What to watch? Top 5 movies about legendary sports victories

What to watch? Top 5 movies about legendary sports victories

A selection of cult sports dramas based on real events.

Last year gave us quite a few worthwhile movie premieres. Among them and the most box-office basketball drama “Moving Up”. We still remember the faces of the audience leaving the halls with tears in their eyes. For those inspired by the story of champions, we have recalled five movies based on real events about incredible sports victories.

Ali (2001, USA)

This 18-year-old sports drama starring Will Smith tells the story of American boxer Mohammed Ali. On his account countless victories, a gold medal at the 1960 Olympic Games. Bold and confident, he rewrote history for African Americans in sports, defended the oppressed and fought for civil rights.

Coach Carter (2005, USA, Germany)

The movie is based on a true story that took place in 1999 in Richmond. The life of a typical American ghetto can be changed, and this is proved by Coach Carter, who manages to get young boys interested in basketball. His monologues are individual instructions that everyone can adapt to their own lives.

Soul Surfer (2011, USA)

For those who are tired of shoveling snowdrifts and want to plunge back into summer – the movie “Soul Surfer”. This is not just a story, but a biopic about the life of surfer Bethany Hamilton, who at the age of 13 lost her arm as a result of a shark attack. The movie is about a girl who, after a terrible psychological and physical trauma, tries to find the strength to return to the sport that was and remains the meaning of her life. It’s also about the ocean, of course.

Race (2013, UK, Germany, USA)

The story that formed the basis of the movie unfolded over the course of six years. Two young racers James Hunt and Niki Lauda live their lives striving to overtake each other and, of course, to take the top step of the podium of Formula 1 winners. Who will succeed in doing so after all?

Eddie “The Eagle” (2016, UK, USA, Germany)

You’ve missed a lot if you haven’t seen the picture about Michael Edwards, aka Eddie the Eagle Edwards, the most successful underdog in the history of world sport. How so? To understand, you need to see the movie, and at the same time be inspired by the biographical story of a man no one took seriously.

If your soul demands something new, don’t miss the premiere of “Creed 2”, one of the most anticipated sports releases.

The story centers on the confrontation between boxers Victor Drago (son of Ivan Drago, a character from the legendary “Rocky” saga) and Adonis Creed. Balancing on the edge of personal circumstances and fighting in the ring, drama, challenge and Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren who are still “wow”. It promises to be loud!

In theaters from January 10.