Good grief! You include Mighty Ducks and not Chariots of Fire? To quote a line from Solzenitsyn’s “First Circle,” ‘what age are we living in?”

Goal – the Dream Begins – although not a big soccer fan, this is one of the most inspiring & best sports movies I’ve ever seen – check it out!

Well, I guess we need to be reminded to “Remember the Titans”. Personally, I thought it was much more inspiring than “Friday Night Lights”. It’s an excellent story about uniting for a common purpose and a wonderful example of how we can celebrate our differences.
ALSO, there is a movie from the 80s that I believe should really be on the list. “Victory” – it is a soccer movie about prisoners of war starring Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine and Pele. If you haven’t seen it, you should.
I completely agree about Chariots of Fire.

Chariots of Fire conspiuous by its absence.

My, two grandchildren agreed with their dear old Grammie, “ANGELS IN THE OUT FIELD” should also be recalled in this fine group. It was sports and compassion. We thought it was basically much more than about baseball, it was about learning to believe in God’s Angel’s and miracles happening on earth for two orphaned children.

How about the very old “Harlem Globe Ttrotters.” It was probably more about how Abe Saperstein started the Globe Trotters, but it was a great movie when back when.

Facing the Giants was an amazing movie! It shows how through God you can do anything. BUT you must believe in yourself first!

The Champ- John Voight, I though that was very inspirational when he did everything to protected his son from his wife, Faye Dunway. Ricky Shroeder also did awesome acting in this film.

“The Pride of the Yankees” should have made the list. The man has a disease named after him because of his fame, but he is remembered for his great spirit in the face of that disease.

I think 2 classics are “Brian’s Song” and “Remember the Titans”.

BRIANS SONG(TRUE MEANING OF FRIENDSHIP AND COURAGE).REMEMBER THE TITANS(MEANING OF TEAM WORK AND BRINGING RACES TOGETHER)ALSO I AGREE THE MOVIE FACING THE GIANTS(KEEPING YOUR FAITH ).

you missed “Facing the Giants” which by far is the most inspirational of all sports movies…

The ones you named are all great however I really liked the movie
” Cool Runnings”

Facing the Giants for sure.

You forgot “Remember the Titans”

All of these are great picks. but One of my favorite sports movies of all time is ” Remember the Titans”. All about bringing people together.
Though it was not a youth friendly movie…” North Dallas Forty” was a great adult film from back in the day. With the lesson that if you pretend to be someone your not, eventually, you will lose yourself and become someone else. Some times standing up for who you are is worth the cost.

What about “Remember the Titans”?

The Quest (I’m pretty sure that’s the title) about a farm boy who goes against all odds to train in running. We had a teen-age son who was greatly inspired by it!

Remember the Titans and Glory Road were two I would definately include.

Don’t forget “Sandlot” & “Bad News Bears” Both were great!

Facing the Giants is the best movie of them all.

“Brian’s Song” for sure. Also, in the same genre, “Something for Joey” which may have been a made-for-TV movie, but genuine and touching nonetheless. Both movies get a “grab your kleenex box” rating. Enjoy and thanks for the great list. Next can we do inspirational movies in general? JOHN

My vote is for Facing The Giants. It’s a movie for the whole family. One of the most inspirational that I’ve ever seen and I’m not even a football fan!

Brian’s Song with Bily D. Williams and Remember The Titans with Denzel Washington. Award winning performances and messages of character, dignity and integrity; which most teens today and many adults are lacking, are key in these movies. Some of the movies selected are good, but for deeper meaning and teaching tools, these two must be added.

I agree, Facing the Giants is the best inspirational movie made! I watch that film at least once a month or whenever I need motivation. I have given that movie to numerous people and our church even did a series of sermons based on the movie!

Vision Quest: the name says it all. It’s about maturing and making choices. The sports theme is about dedication in pursuit of an ultimate goal… giving up everything, including a full-ride scholarship to prove if only to himself that he is that good.
Bad News Bears… a group of losers that learns to be a team. That’s a classic formula that works over and over again.

