Top Sports Movies To Watch Over Break
Ellen Church '21 Sports Editor
- Miracle - Ice Hockey
The Soviets were four-time defending gold-medalists, and seemed impossible to beat at the 1980 Olympics. But the underdog U.S. team, made up entirely of amatuer players, came from behind to win gold in an upset for the ages. - The Blind Side - Football
Michael Oher went from being homeless as a teenager to being a first round pick in the NFL draft. Taken in by a sympathetic family, he overcame hardships to grow as a person and as an athlete. - Remember the Titans - Football
At a newly desegregated high school in 1971, football coach Herman Boone brings together his team of white and black players. Overcoming racial prejudices, the team finds success and forms bonds that last a lifetime. - The Sandlot - Baseball
Awkward fifth grader Scott Smalls moves into a new town, and joins a group of boys who play baseball at the nearby field. But their daily games are put at risk when a treasured ball is hit into a nearby yard patrolled by a giant ruthless dog. - McFarland USA - Cross Country
Track Coach Jim White, new to a majority Latino high school in California, realizes the untapped potential of a group of boys not on the team. Through physical and mental hard work, White builds them into a dominant team while staying true to their roots. - Crooked Arrows - Lacrosse
Retired lacrosse legend Joe Logan returns to his Native American reservation in order to modernize its casino. But after becoming coach of the local lacrosse team and leading them to a championship, Logan learns the true meaning of the ancient game and the importance of preserving his reservation. - 42 - Baseball
Based on the historic true story, Brooklyn Dodgers manager Branch Rickey defies MLB norms by signing African-American Second Baseman Jackie Robinson. In the face of tremendous racism and public backlash, Robinson courageously did not retaliate, letting his tremendous talent speak for itself. - The Way Back - Basketball
Former basketball superstar Jack Cunningham is struggling with alcoholism and facing divorce, but gets a second shot at life through the game. Returning to his alma mater as head coach, Cunningham turns his high school program around during hard times. - Field of Dreams - Baseball
After hearing a voice late one night, farmer Ray Kinsella builds a baseball diamond in his field, attracting the ghosts of baseball legends. His family learns through this experience the true meaning of believing, even when things seem impossible. - Rocky - Boxing
The 1976 winner for Best Picture, this classic underdog tale depicts small-time boxer Rocky Balboa given the chance to fight in the world heavyweight championship. With little time to prepare, the “Italian Stallion,” rises to the challenge and stuns the world.