Die besten Sportfilme

Die Reihenfolge ist willkürlich und die Liste beinhaltet auch nicht ALLE Sportfilme. Es sind einfach die Filme die ich kenne und die ich für gute Sportfilme halte. Also ganz subjektiv.
Ich führe die Liste auch in der IMDb.

Rocky (1976)
	Rating: 8.1/10 (315683 votes) Director: John G. Avildsen Writer: Sylvester Stallone Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers Runtime: 119 min Rated: PG Genre: Drama, Sport Released: 3 Dec 1976
Plot: Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the heavy-weight champion, Apollo Creed, in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.

Remember the Titans (2000)
	Rating: 7.8/10 (147816 votes) Director: Boaz Yakin Writer: Gregory Allen Howard Stars: Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Wood Harris, Ryan Hurst Runtime: 113 min Rated: PG Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport Released: 29 Sep 2000
Plot: The true story of a newly appointed African-American coach and his high school team on their first season as a racially integrated unit.

The Blind Side (2009)
	Rating: 7.7/10 (197549 votes) Director: John Lee Hancock Writer: John Lee Hancock, Michael Lewis (book) Stars: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, Jae Head Runtime: 129 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport Released: 20 Nov 2009
Plot: The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.

Moneyball (2011)
	Rating: 7.6/10 (262548 votes) Director: Bennett Miller Writer: Steven Zaillian (screenplay), Aaron Sorkin (screenplay), Stan Chervin (story), Michael Lewis (book) Stars: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright Runtime: 133 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport Released: 23 Sep 2011
Plot: Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to assemble a baseball team on a lean budget by employing computer-generated analysis to acquire new players.

The Natural (1984)
	Rating: 7.6/10 (32550 votes) Director: Barry Levinson Writer: Bernard Malamud (novel), Roger Towne, Phil Dusenberry Stars: Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Kim Basinger Runtime: 138 min Rated: PG Genre: Drama, Sport Released: 11 May 1984
Plot: An unknown comes out of seemingly nowhere to become a legendary player with almost divine talent.

Chariots of Fire (1981)
	Rating: 7.2/10 (36317 votes) Director: Hugh Hudson Writer: Colin Welland (original screenplay) Stars: Nicholas Farrell, Nigel Havers, Ian Charleson, Ben Cross Runtime: 119 min Rated: PG Genre: Drama, History, Sport Released: 9 Apr 1982
Plot: Two British track athletes, one a determined Jew and the other a devout Christian, compete in the 1924 Olympics.

We Are Marshall (2006)
	Rating: 7.1/10 (42307 votes) Director: McG Writer: Jamie Linden (screenplay), Cory Helms (story), Jamie Linden (story) Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Fox, Anthony Mackie, David Strathairn Runtime: 131 min Rated: PG Genre: Drama, Sport Released: 22 Dec 2006
Plot: When a plane crash claims the lives of members of the Marshall University football team and some of its fans, the team's new coach and his surviving players try to keep the football program alive.

The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
	Rating: 6.7/10 (42497 votes) Director: Robert Redford Writer: Steven Pressfield (novel), Jeremy Leven (screenplay) Stars: Will Smith, Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, Bruce McGill Runtime: 126 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Sport Released: 3 Nov 2000
Plot: A down-and-out golfer attempts to recover his game and his life with help from a mystical caddy.

The Bad News Bears (1976)
	Rating: 7.3/10 (15265 votes) Director: Michael Ritchie Writer: Bill Lancaster Stars: Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, Vic Morrow, Joyce Van Patten Runtime: 102 min Rated: PG Genre: Comedy, Family, Sport Released: 7 Apr 1976
Plot: An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.

The Karate Kid (1984)
	Rating: 7.2/10 (111721 votes) Director: John G. Avildsen Writer: Robert Mark Kamen Stars: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove Runtime: 126 min Rated: PG Genre: Action, Drama, Family Released: 22 Jun 1984
Plot: A handyman/martial arts master agrees to teach a bullied boy karate and shows him that there is more to the martial art than fighting.

Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
	Rating: 6.7/10 (83234 votes) Director: Gurinder Chadha Writer: Gurinder Chadha, Guljit Bindra, Paul Mayeda Berges Stars: Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam Kher Runtime: 112 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance Released: 1 Aug 2003
Plot: The daughter of orthodox Sikh rebels against her parents' traditionalism by running off to Germany with a football team (soccer in America).

A League of Their Own (1992)
	Rating: 7.2/10 (65841 votes) Director: Penny Marshall Writer: Kim Wilson (story), Kelly Candaele (story), Lowell Ganz (screenplay), Babaloo Mandel (screenplay) Stars: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Madonna Runtime: 128 min Rated: PG Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sport Released: 1 Jul 1992
Plot: Two sisters join the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amidst their own growing rivalry.

Jerry Maguire (1996)
	Rating: 7.3/10 (173907 votes) Director: Cameron Crowe Writer: Cameron Crowe Stars: Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renée Zellweger, Kelly Preston Runtime: 139 min Rated: R Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance Released: 13 Dec 1996
Plot: When a sports agent has a moral epiphany and is fired for expressing it, he decides to put his new philosophy to the test as an independent with the only athlete who stays with him.

Draft Day (2014)
	Rating: 6.8/10 (32444 votes) Director: Ivan Reitman Writer: Scott Rothman, Rajiv Joseph Stars: Chris Berman, Dave Donaldson, Patrick St. Esprit, Chi McBride Runtime: 110 min Rated: R Genre: Drama, Sport Released: 11 Apr 2014
Plot: At the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver has the opportunity to rebuild his team when he trades for the number one pick. He must decide what he's willing to sacrifice on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with NFL dreams.

The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005)
	Rating: 7.5/10 (20572 votes) Director: Bill Paxton Writer: Mark Frost (book), Mark Frost (screenplay) Stars: James Paxton, Tom Rack, Armand Laroche, Peter Hurley Runtime: 120 min Rated: PG Genre: Drama, History, Sport Released: 30 Sep 2005
Plot: In the 1913 US Open, 20-year-old Francis Ouimet played against his idol, 1900 US Open champion, Englishman Harry Vardon.

Million Dollar Baby (2004)
	Rating: 8.1/10 (424171 votes) Director: Clint Eastwood Writer: Paul Haggis (screenplay), F.X. Toole (stories) Stars: Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman, Jay Baruchel Runtime: 132 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Drama, Sport Released: 28 Jan 2005
Plot: A determined woman works with a hardened boxing trainer to become a professional.

Bull Durham (1988)
	Rating: 7.1/10 (33927 votes) Director: Ron Shelton Writer: Ron Shelton Stars: Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins, Trey Wilson Runtime: 108 min Rated: R Genre: Comedy, Romance, Sport Released: 15 Jun 1988
Plot: A fan who has an affair with one minor-league baseball player each season meets an up-and-coming pitcher and the experienced catcher assigned to him.

Rocky Balboa (2006)
	Rating: 7.2/10 (142531 votes) Director: Sylvester Stallone Writer: Sylvester Stallone, Sylvester Stallone (characters) Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Burt Young, Antonio Tarver, Geraldine Hughes Runtime: 102 min Rated: PG Genre: Drama, Sport Released: 20 Dec 2006
Plot: Thirty years after the ring of the first bell, Rocky Balboa comes out of retirement and dons his gloves for his final fight; against the reigning heavyweight champ Mason 'The Line' Dixon.

Rocky II (1979)
	Rating: 7.1/10 (115304 votes) Director: Sylvester Stallone Writer: Sylvester Stallone Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers Runtime: 119 min Rated: PG Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy Released: 15 Jun 1979
Plot: Rocky struggles in family life after his bout with Apollo Creed, while the embarrassed champ insistently goads him to accept a challenge for a rematch.

