This compilation of films covers all sports activities. Sports films have been made since the era of silent films, such as the 1915 film The Champion starring Charlie Chaplin. Films in this genre can range from serious (Raging Bull) to silly (Horse Feathers). A classic theme for sports films is the triumph of an individual or team who prevail despite the difficulties, standard elements of melodrama.
Team sport
American football
Association football
Australian rules football Title Year Genre NotesThe Great Macarthy1975ComedyThe Club1980Comedy/DramaBoardroom and dressing room intrigues spill onto the field for an Australian rules football club.Australian Rules2002DramaBlinder2013DramaAussie Rules the World2014Documentary
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading and dance Title Year Genre NotesDebbie Does Dallas1978AdultPornographic film, no connection to the Dallas Cowboys or their cheerleaders.Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders1979DramaMade-for-TV drama about the famous NFL cheerleading squad.Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders II1980DramaTV sequel to the 1979 movie.Laker Girls1990DramaTelevision film about the Los Angeles basketball dance team. Willing to Kill: The Texas Cheerleader Story 1992 Drama TV film based on Wanda Holloway's 1991 attempt to hire a hit man to kill the mother of her daughter's cheerleading rival. With Lesley Ann Warren as Holloway. The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom 1993 Comedy A more light-hearted TV movie also based on the Wanda Holloway story, with Emmy-winning performances by Holly Hunter and Beau Bridges. A Friend to Die For 1994 Drama Tori Spelling and Kellie Martin in a TV film based on a California cheerleader's murder.But I'm a Cheerleader 1999 Romance Natasha Lyonne as a cheerleader whose parents disapprove of her personal life.Bring It On2000ComedyA clash between rival cheerleading squads, starring Kirsten Dunst.Sugar & Spice2001ComedyMinnesota high school girls rob a bank. With Mena Suvari and James Marsden.All Cheerleaders Die2001Horror comedyGotta Kick It Up!2002Family comedyTelevision film based on true story about middle schoolers.Cheerleader Queens2003ComedyThai filmBring It On Again2004ComedySequel to the 2000 film.Bring It On: All or Nothing2006ComedySecond sequel to the 2000 film.Bring It On: In It to Win It2007ComedyThird sequel to the 2000 film.Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal2008DramaBased on controversial true events involving five girls from Texas.Bring It On: Fight to the Finish2009ComedyFourth sequel to the 2000 film.Fired Up!2009ComedyFootball players con their way into a cheerleading camp.Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader2012ComedyAn experimental drug makes a cheerleader grow 10 times her normal size.All Cheerleaders Die2013Horror comedyRemake of the 2001 film. Bring It On: Worldwide Cheersmack 2017 Comedy Fifth sequel to the 2000 film.Daughters of the Sexual Revolution2018DocumentaryDocumentary about the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Bring It On: Cheer or Die 2022 Horror comedy Sixth sequel to the 2000 film.
Cricket Title Year Genre Notes Badger's Green1934ComedyBadger's Green1949ComedyIt's Not Cricket1949Comedy British army officers in Post-World War II Germany try to track down a wanted war criminal, who unbeknownst to them is on their cricket team.The Final Test1953Drama A famed cricketer wants his rebellious son to attend his last match.Playing Away1987Comedy TV filmAwwal Number1990ActionLagaan2001Drama In the 1890s, a group of Indian cricket novices must defeat a well-trained team of British officers to avoid punitive taxes on their village. Received numerous awards and nominations, including a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.Wondrous Oblivion2003Comedy, dramaIqbal2005DramaHit for Six2007DramaChennai 6000282007Comedy, drama Tamil filmChain Kulii Ki Main Kulii2007Comedy, dramaSay Salaam India2007DramaHattrick2007Comedy, dramaMeerabai Not Out2008DramaJannat2008Romantic, crime dramaHindi filmHansie2008DramaTells the story of South African cricketer Hansie Cronje.I Know How Many Runs You Scored Last Summer2008Horror comedyVictory2009DramaDil Bole Hadippa!2009Comedy, dramaTournament – Play & Replay2010Road moviePatiala House2011Family drama Fire in Babylon 2011 Documentary Covers the record-breaking West Indies cricket team of the 1970s and 1980s.Golconda High School2011Drama Telugu filmFerrari Ki