Sport Films
Generally of the inspiring-true-story, triumph-of-the-little-guy variety, films about competitive sports and the people who play them are hugely successful in sports-mad USA. And they're catching on here. Get ready to sit back with a cold one and demonstrate your armchair referee skills - bearing in mind that you may just need to keep box of tissues handy.
Pictured: Kevin Costner and James Earl Jones in seminal baseball film, 'Field of Dreams'.
Newcastle (2008)
6.2/10
Director: Dan Castle
Starring: Lachlan Buchanan, Xavier Samuel, Reshad Strik, Kirk Jenkins, Anthony Hayes, Shan...
Newcastle, Australia, home to a grim industrial landscape that is offset by idyllic sun-drenched beaches where teenagers hit the surf. Jesse isn't int... Read more
North Face (2008)
7.4/10
Director: Philipp Stolzl
Starring: Benno Furmann, Florian Lukas, Johanna Wokalek, Georg Friedrich, Simon Schwarz, U...
In 1936, Nazi Germany is looking to build up their international reputation, so when a pair of German climbers die in an effort to climb the treachero... Read more
Offside (2006)
7.3/10
Director: Jafar Panahi
Starring: Sima Mobarak-Shahi, Shayesteh Irani, Ayda Sadeqi, Golnaz Farmani, Mahnaz Zabihi
In Iran, women are banned from sporting events, but during their country's 2006 bid for the World Cup, a handful of die-hard fans just can't resist se... Read more
Peaceful Warrior (2005)
7.3/10
Director: Victor Salva
Starring: Scott Mechlowicz, Nick Nolte, Amy Smart
Based on his best-selling autobiographical novel, this is the inspirational story of successful gymnast Dan Millman (Scott Melchowiz). When his Olympi... Read more
Personal Best (1982)
6.3/10
Director: Robert Towne
Starring: Mariel Hemingway, Scott Glenn, Patrice Donnelly
'Chinatown' screenwriter Robert Towne's directorial debut explores the relationship between two young women (Mariel Hemingway and real-life athlete Pa... Read more
Phar Lap (1983)
7.3/10
Director: Simon Wincer
Starring: Tom Burlinson, Martin Vaughan, Judy Morris
An uplifting story of Australia's greatest race horse (but New Zealand bred), told with wit, intelligence and feeling. The race photography is superb.... Read more
Ping Pong (2002)
7.2/10
Director: Fumihiko Sori
Starring: Yosuke Kubozuka, Arata , Sam Lee, Shido Nakamura, Koji Okura
Based on the popular comic book by Matsumoto Taiyo, "Ping Pong" examines the interplay of friendship, loyalty, rivalry, and self-esteem between two hi... Read more
Queen of Katwe (2016)
7.4/10
Director: Mira Nair
Starring: David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, Madina Nalwanga
Living in the slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle for 10-year-old Phiona (Madina Nalwanga) and her family. Her world changes one... Read more
Race (2016)
7.1/10
Director: Stephen Hopkins
Starring: Jeremy Irons, William Hurt, Carice Van Houten, Jason Sudeikis, Stephan James
The incredible true story of Olympic legend Jesse Owens is vividly brought to life in Race. In his epic quest to be the greatest athlete in history, O... Read more
Radio (2003)
6.9/10
Director: Mike Tollin
Starring: Cuba Gooding Jr, Ed Harris, Alfre Woodard, Debra Winger
Based on a true story, this inspiring drama is set in Anderson, South Carolina, in the 1970s and centres on the relationship between high school footb... Read more