The Greatest Sports Movies of All Time

They say a picture tells a thousand words and that’s no truer than for the movie camera, which has captured some of the most powerful moments in sports history. These dramatic films have immortalized moments that changed the game--literally and figuratively--as well as showing us what it means to play with heart.

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1) Hoosiers (1986)

A small-town Indiana high school sets out to become champions. What can go wrong?
2) Miracle (2004)
This one is pretty obvious: The story of the 1980 US hockey team's victory over Russia in Olympic games, thanks to 10 minutes of overtime magic from Jack O'Callahan ? more commonly known as "the Miracle on ice.”
3) Rocky (1976)
We didn't need all five parts of the saga to know that we wanted to be like Rocky . The story of a small time boxer who won against all odds was inspirational enough for two sequels, a stage show and an upcoming film.
4) Remember the Titans (2000)
This crowd pleaser focuses on football coach Herman Boone (played by Denzel Washington ) as he brings together a diverse group of players, whom he fears may come to blows, but forges them into an undefeated team.

5) The Karate Kid (1984)
Daniel Larusso’s training under Mr. Miyagi in the ways of karate is nothing short of epic. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that he’s training to defeat Cobra Kai.
6) Bull Durham (1988)
Who didn't want to be the guys in the locker room with Kevin Costner ? A story of an aging catcher who gets one last shot at baseball, this film is a true blue American classic.
7) Seabiscuit (2003)
The story of a little horse who comes out of nowhere to become a champion is sure to inspire anyone. With amazing cameos from Tobey Maguire , Chris Cooper , Gary Stevens and William H. Macy , this film is a must-see for horse lovers and fans of underdog sports tales alike.
8) Raging Bull (1980)
Robert De Niro gives one of the best performances in history as boxer Jake LaMotta . This film is a must-see for sports movie fans.
9) The Fighter (2010)
Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale play two brothers, one struggling to break into the boxing scene while the other works as a trainer for heavyweight champ Wladimir Klitschko.
10) Moneyball (2011)
Brad Pitt shines in this true story of Oakland A’s GM Billy Beane and his attempt to build a winning team on a budget.
11) Caddyshack (1980)
A cult classic, this film is the hilarious tale of a snobby country club and the caddies who work there. We’re talking Rodney Dangerfield, Chevy Chase , Bill Murray … enough said!
12) The Natural (1984)
Robert Redford gives one of his best performances as a baseball player who returns to the game after being away for years. With a young Kim Basinger , what’s not to love about this film?
13) Rocky III (1982)
The third film in the franchise sees Rocky taking on Mr. T and getting a little help from Dolph Lundgren . We love us some Rocky .

14) The Bad News Bears (1976)
A hilarious tale about an underfunded Little League team with a grumpy coach played by Walter Matthau . This movie is a total classic. Who doesn’t want to be Amanda Wyss ? Or Gary Busey . Or, you know, Walter Matthau .
15) Happy Gilmore (1996)
Adam Sandler at his best. And we get to see him hit golf balls while doing one of our favorite sayings ever: “They’re puttin me in a movie, they’re puttin me in a movie!”

16) Rocky IV (1985)
Poor Rocky . His career seems to be taking a nosedive, especially when he faces off with Ivan Drago and his entourage in this fourth installment of the franchise. Gotta love Dolph Lundgren .

17) Rocky V (1990)
Adonis Creed, the son of Apollo Creed, gets his chance to take up the boxing mantle in this sixth film. Sadly, Sylvester Stallone didn't return for this installment. We couldn’t have gotten through the movie without him.

18) The Sandlot (1993)
The ultimate baseball movie for kids, this 1993 crowd pleaser was also one of the biggest hits of the summer that year. From Scotty Smalls to Benny the Jet Rodriguez to Squints Palledorous , this film is worth the three hours and 19 minutes of your time. And if you were lucky enough to be invited over to someone's house for a screening, it was an automatic party.
19) St. Elmo's Fire (1985)
This was John Cusack's biggest hit, earning him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Musical/Comedy and making him a star from coast to coast. The film follows high schooler Michael Shamaripi as he tries to land the lead in the school play after the lead has mysteriously disappeared. What starts out as harmless fun turns into a life-threatening adventure when Michael’s friends decide to stage an impromptu production of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None .

20) The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
For those of us who were obsessed with Miyagi's "wax on, wax off" technique, Part II was a welcome addition to the series. Unfortunately it didn't earn the same praise as the first film, but it did introduce us to our favorite villainous karate student: Johnny Lawrence . And the film also gave us a peek into Mr. Miyagi's past and we got to see him unleash some karate moves. Yay!

21) Rudy (1993)
Rudy Ruettiger has always been our hero. A stranger-than-fiction true story about college football, this film is a must-see.

22) Major League (1989)
If you are a fan of baseball, this is a must-see. It's the story of the Cleveland Indians and how they are trying to move from worst place to first place. There are some hilarious one-liners that will have you cracking up all night long.

23) Rookie of the Year (1993)
Thomas Ian Nicholas stars as Henry Rowengartner , a boy who can pitch anything. He ends up meeting his favorite player, Willie Mays Hayes . It's a fun family film with lots of baseball action and light comedy.
24) Sugar (2008)
Sugar is the love story between two men and the game they loved. The performance by Algenis Perez Soto and Edwin Diaz is worth seeing this film alone. It’s another indie film that really deserves more attention than it has gotten since its release in 2008.
25) Con Air (1997)
This film has all the action you would want. John Cusack , Nicolas Cage and Nicolas Cage . What more could we ask for?
26) Big Daddy (1999)
Another comedy based on a childhood favorite. We get to see Thomas Jane in all his cult movie glory as a boy who grows up to be a man who has no boundaries. It's about family, love and prison. You can't beat that!

27) Angels in the Outfield (1994)
Oh, who doesn't remember this heart-warming family film? It stars the lovely Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Christopher Lloyd as well as Dan Aykroyd and Tony Danza . An angelic performance by young Gordon-Levitt will have you smiling, laughing and crying. This film also serves as a reminder that sometimes all you need is hope.

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