What to watch? Willpower: 11 best motivational movies

We continue the column “What to see?”.

On March 1, the film “From the bottom of the peak” will be released . The picture tells about the difficult fate of a young skier Alexei Tsarev. As a result of a tragic fall during the descent Alexei receives serious injuries, and he has to amputate both legs below the knee. Despite this, the guy finds the strength to continue training, because if you have a dream in life, you should take a risk and find the strength not to give up.

Watch on the official channel Central Partnership in YouTube.

Before the release of the film “From the bottom of the peak” remember the movies about the stories of athletes who, despite difficult life circumstances, do not turn down the path to their dreams.

“Soul Surfer.”

The movie is based on real events and tells about the life of surfer Bethany Hamilton. Since childhood, she has been surfing, but an accident changes the girl’s whole life. At an early age she is attacked by a shark, and as a result she loses her arm. However, Bethany still finds the strength to get back on the board, continue surfing and compete.

Watch on the official Movie Trailers YouTube channel.

“Hammer” (“Hamill”).

The movie “Hammer” (“Hamill”) presents the life story of professional wrestler Matt “Hammer” Hamill. Matt has not heard since birth, because of this the boy was very difficult. Hamill was always supported by his grandfather, who believed that his grandson was no worse than the rest. Matt’s grandfather was sure that his grandson could become a great fighter. He brings Matt to the wrestling section, where the boy begins to train. Later Hamill began to perform in MMA and won many awards.

Watch on the official YouTube movie trailers channel.

“Force of Will.”

The drama follows the life of African-American runner Jesse Owens and his legendary performance at the 1936 Olympics. Jesse dreams of participating in the Olympics, and he gets a chance to go to the Games in Berlin. However, during the preparation for the Olympics-1936 athlete faces many difficulties.

Watch on the official YouTube movie trailers channel.

“The Pazmanian Devil”

Vinny Pazienza is a successful boxer who is at the pinnacle of fame. Vinny gets into a car accident and suffers numerous injuries. Doctors say he will never be able to step into the ring again. Despite all the difficulties, Vinnie decides to start training again.

Watch on the official channel Movie Clips Movie Trailers in YouTube.

“Finish Line.”

The movie is about former runner Leila and athlete Yannick. Yannick was involved in a plane crash that resulted in him losing his eyesight. After this accident, Yannick decides to give up everything and not to run anymore. However, a chance meeting with Leila helps him change his mind. They start training together and want to take part in competitions.

Watch on the official UniFrance YouTube channel.

“The Invisible Side”

The picture “The Invisible Side” tells about a professional American soccer player Michael Oher. As a young boy, Michael faced many hardships. After he loses his home, Lee Ann Tui comes to his aid. She takes the boy under her guardianship, and in time he becomes a full member of the family. Thanks to the support of the Tui family Michael manages to cope with all the difficulties, to enter the university and become a professional player.

Watch on the official UniFrance YouTube channel.

“Overcoming”

Vince Papale is a schoolteacher who has to work as a bartender to earn extra money for his family. One day he gets downsized, loses his job and then his wife. Papale has always dreamed of playing American soccer at the professional level. The coach of a professional American soccer team organizes a contest in which everyone can try to get on the team. Vince decides to take part and fulfill his long-held dream.

Watch on the official UniFrance YouTube channel.

“The Peaceful Warrior

The film is based on the book “The Way of the Peaceful Warrior” by American athlete Dan Millman. The movie tells about a professional gymnast Dan, who is often tormented by nightmares. One day in a store he meets a mysterious stranger, whom he later calls Socrates. It is Socrates who starts asking Dan questions that he has never thought about before.

Watch on AliTalibov’s official YouTube channel.

“Knockdown”.

The movie is about the famous American boxer James Braddock. The action of the movie takes place during the Great Depression. In order to feed his family, a professional boxer has to take any job. Despite this, Jim still dreams of returning to the ring. One day he gets such a chance, but this time he has to fight with the current champion. Braddock decides to accept the challenge and get back in the ring.

Watch on the official Vault Movie Clips YouTube channel.

“Unbroken”

The picture is based on real events and tells about the life of track and field athlete Louis Zamperini. After much training, the runner gets a chance to take part in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. He fails to win, but Louis hopes to take part and win at the next Olympics. However, the war begins, and the athlete is sent to the front. During one of the operations, the plane of Louis and his fellow soldiers crashed over the ocean. The athlete, along with the surviving soldiers, spends 47 days on a lifeboat, and then finds himself in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp, where he spends the most difficult time of his life.

Watch on the Official Trailers YouTube channel.

“Rocky”

The legendary film about Rocky Balboa is known to many sports fans. The story of an unknown boxer who was able to achieve success is popular and loved by many until now. Rocky fought only in the rings of his town, until one day he was offered to enter the ring against the world boxing champion Apollo Creed. Rocky agrees to this offer, although he realizes that only through increased training he will be able to resist Creed.

Watch on MovieClips channel on YouTube.