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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) – 9.15
Coach Carter (2005) – 9.13
Slap Shot (1977) – 9.11
The Blind side () – 9.08
Cinderella Man (2005) – 9.06
Miracle (2004) – 9.06
Friday Night Lights (2004) – 9.02
Natural, The (1984) – 9.00
Hoosiers (1986) – 9.00
Bull Durham (1988) – 8.97
Raging Bull (1980) – 8.97
Brian’s Song (1971) – 8.96
Rocket, The (2005) – 8.95
Remember the Titans (2000) – 8.95
We Are Marshall (2006) – 8.95
Rudy (1993) – 8.94
Rad (1986) – 8.93
Glory Road (2006) – 8.92
Million Dollar Baby (2004) – 8.91
Major League (1989) – 8.88
Chasing 3000 (2007) – 8.88
Rebound: The Legend of Earl ‘The Goat’ Manigault (1996) – 8.87
Love & Basketball (2000) – 8.83
Set-Up, The (1949) – 8.82
Sandlot, The (1993) – 8.82
Rocky II (1979) – 8.82
Lords of Dogtown (2005) – 8.81
He Got Game (1998) – 8.81
Breaking Away (1979) – 8.81
61* (2001) – 8.80
Bronx is Burning, The (2007) – 8.78
Jericho Mile, The (1979) – 8.76
Goal! The Dream Begins (2005) – 8.75
Pride of the Yankees (1942) – 8.74
Swimming Upstream (2005) – 8.73
Brian’s Song (2002) – 8.73
Goal! 2: Living The Dream (2007) – 8.72
Caddyshack (1980) – 8.70
Express, The (2008) – 8.70
Seabiscuit (2003) – 8.70
Greatest Game Ever Played, The (2005) – 8.70
Hurricane, The (1999) – 8.69
Believe In Me (2006) – 8.69
Legend of Bagger Vance, The (2000) – 8.68
Invincible (2006) – 8.68
Rocky Balboa (2006) – 8.66
Finding Forrester (2000) – 8.64
Long Gone (1987) – 8.64
Program, The (1993) – 8.63
Perfect Game, The (2008) – 8.63
Peaceful Warrior (2006) – 8.61
Vision Quest (1985) – 8.60
Motocrossed (2001) – 8.60
Gracie (2007) – 8.59
Victory (1981) – 8.59
8 Seconds (1994) – 8.58
Gridiron Gang (2006) – 8.57
Field of Dreams (1989) – 8.57
Cutting Edge 3, The: Chasing the Dream (2008) – 8.56
Any Given Sunday (1999) – 8.55
Cool Runnings (1993) – 8.55
Diggstown (1992) – 8.54
Rookie, The (2002) – 8.54
Those Glory, Glory Days (1984) – 8.53
Stick It (2006) – 8.51
Damn! Yankees (1958) – 8.50
For The Love Of The Game (1999) – 8.49
Nadia (1984) – 8.49
Radio (2003) – 8.48
Replacements, The (2000) – 8.47
Heaven is a Playground (1991) – 8.47
National Velvet (1944) – 8.46
League Of Their Own, A (1992) – 8.46
Net Worth (1995) – 8.45
Fear Strikes Out (1957) – 8.44
Harder They Fall, The (1956) – 8.43
Everybody’s All-American (1988) – 8.42
Hammer, The (2007) – 8.41
Pistol: The Birth Of A Legend (1991) – 8.41
Chariots of Fire (1981) – 8.39
Fighting Back (1980) – 8.36
When Saturday Comes (1996) – 8.35
Bang The Drum Slowly (1973) – 8.33
Big Wednesday (1978) – 8.33
Bring It On (2000) – 8.30
Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) – 8.30
Bend It Like Beckham (2002) – 8.28
Rocky III (1982) – 8.28
Grind (2003) – 8.27
Quarterback Princess (1983) – 8.25
Space Jam (1996) – 8.24
Eight Men Out (1988) – 8.24
Swimmer, The (1968) – 8.24
Kingpin (1996) – 8.23
White Men Can’t Jump (1992) – 8.22
Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006) – 8.22
Fired Up! (2009) – 8.21