HOw about Remember the Titan’s?

Amazing Grace & Chuck I use it for Confirmation group.

I was hoping to see “Brian’s Song” on the list, but there are so many great movies to choose from! I also loved “Remember the Titans?” with Denzel…one of my favorite actors of all time:)

Great list but what about Remember the Titans and the classic Pride of the Yankees???

Facing the Giants was one of my favorites

What happened to Angels in the Outfield with Danny Glover? Definitely an inspirational sports movie!

Heck yes the very best Remember the Titans, my all time fav!

I just wrote a book and, ironically, in it, I picked 20 Inspirational Sports Films; I also picked 30 “Hero” films (“Schindler’s List”, “Patton,” “Mr. Holland’s Opus,” etc.). Nine of my picks are on the Beliefnet list; ten are not. The book also lists more than 200 other inspirational films (i.e., films I believe everyone should see) … C. Neal Davis, Ph.D.
Top 20 Inspirational Sports Films
Beliefnet List (7/23/08) Neal Davis List: from The Four-Way Test; Twenty-Four Words That Will
Change Your Life (Altamonte Springs, FL: Advantage Press, 2008), p. 36
Karate Kid Miracle
Bend It Like Beckham Hoosiers
Cinderella Man The Rookie
The Jackie Robinson Story Glory Road
Rudy* Finding Forrester
Hoosiers* A Field of Dreams
Ali Rudy
Miracle* Chariots of Fire
We Are Marshall* Believe in Me
Pride* Remember the Titans
The Rookie* Bull Durham
A League of Their Own* A League of Their Own
A Field of Dreams* Cool Runnings
Seabiscuit We Are Marshall
Rocky I Coach Carter
The Natural Brian’s Song
Friday Night Lights Secondhand Lions
Bull Durham* Mystery, Alaska
Hoop Dreams Pride
The Mighty Ducks Cool Runnings
* Nine of the films are on both lists
[Note that the book inadvertently lists “Cool Runnings” two times]
Book was released this month and is available on line (www.advbookstore.com or from most on-line bookstores) — $19

“Remember The Titans” has got to be my all time favorite.

I agree with others about “Remember the Titans”.
There’s another film, that is sports related, even though the main theme is about friendship and courage! “Brian’s Song”, the true story of Brian Piccolo and Gayle Sayers, teammates on the Chicago Bears, who start out as rivals for the same position and wind up best friends. Their relationship is becomes even more dedicated when it is discovered that Brian is dying of cancer.

What about the Disney Movie about the life and times of the football player from Philly whos dream was to play with the Eagles ? It was called Invincible star of the movie was Mark Wahlberg.

MY FAVORITE HAS TO BE FACING THE GIANTS!!! AWESOME MOVIE AS WELL AS INVINCIBLE!!! GREAT FOOTBALL MOVIES!!

Can’t beleive Remember the Titans didn’t make the list! Invincible was a winner too!

How could you possibly miss RADIO????

Breaking Away…it was so well done!

You missed Million Dollar Baby. That was an incredibly good movie.

Can’t believe you left out “Remember the Titans” and “Radio”, either! So many lessons on so many levels in both!

I see some have already mentioned “Remember the Titans” and “Radio.” I would also add 1993′s “Cool Runnings” about the Jamaican bobsled team that went to the Olympics.

Ooh–I also just remembered “Bagger Vance,” loosely based on the text of the Bhagavad Gita.

I can’t believe THE REPLACEMENTS starring Keanu Reeves is not on the list! such a great movie!!

You left off REMEMBER THE TITANS and BRIAN’S SONG because….??

brian’s song

I can’t believe you left out “The Pride of the Yankees and “The Babe Ruth Story”. And what about The Monty Stratton Story. I know they are oldies but goodies.

Remember the Titans should be near the top. I have seen it 10 times and still love to sit down and be inspired. There are MANY lessons to be learned. The music completes the package.

