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Best Sports Movies

This is a list of the best sports movies ever made. These rankings are compiled using a formula that not only includes the opinions of the sports movie nuts on our website, but also reputable media sources.

Rocky (1976) - 9.16
Slap Shot (1977) - 9.10
Coach Carter (2005) - 9.09
Miracle (2004) - 9.03
Rocket, The (2005) - 9.02
Friday Night Lights (2004) - 9.02
Natural, The (1984) - 8.98
Hoosiers (1986) - 8.97
Brian's Song (1971) - 8.96
Lords of Dogtown (2005) - 8.95
We Are Marshall (2006) - 8.95
Bull Durham (1988) - 8.93
Cinderella Man (2005) - 8.93
Million Dollar Baby (2004) - 8.93
Rad (1986) - 8.93
Glory Road (2006) - 8.92
Rookie, The (2002) - 8.92
Remember the Titans (2000) - 8.92
Rudy (1993) - 8.91
Chasing 3000 (2007) - 8.88
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault (1996) - 8.87
Raging Bull (1980) - 8.86
Rocky Balboa (2006) - 8.84
He Got Game (1998) - 8.84
Love & Basketball (2000) - 8.83
Rocky II (1979) - 8.82
Set-Up, The (1949) - 8.82
Greatest Game Ever Played, The (2005) - 8.81
Breaking Away (1979) - 8.81
Major League (1989) - 8.81
Sandlot, The (1993) - 8.80
Net Worth (1995) - 8.78
Goal! The Dream Begins (2005) - 8.78
Bronx is Burning, The (2007) - 8.78
Jericho Mile, The (1979) - 8.77
61* (2001) - 8.74
Vision Quest (1985) - 8.74
Brian's Song (2002) - 8.73
Goal! 2: Living The Dream (2007) - 8.72
Invincible (2006) - 8.71
Seabiscuit (2003) - 8.70
Hurricane, The (1999) - 8.69
Caddyshack (1980) - 8.68
Express, The (2008) - 8.67
Swimming Upstream (2005) - 8.66
Pride of the Yankees (1942) - 8.65
Believe In Me (2006) - 8.65
Legend of Bagger Vance, The (2000) - 8.64
Program, The (1993) - 8.64
Long Gone (1987) - 8.64
Diggstown (1992) - 8.64
Perfect Game, The (2008) - 8.63
Replacements, The (2000) - 8.62
Gracie (2007) - 8.60
Stick It (2006) - 8.60
Nadia (1984) - 8.60
Motocrossed (2001) - 8.60
Any Given Sunday (1999) - 8.59
Finding Forrester (2000) - 8.58
Gridiron Gang (2006) - 8.56
Cool Runnings (1993) - 8.55
Victory (1981) - 8.53
Peaceful Warrior (2006) - 8.51
Field of Dreams (1989) - 8.51
8 Seconds (1994) - 8.50
Damn! Yankees (1958) - 8.50
Heaven is a Playground (1991) - 8.49
National Velvet (1944) - 8.46
Radio (2003) - 8.46
League Of Their Own, A (1992) - 8.46
Fear Strikes Out (1957) - 8.44
For The Love Of The Game (1999) - 8.42
Those Glory, Glory Days (1984) - 8.42
Everybody's All-American (1988) - 8.42
Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006) - 8.40
Pistol: The Birth Of A Legend (1991) - 8.39
Chariots of Fire (1981) - 8.39
Cutting Edge 3, The: Chasing the Dream (2008) - 8.38
Fighting Back (1980) - 8.36
Hardball (2001) - 8.35
Bang The Drum Slowly (1973) - 8.33
Hammer, The (2007) - 8.33
Harder They Fall, The (1956) - 8.30
Quarterback Princess (1983) - 8.30
Bring It On (2000) - 8.29
Sixth Man, The (1997) - 8.28
Bend It Like Beckham (2002) - 8.28
Necessary Roughness (1991) - 8.27
Junction Boys, The (2002) - 8.26
Big Wednesday (1978) - 8.25
Rocky III (1982) - 8.25
Eight Men Out (1988) - 8.24
Swimmer, The (1968) - 8.24
Happy Gilmore (1996) - 8.24
Fever Pitch (2005) - 8.23
White Men Can't Jump (1992) - 8.22
Space Jam (1996) - 8.22
Rocky IV (1985) - 8.22
Facing the Giants (2006) - 8.20
Ping Pong (2002) - 8.20