El Portero (The Goalkeeper) (2000) – 8.21
It Happens Every Spring (1949) – 8.21
Horse Feathers (1932) – 8.21
Ping Pong (2002) – 8.20
Sixth Man, The (1997) – 8.20
Le Mans (1971) – 8.20
Merry Christmas (2005) – 8.19
Prefontaine (1997) – 8.18
Without Limits (1998) – 8.18
Necessary Roughness (1991) – 8.18
Her Best Move (2008) – 8.17
Fighting Tommy Riley (2005) – 8.16
American Pastime (2007) – 8.16
Mighty Ducks, The (1992) – 8.16
Waterboy (1998) – 8.15
Champ, The (1979) – 8.13
Home of the Giants (2007) – 8.13
Bad News Bears, The (1976) (1976) – 8.13
Saint Ralph (2004) – 8.12
Stratton Story, The (1949) – 8.12
Go Figure (2005) – 8.12
Facing the Giants (2006) – 8.11
Like Mike (2002) – 8.11
Bring It On: In It To Win It (2007) – 8.10
Final Season, The (2007) – 8.10
Bring It On: All Or Nothing (2006) – 8.10
Hardball (2001) – 8.09
Ruffian (2007) – 8.09
One on One (1977) – 8.09
Air Bud: World Pup (2000) – 8.08
Mystery, Alaska (1999) – 8.08
Jerry Maguire (1996) – 8.08
Four Minute Mile, The (1988) – 8.08
Rocky IV (1985) – 8.08
Angels in the Outfield (1951) – 8.07
Youngblood (1986) – 8.05
Above the Rim (1994) – 8.04
Over the Top (1987) – 8.04
Junction Boys, The (2002) – 8.04
Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) – 8.03
Fever Pitch (2005) – 8.02
Mickey (2004) – 8.02
Little Giants (1995) – 8.01
In God’s Hands (1998) – 8.00
Varsity Blues (1999) – 7.99
Past the Bleachers (1995) – 7.99
Wimbledon (2004) – 7.98
Gladiator (1992) – 7.97
Dreamer (2005) – 7.96
Blue Chips (1994) – 7.96
Hometown Legend (2002) – 7.94
Fast and the Furious, The (2001) – 7.94
Gentleman Jim (1942) – 7.94
Dead Solid Perfect (1988) – 7.93
Longest Yard, The (2005) – 7.92
Grand Prix (1966) – 7.92
Days of Thunder (1990) – 7.91
Eddie (1996) – 7.90
North Dallas Forty (1979) – 7.89
Happy Gilmore (1996) – 7.88
Tin Cup (1996) – 7.88
Body and Soul (1947) – 7.85
Big Lebowski, The (1998) – 7.85
Longest Yard, The (1974) – 7.82
River Runs Through It, A (1992) – 7.82
Game Of Their Lives, The (2005) – 7.78
Double Teamed (2002) – 7.77
Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956) – 7.77
3 – The Dale Earnhardt Story (2004) – 7.76
Girlfight (2000) – 7.76
Fast and Furious (2009) – 7.76
Four Minutes (2005) – 7.76
Undisputed (2002) – 7.75
Match, The (1999) – 7.74
Resurrecting the Champ (2007) – 7.72
Cars (2006) – 7.71
Pride (2007) – 7.67
Blades of Glory (2007) – 7.65
Ali (2001) – 7.64
Game Plan, The (2007) – 7.64
Everyone’s Hero (2006) – 7.64
Kid from Left Field, The (1953) – 7.64
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004) – 7.64
Herbie Fully Loaded (2005) – 7.63
Knute Rockne All American (1940) – 7.62
Two For The Money (2005) – 7.62
Paper Lion (1968) – 7.62
Vanishing Point (1971) – 7.62
Rookie of the Year (1993) – 7.62
D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) – 7.59
Boxer, The (1997) – 7.58
Last American Hero, The (1973) – 7.58
Red Sneakers, The (2002) – 7.56
Mean Machine (1999) – 7.56
Annapolis (2006) – 7.55
Perfect Body (1997) – 7.52
Heart Like a Wheel (1983) – 7.51