I am surprised that the acclaimed Oscar winning ‘Million Dollar Baby’ is not included in the top 20. I cried at this film, which is a true inspiration of overcoming extreme odds to fulfil a dream. The end of the film is heartbreaking, but superb.

ANGELS IN THE OUT FRIELD
MY 2 GRANDSON ALWAYS ASK TO WATCH THAT MOVIE THEY KNOW ANGELS ARE WITH THEM ANYWERE THEY GO.

My Favorite is Remember the Titans , every time i see it it moves me through another level of Love, respect, and humilty of life.

What about Facing the Giants?? That is one of the greats movies that I have ever seen as far as being inspirationl. My opinion is that movie helps people to believe there is a God here for us and to take care of us.

You left out probably the greatest one I think is the Titans(rememberthe titans)

The movie Remember The TITANS

Remember the Titans is at the top of my list….uncertain how it could have been left off of this list. Based on a true story, odds stacked against Coach Boone….doesn’t get any better than this….

Facing the Giants is one of the most inspirational movies ever made! You talk about a movie that shows what God can do for you if you follow in His footsteps, and they give God the glory – this is the one!

YOU MISSED THE GREATEST MOVIE OF ALL. REMEMBER THE TITANS. THIS MOVIE STICKS OUT IN MY MIND BECAUSE IT SHOWS THAT WE ARE ALL ALIKE AT HEART, NO MATTER WHAT OUR SKIN COLOR. THEY STARTED OUT HATING EACH OTHER AND BY THE END THEY WERE A TRUE TEAM. THEY REALIZED HOW UNFAIR IT WAS TO TREAT EACH OTHER THE WAY THEY HAD. THE BEST SCENE IS WHEN THE TWO MAIN RIVALS ARE ON THE FIELD HOLLERING AT EACH OTHER AND THAT IS WHEN YOU REALIZE THAT THEY ARE TRULY A TEAM AND NOT JUST INDIVIDUAL PEOPLE ANYMORE.

I CAN THINK OF THREE
THE PRIDE OF THE YANKEES
BRIANS SONG
BABE RUTH STORY

Facing the Giants!!! A MUST on any list of inspirational sports movies, totally faith-based story and very, very touching and inspiring. A team beats the odds lead by a God-fearing, Christian Coach by putting the Lord first in their efforts. The coach faces opposition in his personal life and many setbacks, risking everything only to triumph with God’s help.
Brian’s Song, the first version with Billy Dee Williams & James Caan, I think was the better of the movies. This is based on the true story of Brian Piccolo who struggled to make it to first string with the Chicago Bears, only to have his career cut short by lung cancer. Brian and Gayle Sayers (Williams) were the first players who were black & white to be roommates in the NFL. Very touching and makes me tear up every time I think of the theme music.

I agree, I can’t believe you missed Facing the Giants, Brian’s Song with James Caan & Billy Dee Williams, Angels in the Outfield, and Chariots of Fire. I think these beat out Bull Durham, which although funny, it’s a bit adult rated for the kids.

Hi: Also among the missed: “The Legend of Bagger Vance” (2000)

One comes to mind that you missed: “The Sandlot”. It’s about a time in America, a simpler time, when kids–boys–only needed a few friends, a ball, a glove, a bat and a patch of dirt in order to amuse themselves for hours–for a whole summer. It’s about a time when kids created their own fun, before our current age of “pre-fab fun”, a time when kids played ball because they loved the game, not because their parents put them in some league and forced them to sell pizzas to buy uniforms. It’s about friendship, loyalty and dedication. One of the coolest scenes in any movie is where the boys are playing a “night game” on the 4th of July, their sandlot illuminated by a fireworks display, while the soundtrack is playing Ray Charles’s cover of “America the Beautiful”. It had other spiritual side-themes as well, such as family, and how a kid and a step-parent can find a way to be family together. It also (quietly) touched on issues of race, as the “sandlot” team included a boy who was African-American (the pitcher), and one who was Hispanic, Bennie Rodriguez. They also befriended a former Negro League star, played by James Earl Jones.
By the way, a couple of errors in the comment on “Bull Durham” (maybe the best baseball movie ever): Susan Sarandon’s character was named “Annie Savoy”, not “Annie Price”. And Kevin Costner’s “Crash” Davis (we never hear his real name in the movie–cool!) came to the Durham Bulls as a player–a catcher–not a coach. Near the end of the movie, when he was being cut from the Bulls, the manager told him there may be an opening for a manager the next season on another minor league team, but he wasn’t a coach when he came to the Bulls.