Sawaari2012Comedy, dramaMain Hoon Shahid Afridi2013DramaA boy who dreams to become Shahid Afridi finds himself down on luck when the only club he ever knew goes bankrupt.Dhoni2013Drama An Indian Tamil-Telugu bilingual film highlighting the conflict between a middle class widower and his son, who is very good at cricket but poor at academics.Save Your Legs!2013Comedy19832014Comedy, drama Ten-year-old Rameshan (Nivin Pauly) is hooked to the game of cricket when India wins the World Cup in 1983. The film shows his life from that point on until the present.Jeeva2014DramaAn Indian Tamil film depicting the struggles of young man in his quest to become a leading cricketer. The Little Master 2015 Documentary Made for TV as part of the ESPN Films Presents series, part of the network's 30 for 30 project. The life and impact of Sachin Tendulkar, set against the backdrop of India's quest to win the 2011 Cricket World Cup.Azhar2016BiographicalThe life of former Indian international cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin.M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story2016BiographicalThe life of Indian ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.Sachin: A Billion Dreams 2016 BiographicalThe life of former Indian international cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings2016Comedy, dramaSequel to Chennai 600028.Kanaa2018Drama83 2021 Drama Based on the India national cricket team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup.Kaun Pravin Tambe? 2022 Biographical Based on the Life of Pravin Tambe who becomes the oldest cricketer to debut at the age of 40 proving "Age Is Just A Number"Shabaash Mithu 2022 Biographical The life of former Indian women's cricket captain Mithali Raj.
Curling Title Year Genre NotesMen with Brooms2002Romantic comedyKong Curling2011ComedyGerri Curls2021Comedy
Handball Title Year Genre NotesSzansa1979DramaBulggot shoot tonki1993Family dramaForever the Moment2008DramaSouth Korean film about handball at the 2004 Summer Olympics.Projekt Gold2007DocumentaryFilm about the German national handball team at the 2007 World Men's Handball Championship.
Field hockey Title Year Genre NotesChak De! India2007Drama A disgraced former field hockey player (Shahrukh Khan) seeks redemption by coaching the India women's national field hockey team. Won numerous Indian film awards.Prithipal Singh... A Story2015DocumentaryRecounts the life of Indian field hockey legend Prithipal Singh.Khido Khundi2017DramaA young man decides to play field hockey and beat overseas players as he knows about the rich history of the village of Sansarpur in Punjab, which has produced over 15 hockey legends who represented not only India but other countries as well. Gold2018DramaA newly independent India competes in field hockey at the 1948 Summer Olympics. Film has fictional characters based on Balbir Singh Sr., Dhyan Chand and others.Harjeeta2018BiographicalFilm based on the life of Harjeet Singh Tuli, captain of the Indian junior hockey team of India that won a World Cup in field hockey.Soorma2018DramaBiopic based on the life of hockey player Sandeep Singh, starring Diljit Dosanjh and Taapsee Pannu.
Ice hockey
Kabaddi Title Year Genre Language NotesOkkadu2003DramaTeluguGhilli2004DramaTamilA remake of Okkadu.Ajay2006DramaKannadaA remake of Okkadu.Kabbadi2009DramaKannada Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu2009DramaTamilAlso remade as Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu. Kabaddi Ik Mohabbat2010DramaPunjabi Kabaddi Once Again2012DramaPunjabiFilm set in England. Aryan 2014 Drama Kannada Panga 2020 Drama HindiA female kabaddi player comes back to the sport after marriage and having a kid.
Lacrosse Title Year Genre NotesWild Child2008DramaA California girl (Emma Roberts) moves to England, where she develops a skill for lacrosse.A Warrior's Heart2011DramaA teen lacrosse star (Kellan Lutz) is instructed by a former wartime friend of his father.Crooked Arrows2012Drama A Native American high school lacrosse team rediscovers its heritage in a New York league. Fantastic Lies 2016 Documentary Made for TV as a part of ESPN's 30 for 30 series. A 10-year retrospective of the Duke lacrosse case. Keepers of the Game 2016 Documentary An all-Mohawk girls' high school team in New York face opposition from within their tribe and struggle to keep their funding. The Grizzlies 2018 Drama Based on the true story of a youth lacrosse team set up to combat youth suicide in the community of Kugluktuk, Nunavut.
Rugby