Death Race (2008) – 7.51
Last Boy Scout, The (1991) – 7.50
Kicking and Screaming (2005) – 7.48
Man Of The House (2005) – 7.48
Moby Dick (1956) – 7.48
Soul of the Game (1996) – 7.48
Code Breakers (2005) – 7.47
Tiger Town (1983) – 7.46
Winning (1969) – 7.45
Last Home Run, The (1996) – 7.44
Thin Ice (1937) – 7.44
Surf’s Up (2007) – 7.44
North Shore (1987) – 7.43
Rocky Marciano (1999) – 7.43
Ready to Rumble (2000) – 7.43
Ice Princess (2005) – 7.42
Old Man and the Sea, The (1990) – 7.41
Atletico San Pancho (2001) – 7.41
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) – 7.40
Downhill Racer (1969) – 7.40
Fumbleheads (1999) – 7.40
Yesterday’s Hero (1979) – 7.40
Leatherheads (2007) – 7.39
Shaolin Soccer (2001) – 7.37
Madison (2001) – 7.37
Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking (1998) – 7.37
D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996) – 7.36
Second String, The (2002) – 7.34
Running Brave (1983) – 7.34
Mr. 3000 (2004) – 7.33
Big Green, The (1995) – 7.32
Winners Take All (1987) – 7.32
Speed Racer (2008) – 7.30
Champions (1984) – 7.30
A Shot at Glory (2000) – 7.29
Possums (1998) – 7.28
Wildcats (1986) – 7.28
Gumball Rally, The (1976) – 7.28
Little Big League (1994) – 7.27
Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, The (2006) – 7.27
Blue Crush (2002) – 7.27
Fever Pitch (1997) – 7.26
Fat City (1972) – 7.26
Jesse Owens Story, The (1984) – 7.26
Cuttine Edge 2 (2006) – 7.25
Sunset Park (1996) – 7.23
Like Mike 2: Streetball (2006) – 7.22
Blades of Courage (1988) – 7.22
Heaven Can Wait (1978) – 7.21
Great White Hope, The (1970) – 7.20
Cannonball Run, The (1981) – 7.20
On Golden Pond (1981) – 7.19
Broadway Bill (1934) – 7.19
Winner Never Quits, A (1986) – 7.17
Soccer Mom (2008) – 7.15
Cutting Edge (1992) – 7.15
Passing Glory (1999) – 7.15
Joe and Max (2002) – 7.14
On The Edge (1985) – 7.13
American Flyers (1985) – 7.12
Sandlot 3: Head for Home (2007) – 7.10
Match Point (2005) – 7.07
Point Break (1991) – 7.06
City for Conquest (1940) – 7.06
Rebound (2005) – 7.04
Benchwarmers, The (2006) – 7.03
Jaws (1975) – 6.99
Run Fatboy Run (2007) – 6.98
On A Clear Day (2005) – 6.98
Driven (2001) – 6.98
Basketball Diaries (1995) – 6.97
Kid From Left Field, The (1979) – 6.97
Great Match, The (2006) – 6.96
Ladybugs (1992) – 6.95
All The Right Moves (1983) – 6.95
World’s Fastest Indian, The (2005) – 6.93
Perfect Storm, The (2000) – 6.93
Wind (1992) – 6.92
Old Man and the Sea, The (1958) – 6.91
O (2001) – 6.91
Lucas (1986) – 6.88
Bad News Bears, The (2005) (2005) – 6.87
Sideout (1990) – 6.86
Major League II (1994) – 6.86
Cobb (1994) – 6.86
They Call Me Sirr (2001) – 6.83
Nobody’s Perfect (1989) – 6.82
Babe, The (1992) – 6.81
Alex (1993) – 6.81
Color of Money, The (1986) – 6.80
American Anthem (1986) – 6.77
Finding Buck McHenry (2000) – 6.75
Ice Castles (1978) – 6.74
Jackie Robinson Story, The (1950) – 6.74
Windrunner (1995) – 6.73
Celtic Pride (1996) – 6.72
Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings, The & Motor Kings (1976) – 6.72