Oh yes–”Chariots of Fire”–how could I have forgotten that one? A man stands up for what he believes and doesn’t waver, even in the face of tremendous pressure, risking everything he’s dreamed of and worked for his whole life. Never mind the fact that I disagree with Eric Liddell’s (sp?) literalistic interpretation of the law to honor the Sabbath. We don’t see many people willing to take that kind of risk for what they believe, at least not here in the west. The theme of how a person copes with prejudice and racism, specifically anti-Semitism, is pretty important in that movie too.

For me, ‘Remember the Titans’ is one of the most inspirational sports movies-second only to ‘Facing the Giants’.

Also, you missed the movie “For The Love of The Game” with Kevin Costner…

Look for “Believe in Me”. You won’t regret it.

One of the best sports movies is “The Peaceful Warrior”
It conveys a wonderful message, not only about the sport of gymnastics but also about life.

I may speak for Penn State Nittany Lions fans everywhere when I say that “Something for Joey” is one of the most heartwrenching and touching team sports movies of all time! It helps if you are a PSU fan and remember the days of John Cappaletti and JoPa coaching at his best.

Andy mentioned two of the things that made CHARIOTS OF FIRE such an outstanding movie. In addition to these, it is a true story, and many of us would say that God honored Eric’s “sacrifice” by prompting a teammate who had already won a gold medal to pull out and let Eric run in his place. How many athletes would do that these days? To top it off, Eric Liddell FALLS DOWN, gets up and starts running again and WINS! Coupled with the fantastic musical score, if that doesn’t give you chills, bring tears to your eyes, and make you proud to be a human being, I don’t know what will! During the race you hear Eric Liddell’s voice talking about how he loves to run, and how he feels God’s pleasure when he runs.
My son was a high school distnce runner when this movie came out, and the night before every meet he would play this movie, and I would see the same look on his face that the actor playing Eric Liddle had on HIS face…the joy of running, the joy of running fast, and feeling God’s pleasure as he ran.

Again – FACING THE GIANTS!!!

For an oldie, “Pride of the Yankees” (the Lou Gehrig story).

“Radio” was left out as well, lol. It’s amazing how many sports related movies we can remember. I don’t think the top 20 is enough should have made it the top 30, lol.

REMEMBER THE TITANS!!
A coming together of people of races and becoming one. What a great movie and very inspirational. My students love the movie and taught them many good lessons about life.

I can’t believe you missed FACING THE GIANTS. The plot follows a classic underdog story about high school football with an evangelical Christian worldview. Very inspiring, and about much more than just sports.

How could you forget Remember the titans???? That’s our family’s all time favorite sports movie. There’s none better. Miracle on Ice the orginal movie about the 1980 Olympic hockey team is very good also.

what about Pride of the Yankees? It doesn’t get any better than that!

I also cannot believe that you missed FACING THE GIANTS. My son who received a very serious football head injury loves this movie and we all just can’t get enough of it. “Nothing is impossible with GOD.”

Brian’s Song!! This film was based on the friendship that developed between Chicago Bears teamates Brian Piccolo (white) and Gale Sayer (black). Taking place in the late 1960′s – early 1970′s this was truly quite unheard of. Their relationship becomes quite beautiful when Brian develops cancer and Gale takes care of him. I still cry every time I watch this movie!