Kingpin (1996) - 8.20
Grind (2003) - 8.20
Merry Christmas (2005) - 8.19
Above the Rim (1994) - 8.19
Youngblood (1986) - 8.19
Prefontaine (1997) - 8.18
Without Limits (1998) - 8.18
Fighting Tommy Riley (2005) - 8.16
American Pastime (2007) - 8.16
Mighty Ducks, The (1992) - 8.16
Home of the Giants (2007) - 8.14
Champ, The (1979) - 8.13
When Saturday Comes (1996) - 8.13
Waterboy (1998) - 8.12
Stratton Story, The (1949) - 8.12
El Portero (The Goalkeeper) (2000) - 8.12
It Happens Every Spring (1949) - 8.11
Like Mike (2002) - 8.10
Mystery, Alaska (1999) - 8.08
Le Mans (1971) - 8.08
Jerry Maguire (1996) - 8.08
Four Minute Mile, The (1988) - 8.08
Bring It On: All Or Nothing (2006) - 8.08
Her Best Move (2008) - 8.07
Bring It On: In It To Win It (2007) - 8.07
Fired Up! (2009) - 8.07
Angels in the Outfield (1951) - 8.07
Gladiator (1992) - 8.05
Air Bud: World Pup (2000) - 8.04
Over the Top (1987) - 8.04
Bad News Bears, The (1976) (1976) - 8.03
Ruffian (2007) - 8.02
Mickey (2004) - 8.02
One on One (1977) - 8.00
In God's Hands (1998) - 8.00
Little Giants (1995) - 7.99
Past the Bleachers (1995) - 7.99
Go Figure (2005) - 7.99
Varsity Blues (1999) - 7.98
Final Season, The (2007) - 7.96
Longest Yard, The (2005) - 7.96
Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) - 7.94
Horse Feathers (1932) - 7.94
Blades of Glory (2007) - 7.93
Dead Solid Perfect (1988) - 7.93
Saint Ralph (2004) - 7.92
Blue Chips (1994) - 7.91
Wimbledon (2004) - 7.90
Rocky Marciano (1999) - 7.89
Grand Prix (1966) - 7.88
Days of Thunder (1990) - 7.88
Game Of Their Lives, The (2005) - 7.88
Winning (1969) - 7.87
Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) - 7.86
Fast and the Furious, The (2001) - 7.85
Cars (2006) - 7.84
Longest Yard, The (1974) - 7.82
River Runs Through It, A (1992) - 7.82
Hometown Legend (2002) - 7.81
Tin Cup (1996) - 7.80
North Dallas Forty (1979) - 7.80
Match, The (1999) - 7.79
Dreamer (2005) - 7.79
Game Plan, The (2007) - 7.77
Girlfight (2000) - 7.76
Mean Machine (1999) - 7.76
Big Lebowski, The (1998) - 7.75
Double Teamed (2002) - 7.73
Cuttine Edge 2 (2006) - 7.72
Heart Like a Wheel (1983) - 7.70
Eddie (1996) - 7.68
A Shot at Glory (2000) - 7.68
Cutting Edge (1992) - 7.68
Body and Soul (1947) - 7.68
Herbie Fully Loaded (2005) - 7.66
Undisputed (2002) - 7.65
Pride (2007) - 7.64
Rookie of the Year (1993) - 7.64
Everyone's Hero (2006) - 7.64
Kid from Left Field, The (1953) - 7.64
3 - The Dale Earnhardt Story (2004) - 7.63
Two For The Money (2005) - 7.62
O (2001) - 7.62
Gentleman Jim (1942) - 7.62
Ali (2001) - 7.61
Speed Racer (2008) - 7.59
Boxer, The (1997) - 7.58
Red Sneakers, The (2002) - 7.56
Resurrecting the Champ (2007) - 7.55
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) - 7.52
Death Race (2008) - 7.51
Knute Rockne All American (1940) - 7.51
Last Boy Scout, The (1991) - 7.50
Kicking and Screaming (2005) - 7.48
Soul of the Game (1996) - 7.48
Code Breakers (2005) - 7.47
Tiger Town (1983) - 7.46
Ready to Rumble (2000) - 7.45
D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) - 7.44
Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, The (2006) - 7.44
Last Home Run, The (1996) - 7.44
Thin Ice (1937) - 7.44
Surf's Up (2007) - 7.44
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004) - 7.44
Shaolin Soccer (2001) - 7.44