Bobby Jones, Stroke of Genius (2004) – 6.70
Cup, The (1999) – 6.70
Crossover (2006) – 6.69
Let’s Do It Again (1975) – 6.68
All You’ve Got (2006) – 6.68
Air Up There (1994) – 6.67
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) – 6.66
Bleacher Bums (2002) – 6.61
Racing Stripes (2005) – 6.59
Tough Enough (2006) – 6.56
Safe at Home! (1962) – 6.56
Best of Times, The (1986) – 6.52
Long Run, The (2000) – 6.52
Soccer Dog: European Cup (2004) – 6.51
Fish That Saved Pittsburgh, The (1979) – 6.48
Pride of St. Louis, The (1952) – 6.48
Stealing Home (1988) – 6.48
Story of Seabiscuit, The (1949) – 6.47
Little Inside, A (1999) – 6.47
MVP: Most Valuable Primate (2000) – 6.45
Angels in the Outfield (1994) – 6.44
Scout, The (1994) – 6.44
Against the Ropes (2004) – 6.41
Strength and Honor (2007) – 6.40
Babe Ruth Story, The (1948) – 6.37
Sugar & Spice (2001) – 6.37
Semi-Pro (2008) – 6.36
Kart Racer (2003) – 6.32
Victor (2007) – 6.32
Teen Wolf (1985) – 6.30
Full Ride (2001) – 6.28
Across the Tracks (1991) – 6.28
Halfback of Notre Dame (1996) – 6.27
Kid, The (1997) – 6.27
Boys, Les (1997) – 6.26
Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch (2002) – 6.24
Wrestler, The (1974) – 6.24
Summer Catch (2001) – 6.23
Impact Point (2008) – 6.23
Switching Goals (1999) – 6.19
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
Mad About Mambo (2000) – 6.09
Gentleman’s Game, A (2001) – 6.08
Luck of the Irish (2001) – 6.06
Redline (2007) – 6.05
Miracle in Lane 2 (2000) – 6.04
Stroker Ace (1983) – 6.01
Bloodsport (1988) – 6.00
Long Shot, The (2004) – 6.00
Air Bud: Spikes Back (2003) – 5.98
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
Bait Shop (2008) – 5.92
Mr. Baseball (1992) – 5.86
Bring It On Again (2004) – 5.85
Pat and Mike (1952) – 5.84
Blue Skies Again (1983) – 5.82
Rhino Brothers, The (1995) – 5.74
Body Slam (1987) – 5.74
Surfer, Dude (2008) – 5.74
Jim Thorpe: All-American (1951) – 5.68
On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story (1990) – 5.68
Balls of Fury (2007) – 5.62
Soccer Dog: The Movie (1999) – 5.58
Major League III: Back to the Minors (1998) – 5.58
Game 6 (2005) – 5.58
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
Weapons of Mass Distraction (1997) – 5.35
Man from Left Field, The (1993) – 5.35
Bad News Bears in Breaking Training, The (1977) – 5.32
Pitcher and the Pin-Up (2003) – 5.25
Casey’s Shadow (1978) – 5.24
Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice (2002) – 5.22
Beach Party (1963) – 5.22
Nacho Libre (2006) – 5.16
Fight Night (2008) – 5.12
Commrades of Summer, The (1992) – 5.10
Hustle (2004) – 5.09
Great White Hype, The (1996) – 5.04
Air Bud: Golden Receiver (1998) – 5.02
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
Guarding Eddy (2004) – 4.76
Swimfan (2002) – 4.68
Angels in the Infield (2000) – 4.64
Carmen: The Champion (2001) – 4.56
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
Slugger’s Wife, The (1985) – 4.02
Moto X Kids (2004) – 3.93
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