Yes, Ginger, I’m glad you mentioned what you did about “Chariots of Fire”. That’s a great scene, where Eric is knocked down in a race, and you hear Sam Mussabini (sp?) growling, “C’mon lad, get up!” Then after Eric wins then collapses and gasps for air, Sam helps him up while saying, “That wasn’t the prettiest quarter I’ve ever seen, but it certainly was the bravest.” That scene gave an example of how being a Christian doesn’t make you weak. Eric had the strength of character not to let another runner’s dirty play defeat him, and he also had the strength of character not to sink to the other guy’s level and take revenge. How would that play today in professional sports, say, in professional hockey? Heck, it’s the “enforcers” and “goons” that sell tickets!

A list of sports movies without Breaking Away isn’t worth squat.

Little Giants w/ Rick Moranis
Remember the Titans w/ Denzel Washington
Brian’s Song
Angels in the Outfield
All Fabulous & Inspirational Sports films

How could you not have Chariots of Fire. This has all the essence of competition.
Also the drama – documentary Tokyo Olympiad. The Olymics as seen by a Zen photographer – sound elimated except breath and footfall, to make you really feel how it is to be an athelete.

Pride of the Yankees!!!! My favorite movie growing up, in part because Babe Ruth played himself
Brian’s Song

Yes I agree with “Chariots of Fire” also anoter running movie “The Long Run” Fictious about a female African runner trained by a German guy and the Comrades Marathon. Good music at end for te race itself.

No one mentioned Brians Song

hey what happen to remember the giants and gideons way those are my two favorite movies. HELLO

oops my bad it is facing the giants and gideons way the football movie with the Rock

“Remember the Titans” and “Facing the Giants” are two of my favorites, which were omitted from the list; both were powerfully inpspirational and moving.
Several good movies have mentioned which I forgot. Enjoyed perusing the list.

My favorite Golf Movie ” The Greatest Game ever Played” was worth mentioning about Francis Ouimet and Eddie Lowery.

The Legend of Bagger Vance

Facing the Giants is easily my favorite. But it was nice remembering some of the others on this list

Brian’s song the best

“Rudy” is my all time favorite inspirational sports theme movie. whenever I see it is on TV, I can’t resist watching.

Clash of the Titans. Love it!

my bad, I meant “Remember the Titans” sorry!

Where is “Chariots of Fire”????
Unbelievable omission!!!!!
Best Picture of the Year, and you leave it out?!!!
anti-Christian bigotry at work????

I second the additions of Brian’s Song & Chariot’s of Fire – I would also add “Bang The Drum Slowly” to the list & I remember the movies about Babe Ruth & Lou Gherig that I went to with my baseball loving Dad long years ago

I, also, think you should add “Remember the Titans” and “Chariots of Fire”.
And maybe “Victory” with Sylvestor Stalone as a goalie (a movie about WW2 POWs trying to escape thru a soccer match) – if only because the game became the thing, and although they missed their planned opportunity to escape, the average fans swarmed them at the end and spirited the POWs to freedom.

The original “Brian’s Song”, “Pride of the Yankees,” Chariots of Fire” and “Major League”. I know ML is a bit racy and a comedy, too, but is there anything more inspirational than Tom Beringer’s last at bat?

Brians Song??
Pride of the Yankees, starring Gary Cooper as Lou Gherig??

One that is a little dated but excellent is “Knute Rockne – All American”. It stars Pat O’Brian and Reagan.

The Pride of the Yankees with Gary Cooper definitely and the one about Jim Thorpe losing his Olympic medals. How about a new one about him getting them back?

I agree with some of the above. “Chariots of Fire” – “Pride of the Yankees” – “Brian’s Song”: three outstanding films that should have been included!! jc

What about “Glory Road”, “Remember The Titans” and “Coach Carter?” These are all movies that truly inspire.

Are you serious? Your list lacks any credibility. You forgot Jim Thorpe, All American; Brian’s Song; Eight Men Out; Knute Rockne, All American; Chariots of Fire (did you forget it won the Oscar?) and Pride of the Yankees. I expect to think of a few more.

Two you definitely should have included were “Pre”, about the Oregon runner who went to the Olympics and died in a car crash. The other was
“Remember the Titans,” a 1960s era football movie about a team that is a blend of racially mixed schools in the south during a difficult time in race relations history in this country.

