In a locker room full of strong, athletic people, few things are more motivating than a good talk with a coach giving a pep talk to epic music in the background. If it sounds normal to you, this is the Hollywood formula that will get the audience excited. No error.
And while that technique is so hard to screw up (even the worst movie can stand up to a very epic final moment), the examples we’ve brought to you today are the best for everything they represent. Motivation, self-improvement, team feeling, desire to make an effort… it’s all there.
We can criticize the American film industry for many things, but never for making bad sports movies.. No one on this land beats them. Although it is logical, they are the most successful country in this field and thousands and thousands of people live on sports scholarships in the country.
You will like the list that we present to you today, and if it does not convince you, you either have an allergy to sports or simply do not have a direct taste. And if you don’t believe us, pay attention, the suggestions of the week are starting now.
7 of the best inspiring sports movies
- any Sunday
- Williams method
- Coach Carter
- Titans: They Made History
- a possible dream
- invincible
- Ali
any Sunday
Four years ago, the Miami Sharks, led by Coach D’Amato, had won two titles in a row, but now they only manage to accumulate losses.
Additionally, the public is weak and former idols are in the twilight of their careers, especially Jack “Cap” Rooney, who is 39 years old and desperately clinging to what little he has left as a professional actor. This is the perfect breeding ground for a trainer to rise to status.
This is one of the best sports movies of the 90s.Al Pacino, Dennis Quaid, Cameron Diaz, James Woods, Jamie Foxx and we will stop because otherwise we won’t be able to finish today.
Available in high definition on HBO Max, and it’s great to spend any Sunday afternoon or go to soccer practice on Monday to motivate yourself and be so lazy right now.
- Title: Any Sunday
- Release date: 1999
- Duration: 2:30
- platform: HBO Max
Williams method
A biography about Richard Williams, a tireless father who helped raise two of the most extraordinary athletes of all time. Two athletes who will revolutionize the sport of tennis: Venus and Serena Williams.
Richard had a very clear vision of his daughters’ future and, using risky and unconventional methods, devised a plan to take Venus and Serena Williams from the streets of Compton, California to the sport’s Olympus and turn them into tennis icons. .
With this film, Will Smith won the Best Actor Oscar for punching Crish Rock during the premiere, even though it cost him his reputation. Twenty years after chasing the statuette from ascension to heaven to fall into hell.
This is also available on HBO Max, a service that loves this type of sports movies, as we’ll see now. And if you enjoy tennis, the Williams Method is a must. The way the William family tells their story is sensitive and authentic. It’s a very successful movie.
- Title: Williams Method
- Release date: 2021
- Duration: 2:24 hours
- platform: HBOmax
Coach Carter
Biography of basketball coach Ken Carter. He coached at the Richmond Institute in California in 1999. Despite his team having an excellent 14-game winning streak, as a coach he made a decision regarding some of his players that made him famous throughout the country.
Seeing Samuel L. Jackson in the role of mentor and coach is as rare as it is enjoyable. One of the greatest basketball movies of all time was released in 2005 and has attracted millions of boys and girls. And he guided many more perverts to the straight path.
The message of this movie is ideal for any young person lost in their life to see, with motivational talks, morals worth listening to, and a story that grabs you from the first minute. By the way, the actor who looks so familiar to you is Channing Tatum.
This movie is available on Netflix for a change. It doesn’t matter if you’ve already watched it, it’s always a good time to rewatch a movie that was a hit twenty years ago.
- Title: Coach Carter
- Release date: 2005
- Duration: 2:16 hours
- platform: Netflix
Titans: They Made History
Football in Virginia is a great sporting event, a lifestyle born in high schools. In 1971, the sport will be tested by fire when the process of racial integration necessitates the creation of a school for blacks and whites.
Herman Boone, a black man, became the head coach of the TC Williams High School “titans”, replacing the experienced and influential Bill Yoast. Together they will fulfill a great task: turn a group of aggressive and disoriented children into responsible adults. and save the city from its intolerance and racial prejudices.
When it was released in 2000, many people left the cinema with excitement.. It wasn’t for the less. Sport is an excuse, the important thing is the issue of race, equality between siblings and tolerance that is so lacking in many societies that call themselves advanced.
Denzel Washington and Will Patton play a memorable role 22 years later. It is available on Disney+, which is the first on the list on this streaming service. By the way, it is based on real events.
- Title: Titans: They Made History
- Release date: 2000
- Duration: 1:54 hours
- platform:Disney+
a possible dream
Based on a true story, as in Titans: They Made History. Michael Oher, a homeless young black man, is taken in by the Touhys, a wealthy white family, and is willing to give him all their support to succeed both as a football player and in his personal life.
Oher will also influence the life of the Touhy family with his presence. If you want to cry, this is your movie. If you love sports and how it can change people’s lives too.
Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron, Tim McGraw, Jae Head and Lily Collins are making a family movie series on Sunday afternoons, which is even better if there are kids in the house. It was a surprise at the box office, costing $29 million and grossing $255 million.
Available to rent on YouTube, Prime Video, and Google Play Movies. Unfortunately, it is not available for free in any of the regular catalogs.
- Title: A possible dream
- Release date: 2009
- Duration: 2:09 hours
- platform: Prime Video
invincible
Adaptation of John Carlin’s book Playing the Enemy. After his release in 1990, Nelson Mandela became president of his country and decided to abolish “Apartheid”.
Its aim was to pursue a policy of reconciliation between the black majority and the white minority. In 1995, the celebration of the Rugby World Cup in South Africa was the black leader’s tool to build national unity.
A motivational and overpowering movie that became a hit in the late 2000s, Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman play the South African team captain and President Mandela. Politics, sports, rights… they have it all. Besides being a good movie.
As is tradition on this list, the movie is on HBO Max to see it without paying any rent as it is part of its catalog. Forget 4K and Dolby Vision of course, the movie is HD and nothing more.
- Title: invincible
- Release date: 2009
- Duration: 2:08 hours
- platform: HBOmax
Ali
Named Cassius Clay before converting to Islam, Muhammad Ali forever changed the lives of many Americans with his determination and physical endurance, aggression and intelligence. His fights in and out of the ring allowed him to get to know every aspect of life.
Thus, Ali became one of the most endearing characters in contemporary US history. Champion, leader and major media figure. Ali has collected more charisma than anyone else. The film chronicles the lives of both the man and the champion, from its inception to his legendary fight against Foreman in 1974.
All bets were that Will Smith would win the Oscar with this movie, but as we remember earlier, he resisted it for ten years. Weight not to win the statuette, this movie is really inspiring and already a real gem if you love boxing.
- Title: Ali
- Release date: 2001
- Duration: 2:36 hours
- platform: Movistar+
If you don’t have the motivation to hit the gym tomorrow, we assure you that after watching any of these movies, you’ll be counting down the seconds to put on your tights and head outside to break the rope. Go out and have fun.
Source: Computer Hoy
