. Each of them is a huge machine, weighing a whole ton, which is remotely controlled.
The former famous boxer Charlie Kenton could not live without his favorite sport, because he became one of the participants in the fighting. His business is going bad, but everything changes when he meets a teenager who is his son. Will an 11-year-old boy be able to change his father's life, especially when they had the chance to take part in the most famous tournament?
15. Legend number 17 (2013)
The film tells about the legend of the Soviet hockey Valeria Kharlamov, who has gone from a regular club player to a sports star. It was he who was able to score two decisive goals in the most famous hockey match of the NHL, when the USSR and Canada teams met on the ice.
It was only thanks to the inexhaustible will and perseverance of Kharlamov and the experienced coach Anatoly Tarasov that he managed to overcome all the difficulties so that legend No. 17 was born on the field, which forever changed the global notion of hockey.
14. Days of Thunder (1990)
The famous racer Cole Trickle decided to change the field of activity and change from a racing car to a high-speed car, participating in NASCAR. His coach becomes Harry Hogg, who in every way tries to avoid scandal.
Rowdy Burns becomes the main opponent of Tricles on the track, although they both are not destined to safely reach the finish line. Two rivals will not only listen to the constant recommendations and conclusions of doctors, but also get along in the same hospital before they can recover.
13. Kickboxer (1989)
In order to demonstrate the excellence of the American school of kickboxing, the brothers Eric and Kurt Sloan go home to the martial art - Thailand. During the fight with the champion of the country, Tong Po, Eric realizes that his opponent is too tough.
However, Tong Poe specifically cripples Eric, after which his younger brother, by all means, decides to avenge him. Thanks to perseverance and strength of spirit, Kurt takes Master Zen as an apprentice, whose rigorous training will prepare the younger Sloan for a battle with Tong Po.
12. On the crest of a wave (1991)
The elusive gang of surfers performs incredibly fast and daring bank robberies. The investigation of this case is taken by a young FBI agent named Johnny Utah.
He very quickly manages to infiltrate the gang and even uncover a series of crimes, but he soon realizes that the waves have subdued him, and he is unlikely to be able to return to normal life. Johnny will face the biggest dilemma, torn between the professionalism of the FBI officer and true friendship.
11. Ali (2001)
Mohammed Ali is not only the most famous boxer in history, but also a real idol for many people around the world. His contributions to the fight for civil rights often remained undervalued. In spite of everything, he devoted himself entirely to his mission, both in the political arena and in the boxing ring.
The film is based on real events from the biography of Mohammed Ali, who renounced his own name and went a long way in the struggle for the rights of the oppressed. Today there is no one who would not know about such a great athlete and leader, like Mohammed Ali.
10. Favorite (2003)
In the midst of the Great Depression, people are constantly looking for ways to make ends meet, because the road often leads them to the racetrack. Despite low rates, sports betting attracts many people.
One day a rather unusual couple appears on the racetrack: a small horse, the external potential of which clearly does not shine, and her jockey is a boxing champion in super-lightweight, who is progressing blindness.
The trainer of an unusual tandem is the once circus strongman Tom Smith, and the owner is the notorious Charles Howard.
Despite such a motley company, they manage to not only prepare for the races, but even get around the invincible Military Admiral and achieve the title “The Best Horse” in 1938.
9. Rocky (1976)
Rocky Balboa is not just a boxing legend, but a man who has proven that everything can be achieved only through endless perseverance and perseverance. He is incredibly charming and often does not know how to reveal himself in communication with people, but after entering the ring this boxer turns into a completely different person.
In every fight he is absolutely fearless, despite the fact that he is his opponent. Permanent grueling training and steel will made him an extraordinarily strong fighter who goes forward even when his face turns into a bloody mess.
8. The Diaries of a Basketball Player (1995)
A pretty tough autobiographical film that demonstrates the story of the fall of Jim Carroll, who sank to the very bottom. Popularity quickly turned his head, because soon Jim and his company began to get involved in opium.
The young guys believed that this was nothing more than self-indulgence, because they had a whole life ahead of them in order to achieve success, and until then it was necessary to have a good time.
However, drug addiction will not let anyone go so easily, because soon heavier drugs that cost a lot of money are used. For the sake of another dose, they are ready to do anything, including murder.
7. Race (2013)
In the history of Formula 1, the 70s were the most golden period in the development of races. Super-successful riders are universally popular, they become the object of desire of any woman and every day can spend huge sums on a truly luxurious life.
The film tells about the real story of the confrontation of two of the most legendary racers - the proud handsome James Hunt and the goal-oriented, quiet Nika Lauda. In their confrontation, they will have to drive a lot of tracks, where every mistake can be forever chained to a hospital bed ...
6. Fighter (2010)
The film is based on the real and absolutely incredible story of boxer Mickey Ward, whose path to the championship was incredibly thorny. In ordinary life, Mickey is a completely simple guy from the people. He has to work to feed not only himself, but also his large family.
After a series of failures, Mickey managed to return to the ring. His trainer was a half brother, who in the past shone in the ring, but soon exchanged his talent for drugs. Despite the support of his family, it was the love of an ordinary waitress Charlene who helped him to the top of her career.
5. Foxhunter (2014)
Mark Schulz is a well-known wrestler, he won the “gold” at the Olympics, although he had to live a normal life. Mark has a brother named Dave, with whom they train together. Despite the earned medal, Mark is still less popular than his brother.
This is what the famous millionaire John Dupont decided to use. He invites him to prepare for the next Olympic Games in his villa, to which Mark immediately agrees. But he soon realizes that such a strange condition has its own reasons, which will lead to quite serious consequences.
4. The Field of Miracles (1989)
The inner voice of an ordinary Iowa farmer named Ray Kinsella constantly insists that he should build a huge baseball field in his cornfield. Although for someone it would be strange, Rei decides to listen, because his late father was a true fan of this sport.
When all preparations are completed, a legendary team of ghost players appears on the field. This is not how scary Ray, how many raises many questions to which he will certainly try to find answers ...
3. Wrestler (2008)
The once famous wrestler, nicknamed Randy "Baran" Robinson, was very popular in the 80s, but after a tragic incident, his life changed dramatically. Right in the ring, he received a heart attack, after which he heard rather disappointing doctors' forecasts.
Doctors said that he absolutely can not go into the ring, as any fight could be his last. Randy tried to find himself in everyday life, but very quickly failed. Relationship with his daughter did not exist, because he found the only reason for his existence - returning to the ring, even if it could cost him his life.
2. Killer Football (2001)
Six brothers create a rather unusual football team. Despite the fact that they may be scattered or even look like losers, each of them is a true martial arts master.
They send their masterful possession of kung fu into the game on the field, pushing the boundaries of the possible. Nevertheless, on the way to winning the cup and one million dollars, many strong teams will stand in their way, one of which has a terrible reputation ...
1. Peaceful Warrior (2006)
Dan Millman is the main hope of the gymnastics college team. He is incredibly talented and all his aspirations are reduced to performance at the Olympics. In his free time from training, he enjoys incredible popularity among girls and leads a rather carefree life.
Everything changes when he meets the mysterious owner of a local gas station named Socrates. It is with his help that Millman begins to look at life in a completely different way. At one point, he will need all his will, without which it will not be possible to overcome all the trials of fate ...
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