Your list is shorter for not having included, Breaking Away (1979), a delightfully told story of hometown heros, dreams of wonder and the excitement of a race. Mix in liberal portions of friendship, family, love, competition, class struggle and there you have it — an inspirational and exciting story, well-told.
Be well, do good work and be safe…

What about “61″ and “Remember the Titans”. 2 more awesome movies that inspired me.

Definitely, Remember the Titans and Ice Castles

I can’t believe you would have Mighty Ducks on your list! What about “Remember the Titans”, “Glory Road”, “Chariots of Fire” and “Brian’s Song”!! Geez, what were you thinking??

How in the world could you include “The Mighty Ducks” and yet omit “Chariots of Fire?” This movie has great tension between the two male leads, and shows the importance of living up to one’s principles. I loved it. I also would have liked to have seen “Brian’s Song,” an important movie about desegration in pro-football, and “Ice Castles,” about persevering after serious injury, make you list. You had some clunkers on there that these three could have easily replaced (“Rudy?” Oh, spare me. “Bull Durham” is hilarious but not insprining). Pretty good list overall though.

One more that should be on your list – “Jerry Maquire,” Tom Cruise’s best film and one of the best films about football ever made. Redemption all around for the three main leads in the winning story nominated for multiple Oscars – how could you forget it?

Hey what about the original “Brian’s Song” with james Caan…c’mon guys, remeber ‘racial tension’…man this movie was a beautiful tribute to brotherly love of the most needed kind

I can’t believe “Facing The Giants” did not make your list!

Has your brain gone lame? Or, are you being paid an advertizing fee for artificially including certain films in the mix. When you have soooooo many movies about REAL people, you come up with the Mighty Ducks?
Now, without a doubt the number one all time “sports movie” has to be Brian’s Song. It is not only a true story, has some real-life people playing themselves in the movie, and it could make one of those Buckingham Palace guards shed a tear.
And, the other fiction movies (like Karate Kid and Field of Dreams) were good movies. Yet, when there are so many true stories from a day gone by that would be well received to day, if it weren’t for a lack of financial reward to you people for promoting them, it seems you have done a true disservice to all. The Jim Thorpe story comes to mind. He was perhaps the best all-around athlete of all time — and in a day before steriods had been invented. How about the Stratton Story, a fellow that lost a leg in a hunting accident and wanted to play baseball again. Or maybe Grover Cleveland Alexander — a movie about a real-life epileptic alcholoic pitcher in the 20′s whose records still stand today? And what? No Babe Ruth or Lou Gehrig? Well, at least you included Rudy.

hey every body stop hating on the Mighty Ducks that was the movie when i was in elementary school…..But how in the world could you all forget “Remember The Titans”….come on now it’s a classic i think!:)

“Brian’s Song” has to be the most memorable film of all time. It was such an obvious oversight.

How about including The Titans with Denzel

What with Brain Song with Billy D. William & Icant remember his name

You forgot “Brian’s song”. One of my favorites!!

Where is “Pride of the Yankees”???? I also agree about “Brian’s Song” being an obvious oversight.

Chariots of Fire – how could that film not make the top 20 ?
Maybe it was too ” Old School” for the people who compiled this list.
This film makes my top 20 list.

How about “For The Love of the Game” Kevin Costner
“Angels in the Outfield”

No “senior” would fail to put “Pride of the Yankees” on the list.

What about Slapshot? Just because a movie is basically a comedy doesn’t mean it can’t have its inspirational moments too.

You missed “Pride of the Yankees” and “The Babe Ruth Story” and just for the fun of it “Space Jam”.After all any movie with Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck has got to be great.

‘Remember the Titans”!!

How about “Brian’s Song” with Billy Dee Willaims and James Caan or even “Something For Joey” the John Cappelletti story? Who can forget Cappelletti’s Heisman acceptance speech, where he dedicated his award to his brother Joey?

