Pelé: Birth of a Legend

7.3

2016

107 mins

Drama

The life story of Brazilian football legend, Pele.

Goal II: Living the Dream

Year : 2007Rating : ⭐ 5.9

Tempted away from Newcastle United to join Real Madrid, rising star Santiago Munez finds this latest change of fortune the greatest challenge yet - personally as well as professionally. He is reunited with Gavin Harris, though they must compete to be on the team, and estranged from fiancee Roz, whose nursing career keeps her back home.

Rise

Year : 2022Rating : ⭐ 7.6

After emigrating to Greece from Nigeria, Vera and Charles Antetokounmpo struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under the daily threat of deportation. Desperate to obtain Greek citizenship but undermined by a system that blocked them at every turn, the family's vision, determination and faith lifted them out of obscurity to launch the careers of three NBA champions.

American Underdog

Year : 2021Rating : ⭐ 7.1

The true story of Kurt Warner, who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback.

Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius

Year : 2004Rating : ⭐ 5.9

The story of golf icon and legend, Bobby Jones, who retired from competition at the tender age of 28.

Believe

Year : 2013Rating : ⭐ 6.1

A young, gifted soccer player who gets into trouble for a petty crime is brought to the attention of former Manchester United coach Matt Busby, who comes out of retirement to help the boy and his teammates.

Fast Girls

Year : 2012Rating : ⭐ 6.0

A street smart runner develops an intense rivalry with an equally ambitious wealthy young athlete.

Rudy

Year : 1993Rating : ⭐ 7.4

Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only half the size of the other players. But he had the drive and the spirit of 5 people and has set his sights upon joining the team.

Greater

Year : 2016Rating : ⭐ 7.1

The incredible true story of the greatest walk-on in the history of college football.

The Beautiful Game

Year : 2024Rating : ⭐ 6.3

A group of advocates to end homelessness organize an annual tournament for homeless people to compete in a series of football matches known as The Homeless World Cup.

The Express

Year : 2008Rating : ⭐ 7.1

Follow the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.

United

Year : 2011Rating : ⭐ 6.9

United is based on the true story of Manchester United's legendary "Busby Babes", the youngest side ever to win the Football League and the 1958 Munich Air Crash that claimed eight of the their number. The film draws on first-hand interviews with the survivors and their families to tell the inspirational story of a team and community overcoming terrible tragedy.

The Pride of the Yankees

Year : 1942Rating : ⭐ 7.3

The story of the life and career of the baseball hall of famer, Lou Gehrig.

My Dinner with Hervé

Year : 2018Rating : ⭐ 6.3

An unlikely friendship evolves over one wild night in LA between a struggling journalist and actor Hervé Villechaize, the world's most famous gun-toting dwarf, resulting in life-changing consequences for both.

The Hill

Year : 2023Rating : ⭐ 7.7

The story of Rickey Hill, who overcomes his physical disability and repairs his relationship with his father in a quest to become a major league baseball (MLB) player.

F.I.S.T.

Year : 1978Rating : ⭐ 6.5

Johnny Kovak joins the Teamsters trade-union in a local chapter in the 1930s and works his way up in the organization. As he climbs higher and higher his methods become more ruthless and finally senator Madison starts a campaign to find the truth about the alleged connections with the Mob.

Woodlawn

Year : 2015Rating : ⭐ 6.8

Love and unity in a school torn by racism and hate in the 1970s. A gifted high school football player must learn to embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field.

Resurrecting the Champ

Year : 2007Rating : ⭐ 6.3

Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.

Blue Chips

Year : 1994Rating : ⭐ 6.1

Pete Bell, a college basketball coach is under a lot of pressure. His team isn't winning and he cannot attract new players. The stars of the future are secretly being paid by boosters. This practice is forbidden in the college game, but Pete is desperate and has pressures from all around.

Tyson's Run

Year : 2022Rating : ⭐ 7.7

When fifteen-year-old Tyson attends public school for the first time, his life is changed forever. While helping his father clean up after the football team, Tyson befriends champion marathon runner Aklilu. Never letting his autism hold him back, Tyson becomes determined to run his first marathon in hopes of winning his father's approval. With the help of an unlikely friend and his parents, Tyson learns that with faith in yourself and the courage to take the first step, anything is possible.

The River

Year : 1984Rating : ⭐ 6.4

Tom and Mae Garvey are a Tennessee farming couple battling violent floods to save their land. In addition to natural disasters, the Garveys fight to stop a selfish land developer and a local corporation from foreclosing on their farm. While Mae stays at home to care for their children and tend to the crops, Tom finds work as a scab at a steel mill to preserve his family's property.