Annapolis (2006) - 7.43
Ice Princess (2005) - 7.41
Downhill Racer (1969) - 7.40
Fumbleheads (1999) - 7.40
Yesterday's Hero (1979) - 7.40
Leatherheads (2007) - 7.39
Man Of The House (2005) - 7.36
Paper Lion (1968) - 7.35
Atletico San Pancho (2001) - 7.35
Second String, The (2002) - 7.34
Running Brave (1983) - 7.34
Mr. 3000 (2004) - 7.33
Wildcats (1986) - 7.33
Winners Take All (1987) - 7.32
North Shore (1987) - 7.31
Vanishing Point (1971) - 7.31
D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996) - 7.30
Possums (1998) - 7.28
Gumball Rally, The (1976) - 7.28
Fever Pitch (1997) - 7.26
Fat City (1972) - 7.26
Last American Hero, The (1973) - 7.26
Jesse Owens Story, The (1984) - 7.26
Old Man and the Sea, The (1990) - 7.24
Perfect Body (1997) - 7.24
Four Minutes (2005) - 7.23
Big Green, The (1995) - 7.22
Cannonball Run, The (1981) - 7.20
On Golden Pond (1981) - 7.19
Moby Dick (1956) - 7.19
Blue Crush (2002) - 7.19
Broadway Bill (1934) - 7.19
Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking… (1998) - 7.18
Like Mike 2: Streetball (2006) - 7.17
Winner Never Quits, A (1986) - 7.17
Major League II (1994) - 7.16
Fast and Furious (2009) - 7.16
Passing Glory (1999) - 7.15
On The Edge (1985) - 7.13
American Flyers (1985) - 7.12
Little Big League (1994) - 7.12
Sunset Park (1996) - 7.10
Point Break (1991) - 7.06
City for Conquest (1940) - 7.06
Joe and Max (2002) - 7.05
Match Point (2005) - 7.05
Driven (2001) - 7.04
Heaven Can Wait (1978) - 7.01
Benchwarmers, The (2006) - 7.01
Madison (2001) - 7.00
Rebound (2005) - 7.00
Jaws (1975) - 6.99
Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956) - 6.99
Soccer Mom (2008) - 6.98
Run Fatboy Run (2007) - 6.98
On A Clear Day (2005) - 6.98
Blades of Courage (1988) - 6.97
Kid From Left Field, The (1979) - 6.97
Great Match, The (2006) - 6.96
Ladybugs (1992) - 6.95
World's Fastest Indian, The (2005) - 6.93
Wind (1992) - 6.92
Sandlot 3: Head for Home (2007) - 6.92
Old Man and the Sea, The (1958) - 6.91
Great White Hope, The (1970) - 6.89
Basketball Diaries (1995) - 6.88
Bad News Bears, The (2005) (2005) - 6.87
Cobb (1994) - 6.86
Tough Enough (2006) - 6.83
They Call Me Sirr (2001) - 6.83
Nobody's Perfect (1989) - 6.82
Champions (1984) - 6.82
All The Right Moves (1983) - 6.82
Babe, The (1992) - 6.81
Color of Money, The (1986) - 6.80
Bobby Jones, Stroke of Genius (2004) - 6.80
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) - 6.77
Finding Buck McHenry (2000) - 6.75
Windrunner (1995) - 6.73
Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings, The & Motor Kings (1976) - 6.72
American Anthem (1986) - 6.71
Cup, The (1999) - 6.70
Lucas (1986) - 6.70
Crossover (2006) - 6.68
Let's Do It Again (1975) - 6.68
All You've Got (2006) - 6.68
Air Up There (1994) - 6.67
Perfect Storm, The (2000) - 6.64
Sideout (1990) - 6.62
Bleacher Bums (2002) - 6.61
Semi-Pro (2008) - 6.58
Mad About Mambo (2000) - 6.58
Against the Ropes (2004) - 6.58
Alex (1993) - 6.56
Safe at Home! (1962) - 6.56
Best of Times, The (1986) - 6.52
Soccer Dog: European Cup (2004) - 6.51
Victor (2007) - 6.51
Jackie Robinson Story, The (1950) - 6.50
Racing Stripes (2005) - 6.48
Stealing Home (1988) - 6.48
Pride of St. Louis, The (1952) - 6.48
Story of Seabiscuit, The (1949) - 6.47
Little Inside, A (1999) - 6.47