REMEMBER THE TITANS !!!…HOW could you leave this out in favor of some of the movies which aren’t even TRUE????….COME ON…IT had drama, it had comedy & it addressed the social & racial issues of the day !!! They won 2cd in the nation without their BEST PLAYER !!! ..what more could you want? It promoted education & told what happened with the guys later…
And yes, they really did DANCE !!!…I’ve watched it numerous times & I don’t even care much about sports. MY sis bought it , & she HATES sports!..Knock off one of the sappy ficticious stories & give this movie the place it deserves !!!

REMEMBER THE TITANS !!…truth, comedy, social issues, drama & REALITY…bump one of the ficticious ones off the list & give this the place it deserves..& yes –they reallly did dance!
What about Jim Thorpe & Nute Rockney?…Inspiration should be based on truth!

I can’t believe that such a plethora of baseball/football movies outshone a little beauty of a movie called “Without Limits”. The true story of (probably) America’s greatest Distance Runner, cut down tragically in the prime of his life. But what he achieves and lives during his short but brilliant time on this planet is what I call INSPIRATIONAL. And for all you philosophers out there, there is fodder a-plenty on the subject of personal belief, and faith in yourself. Do yourself a favour, go and watch it. Then read about him. Anyone who is, or was, a runner will never be the same after.
P.S. The movie was produced by Tom Cruise, who was set to play the main role, but for some reason he didn’t – but it was for the best as Billy Crudup (think Almost Famous) is beyond freakishly and uncannily the spitting image of Prefontaine, right down to the self conscious flick of hair on the start line…

Hi You forgot The Bad News Bears!! That was a classic and very inspirational about a team and teamwork in general!! I grew up with that movie during my T Ball and during my years playing softball in school!! Thanks for the good list but most of these are newer in last 20 years and I have not seen them yet! Isn’t there any good ski movies out from the last fifty years? I know there are some good older ski movies with a story!?

I agree with previous comments that “Remember the Titans” is right up there with the best. My #1 favorite, however, is “Glory Road” – true story of how a “dying” Texas high-school basketball team hires a new coach who recruits black students to bring the team back to life – unheard of at that time in history. It covers the intense racialism these black players endured and how they rose to victory. Great music track and beautiful songs by Alisha Keys. Every time I see it is just as intense and and meaningful – I always cry. A must see!!!
Also a favorite is “Indivincible” another true story about how the Philadephia Eagles have a public tryout for players because the team is doing so poorly. Mark Wahlberg is outstanding playing the key character. Anyone who is into football will love this movie. Don’t forget to watch the EXTRAS on both of these films.

The only Movie that was not considered, and I believe one of the most inspirational was “Breaking Away”. Was it considered in Your list?
Jerry Stewart

Just remembered “Running Brave”, it was quite inspirational.
Jerry Stewart

Just read about Invincible not being on your list, was great and should have been considered.

I know it’s old (1971), short (90+ min), and “made for TV” but I will always remember the first time I saw “Brian’s Song”. It so happens that it first aired on my 21st birthday and being a family of true foootball fanatics we had dinner, cake and a movie that night! Based on a true story of the short life of Brian Piccolo and his Chicago Bears’ team mate Gayle Sayres it is an inspiring story of determination, friendship, racial harmony and courage. I’ve seen it many times since and it never fails to move me. If you have never seen it I hope you will!

As mentioned, Glory Road, Remember the Titans and Brian’s Song (both based on true stories) are musts to be on any list!!

As mentioned, Glory Road, Remember the Titans and Brian’s Song (both based on true stories) are musts to be on any list!!

Remember The Titans- how could you leave that one out?

What about ‘Million Dollar Baby’?

Yes you missed Facing the Giants movie. Very inspirational movie.

what about “Bad News Bears”. we played that over many trimes.

also forgot a more recent one “bring it on”

The Monte Stratton Story
Ben Hogan’s story

I can’t believe no one has mentioned “The Gridiron Gang”. I thought my husband and two boys were dragging me to yet another sports movie that would bore me to tears. But, this movie was so inspirational!! I bought the DVD as soon as it came out. I cry every single time I watch it!! If you haven’t seen it… you’re missing out on a wonderful story!!

