The best films about sports are not only a list of sports achievements, but also stories of successes and defeats, courage in the face of loss and the delight of victory, the strain of all forces, vivid emotions and destructive passions. Even people who are far from this side of life are able to feel the serious tension beating from the screen. Rating sports films 2000 - 2017 was compiled based on user ratings and reviews on the KinoPoisk website.
10. Touching the Void (2003)
Rating - 8
The top films about sports are opened by the artistic processing of events that really happened with two English climbers. During the world's first ascent of a mountain that seemed previously impregnable in the Peruvian Andes, one of them broke his leg. Will humanity resist the fear of death? A very emotionally rich movie against the backdrop of stunningly beautiful snowy landscapes, ready at any moment to turn into a death trap.
9. Trainer Carter (2005)
Rating - 8
What is more important - a successful business or the fate of those on the basis of which this business is done? In 1999, a real-life coach Carter resolved this issue in favor of the latter, thundering with his deed to the whole of America. He forbade young successful basketball players from competing until they tightened their scores. A good sports drama about a strong man who is trying to pave the way for the hearts of adolescents from difficult areas.
8. Class 92 (2013)
Rating - 8
In 1992, six football players began their career at Manchester United, the names of which every fan of this sport now knows. The documentary is dedicated to seven bright years from the team’s history, from winning the England Youth Cup to a brilliant triumph in the Champions League.
7. Million Dollar Baby (2004)
Rating - 8.1
Four times Oscar-winning drama produced by Clint Eastwood, in which Hilary Swank plays. At the center of the story is an older boxing trainer, Frank Dunn, who is afraid of becoming attached to someone and the strong-bodied and spiritful girl Maggie who dreams of becoming a professional boxer. This is one of the best films about sports, love, hope and pain.
6. Race (2013)
Rating - 8.1
What are you ready to do to win? How far to go? And, most importantly, what to do then? “Race” tells the story of the confrontation between two outstanding racers, N. Lauda and D. Hunt, at a time when in the “Formula 1” there was still no qualification system and personal skill played a major role.
Even on a not-so-powerful car, a talented athlete had a chance to compete on equal terms with leaders. The background is a reckless seventies, a sea of alcohol and loyal fans.
5. The Invisible Side (2009)
Rating - 8.1
The glorious story that there are kind people in the world and there are those who are worthy of their kindness, and that even a low life start cannot prevent you from flying up. For all its fabulousness, the movie is based on real events - the life story of a black American football player Michael Oer and his white Christian family adopting him. For the sake of filming in this film, Sandra Bullock decided to reduce her usual fee and agree on interest from fees. And she did not lose, as the "Invisible Side" became a real hit.
4. The art of flight (2011)
Rating - 8.2
Although people don’t fly like birds, it’s still possible for a person to laugh at least for a moment at the force of gravity. “The Art of Flight” is a film shot in the documentary genre that allows even the spectators who are comfortable in the armchair to feel the atmosphere of snowboarding, all its energy, sharpness, adrenaline rush and, of course, the feeling of flying over snow-capped peaks.
3. Life cycles (2005)
Rating - 8.2
Under this mysterious name (unfortunately, the play on the original words is lost in the Russian translation) is a stunningly beautiful film about bicycles, their riders, their ups and downs - both literally and figuratively. An atmospheric movie with excellent camera work and a masterful soundtrack.
2. Knockdown (2005)
Rating - 8.2
Although the “Knockdown” was shot on the basis of real events (the outstanding victory of the American boxer James Braddock, who brought him the world title), it is rather an American myth. The story of how an outstanding personality was able, despite all the obstacles, the difficult economic situation in the country, hunger and injuries, to defeat and became a hero and a symbol of hope for the rest of the humiliated and destitute. Although it is a fairy tale, but it makes an impression, it is not without reason that it is in second place in popularity in the collection of sports films.
1. Senna (2010)
Rating - 8.4
In the first place among the best films about sports is a movie about the life of Ayrton Senna - the legendary racer, who received the nickname “The Wizard” from the press and fans. Senna was distinguished not only by the ability to pilot a racing car to the brink of the impossible - off the track he was a very charming and gentle person who made a deep impression on everyone who spoke with him. The documentary about ten years of his life, from the first race to the tragic death, was shot with an abundance of rare and valuable sources, including the private archives of the family.