Fight Night (2008) - 6.45
Angels in the Outfield (1994) - 6.44
Scout, The (1994) - 6.44
Celtic Pride (1996) - 6.41
Babe Ruth Story, The (1948) - 6.37
Impact Point (2008) - 6.36
Fish That Saved Pittsburgh, The (1979) - 6.32
Kid, The (1997) - 6.31
Teen Wolf (1985) - 6.30
Full Ride (2001) - 6.28
Across the Tracks (1991) - 6.28
Halfback of Notre Dame (1996) - 6.27
MVP: Most Valuable Primate (2000) - 6.27
Ice Castles (1978) - 6.26
Wrestler, The (1974) - 6.24
Summer Catch (2001) - 6.23
Soccer Dog: The Movie (1999) - 6.18
Six Pack (1982) - 6.17
Talent for the Game (1991) - 6.17
Sixty Six (2008) - 6.16
Freedom Park (2005) - 6.16
Rocky V (1990) - 6.16
Pastime (1991) - 6.14
Comebacks, The (2007) - 6.14
Waking Up Wally: The Walter Gretzky Story (2005) - 6.10
Sugar & Spice (2001) - 6.10
Strength and Honor (2007) - 6.08
Gentleman's Game, A (2001) - 6.08
Kart Racer (2003) - 6.07
Luck of the Irish (2001) - 6.06
Miracle in Lane 2 (2000) - 6.04
Stroker Ace (1983) - 6.01
Boys, Les (1997) - 6.01
Long Shot, The (2004) - 6.00
Bloodsport (1988) - 6.00
Dangerous When Wet (1953) - 5.98
Sylvester (1985) - 5.96
Breaking the Surface (1997) - 5.96
Annie-O (1995) - 5.95
Sudden Death (1995) - 5.92
Kid Galahad (1962) - 5.92
Love Guru, The (2008) - 5.92
Long Run, The (2000) - 5.88
Air Bud: Spikes Back (2003) - 5.85
Pat and Mike (1952) - 5.84
Blue Skies Again (1983) - 5.82
Switching Goals (1999) - 5.78
Bring It On Again (2004) - 5.78
Rhino Brothers, The (1995) - 5.74
Body Slam (1987) - 5.74
On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story (1990) - 5.68
Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch (2002) - 5.64
Balls of Fury (2007) - 5.62
Surfer, Dude (2008) - 5.58
Redline (2007) - 5.58
Major League III: Back to the Minors (1998) - 5.58
Game 6 (2005) - 5.58
Bait Shop (2008) - 5.56
Sandlot 2 (2005) - 5.54
Snake Eyes (1998) - 5.54
Thrashin' (1986) - 5.50
Black Cloud (2004) - 5.48
Fast Break (1979) - 5.48
Back To The Beach (1987) - 5.44
Angels In The Endzone (1997) - 5.42
Supercross (2005) - 5.42
Biker Boyz (2003) - 5.37
Winning Season, The (2004) - 5.37
Speedway (1968) - 5.36
Perfect Game (2000) - 5.36
Man from Left Field, The (1993) - 5.35
Mr. Baseball (1992) - 5.33
Bad News Bears in Breaking Training, The (1977) - 5.32
Guarding Eddy (2004) - 5.30
Pitcher and the Pin-Up (2003) - 5.25
Casey's Shadow (1978) - 5.24
Beach Party (1963) - 5.22
Nacho Libre (2006) - 5.16
Commrades of Summer, The (1992) - 5.10
Hustle (2004) - 5.09
Jim Thorpe: All-American (1951) - 5.07
Air Bud: Golden Receiver (1998) - 5.05
Great White Hype, The (1996) - 5.04
Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice (2002) - 5.03
Ride The Wild Surf (1964) - 5.02
No Holds Barred (1989) - 4.98
Miracle on the 17th Green (1999) - 4.98
Tennis Anyone…? (2005) - 4.86
Fan, The (1996) - 4.81
Moby Dick (1998) - 4.77
Weapons of Mass Distraction (1997) - 4.71
Angels in the Infield (2000) - 4.64
Who's Your Caddy? (2007) - 4.53
Aspen Extreme (1993) - 4.46
Bad News Bears Go To Japan, The (1978) - 4.38
Semi-Tough (1977) - 4.34
Carmen: The Champion (2001) - 4.20
Slugger's Wife, The (1985) - 4.02
Moto X Kids (2004) - 3.93
Swimfan (2002) - 3.74
Cannonball Run II, The (1984) - 3.68
Ed (1996) - 3.66
Gone Fishin' (1997) - 3.64
Reggie's Prayer (1996) - 2.64
Caddyshack II (1988) - 2.08