Remember the Titans. Can’t believe you guys missed that true story and put mighty ducks in there.
Whoa!

What about “Love and Basketball”??

Remember the Titans,

Brian’s Song

Great List.. I agree with lots of these additions. I really liked “Tin Cup”

REMEMBER THE TITANS!!!!!!!!
I’m not even that big of a sports fan and this movie makes me get angry, cry and cheer all at the same time. Wow, this one HAS to be number one. Ali??? No way. Bull Durham??? Laughable.

You didn’t go back in time to some of the greats.
Chariots of Fire is awsome, Victory is great, and I loved Vision Quest.
Definitely Remember the Titans. Also Little Giants, and The Sandlot, The Legend of Bagger Vance, and Prefontaine.

Yes, Prefontaine is an inspirational movie. True story about Steve Prefontaine who struggled to become an Olympic runner.
I loved all the Rocky movies, especially Rocky III. Awsome music in training to Eye of the Tiger. Rocky Balboa is awsome too. Theme, NEVER GIVE UP.
Also Bang the Drum Slowly. About a baseball player who discovers he has Hodgins desease and a friend who sticks with him through his illnes.

Coach Carter…..inspirational through out and the poignant moment where one of the character’s recites the poem @our greatest fear’ fantastic! Even though they don’t win the BIG game…they’ve won so much more by becoming better men and better opportunities for their lives )
Remember the Titans, yes!

I Second the love for Remember the Titans, also, perhaps strange choice but, I’d like to add Gridiron Gang. Oh and IIRC The Great Escape had a football match as a major part of the plot, but it’s not really a sports movie.

Brian’s Song and Remember the Titans both should be on the list. Varsity Blues worth an honorable mention.

a movie about Pete Mavarich-I think the title is The Pistol

Facing the Giants…wonderful movie!!

You had The Mighty Ducks and missed Chariots of Fire?

Remember the Titans!

What about Something for Joey, and the Rocky Blier story.

“Brian’s Song” enhanced even further by Michel Legrand’s stirring theme music.
Watch it and weep and you’ll love it.

Facing the Giants, Remember the Titans, Glory Road, Coach Carter, Invincible, Brian’s Song, Chariots of Fire,The Babe, Eight Men Out….. I am sure I could go on…. Have to question some of your choices for “inspirational: Bull Durham????” Inspiring what????

Facing the Giants, Remember the Titans, Glory Road, Coach Carter, Invincible, Brian’s Song, Chariots of Fire,The Babe, Eight Men Out….. I am sure I could go on…. Have to question some of your choices for “inspirational: Bull Durham????” Inspiring what????

Goal

(1) Let me echo and endorse all of the plaudits for “Brian’s Song”;
(2) Slightly inspirational but lots of fun was “It Happens Every Spring”;
(3) Bull Durham obviously celebrates chewing tobacco….

Remember the Titans…was an inspirational movie

Bull Durham, Mighty Ducks, A league of their own?…………. WHAT? How in the world is the most inspirational sports movie of all time not on the list…..BRIANS SONG!
I truly thought it would be the first one on the list.

North Dallas Forty

How could you have missed some of the “classics” — Brian’s Song and Something for Joey, or Cool Runnings and Angels in the Outfield? At least you got Rudy right!!

Remember the Titans: Coach Boones words and thoughts while standing
with his football team @ Getteysburg cemetary. The images he painted
in a few moments were profound

Three other movies that inspire me are: (1) Facing the Giants (2)Coach Carter and (3) Glory Road.

Believe in Me
should be added to this list . . .

You named all of the best sports movies that have been made. But you should increase your list to the top fifty or the top 100, because that is how many inspiring sports movies have been made in the past fifty years. Two movies that you should have considered were Brian’s Song about The Chicago Bears football player Brian Piccolo, and Prefontaine, which was about Steve Prefontaine, the University of Oregon’s running sensation!!!

the peaceful warrior