The best films about sports are not only a listing of sports achievements, but also stories of successes and failures, courage in the face of defeat and the delight of victory, the tension of all forces, vivid emotions and destructive passions. Even people who are far from this side of life are able to feel the serious tension beating from the screen. Rating of sports films 2000 - 2017 compiled on the basis of user ratings and reviews on the KinoPoisk website.
10. Touching the void (2003)
Rating - 8
The top sports films are opened by the artistic treatment of events that actually happened with two English climbers. During the world's first ascent to the previously impregnable mountain in the Peruvian Andes, one of them broke his leg. Will humanity resist the fear of death? A very emotionally charged movie set against the backdrop of stunningly beautiful snowy landscapes, ready to turn into a death trap at any moment.
9. Coach Carter (2005)
Rating - 8
What is more important - a successful business or the fate of those on the basis of which this business is made? In 1999, the real-life coach Carter decided this issue in favor of the latter, having thundered his act all over America. He banned young successful basketball players from competing until they pulled up grades. A good sports drama about a strong man trying to pave his way to the hearts of adolescents from difficult areas.
8.Class 92 (2013)
Rating - 8
In 1992, six footballers began their careers at Manchester United, whose names every fan of this sport now knows. The documentary focuses on seven exciting years in the team's history, from winning the FA Youth Cup all the way to a glorious Champions League triumph.
7.Million Dollar Baby (2004)
Rating - 8.1
Four Oscar-winning drama directed by Clint Eastwood, starring Hilary Swank. In the center of the story is an elderly boxing trainer Frank Dunn, who is afraid to become attached to someone, and Maggie, a strong body and spirit, who dreams of becoming a professional boxer. This is one of the best films about sports, love, hope and pain.
6. Race (2013)
Rating - 8.1
What are you ready to do to win? How far to go? And, most importantly, what to do next? "Race" tells the story of the confrontation between two outstanding racers, N. Lauda and D. Hunt, at a time when Formula 1 did not have a qualification system and personal skill played a major role.
Even in not the most powerful car, the talented athlete had a chance to compete on an equal footing with the leaders. The background is the crazy seventies, the sea of alcohol and devoted fans.
5. The invisible side (2009)
Rating - 8.1
A glorious story that there are kind people in the world and there are those who are worthy of their kindness, and that even a low start in life cannot prevent you from taking off. For all its fabulousness, the movie is based on real events - the life story of a black American football player Michael Oher and his adopted white Christian family. For the sake of filming this film, Sandra Bullock decided to reduce her usual fee and agree to a percentage of the fees. And she was right, as "The Invisible Side" became a real hit.
4. The Art of Flight (2011)
Rating - 8.2
Even though people do not fly like birds, it is still possible for a person to laugh at the force of gravity at least for a moment. "The Art of Flight" is a documentary film that allows even the viewers sitting comfortably in a chair to feel the atmosphere of snowboarding, all its energy, sharpness, adrenaline rush and, of course, the feeling of flying over snow-capped peaks.
3. Life Cycles (2005)
Rating - 8.2
Under this mysterious name (unfortunately, the play on words of the original is lost in the Russian translation) hides a stunningly beautiful film about bicycles, their riders, their ups and downs - literally and figuratively. Atmospheric cinema with excellent camera work and masterful soundtrack.
2. Knockdown (2005)
Rating - 8.2
Although "Knockdown" is based on real events (the outstanding victory of the American boxer James Braddock, which brought him the world title), it is rather an American myth. The story of how an outstanding personality was able, despite all the obstacles, the difficult economic situation in the country, hunger and trauma, to win and became a hero and a symbol of hope for the rest of the humiliated and disadvantaged. Although a fairy tale, it makes an impression, it is not for nothing that it is in second place in popularity in the collection of sports films.
1. Senna (2010)
Rating - 8.4
In the first place among the best films about sports is the film about the life of Ayrton Senna - the legendary racer who received the nickname "The Magician" from the press and fans. Senna was distinguished not only by the ability to pilot a racing car on the verge of the impossible - off the track he was a very charming and gentle person who made a deep impression on everyone who communicated with him. A documentary film about ten years of his life, from the first race to his tragic death, was filmed with an abundance of rare and valuable sources, including the family's private archives.