Rocky IV (1985)
	Rating: 6.7/10 (113263 votes) Director: Sylvester Stallone Writer: Sylvester Stallone Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers Runtime: 91 min Rated: PG Genre: Drama, Sport Released: 27 Nov 1985
Plot: After iron man Drago, a highly intimidating 6-foot-5, 261-pound Soviet athlete, kills Apollo Creed in an exhibition match, Rocky comes to the heart of Russia for 15 pile-driving boxing rounds of revenge.

Invictus (2009)
	Rating: 7.4/10 (113669 votes) Director: Clint Eastwood Writer: Anthony Peckham (screenplay), John Carlin (book) Stars: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng Runtime: 134 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Biography, Drama, History Released: 11 Dec 2009
Plot: Nelson Mandela, in his first term as the South African President, initiates a unique venture to unite the apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

For Love of the Game (1999)
	Rating: 6.5/10 (24518 votes) Director: Sam Raimi Writer: Michael Shaara (novel), Dana Stevens (screenplay) Stars: Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston, John C. Reilly, Jena Malone Runtime: 137 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Drama, Romance, Sport Released: 17 Sep 1999
Plot: A washed up pitcher flashes through his career.

42 (2013)
	Rating: 7.5/10 (60617 votes) Director: Brian Helgeland Writer: Brian Helgeland Stars: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, Christopher Meloni Runtime: 128 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport Released: 12 Apr 2013
Plot: The story of Jackie Robinson from his signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers organization in 1945 to his historic 1947 rookie season when he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.

Glory Road (2006)
	Rating: 7.2/10 (31963 votes) Director: James Gartner Writer: Christopher Cleveland, Bettina Gilois Stars: Josh Lucas, Derek Luke, Austin Nichols, Jon Voight Runtime: 118 min Rated: PG Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport Released: 13 Jan 2006
Plot: In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.

Miracle (2004)
	Rating: 7.5/10 (33539 votes) Director: Gavin O'Connor Writer: Eric Guggenheim Stars: Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson, Noah Emmerich, Sean McCann Runtime: 135 min Rated: PG Genre: Biography, Drama, History Released: 6 Feb 2004
Plot: Miracle tells the true story of Herb Brooks (Russell), the player-turned-coach who led the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory over the seemingly invincible Russian squad.

The Damned United (2009)
	Rating: 7.6/10 (29328 votes) Director: Tom Hooper Writer: Peter Morgan (screenplay), David Peace (novel) Stars: Colm Meaney, Henry Goodman, David Roper, Jimmy Reddington Runtime: 98 min Rated: R Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama Released: 27 Mar 2009
Plot: A look at Brian Clough's 44-day reign as the coach of Leeds United.

Cinderella Man (2005)
	Rating: 8.0/10 (139086 votes) Director: Ron Howard Writer: Cliff Hollingsworth (screenplay), Akiva Goldsman (screenplay), Cliff Hollingsworth (story) Stars: Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger, Paul Giamatti, Craig Bierko Runtime: 144 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport Released: 3 Jun 2005
Plot: The story of James Braddock, a supposedly washed-up boxer who came back to become a champion and an inspiration in the 1930s.

Rush (2013)
	Rating: 8.2/10 (257708 votes) Director: Ron Howard Writer: Peter Morgan Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl, Olivia Wilde, Alexandra Maria Lara Runtime: 123 min Rated: R Genre: Action, Biography, Drama Released: 27 Sep 2013
Plot: The merciless 1970s rivalry between Formula One rivals James Hunt and Niki Lauda.

Warrior (2011)
	Rating: 8.2/10 (287330 votes) Director: Gavin O'Connor Writer: Gavin O'Connor (screenplay), Anthony Tambakis (screenplay), Cliff Dorfman (screenplay), Gavin O'Connor (story), Cliff Dorfman (story) Stars: Joel Edgerton, Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Morrison Runtime: 140 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Drama, Sport Released: 9 Sep 2011
Plot: The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament - a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.

Invincible (2006)
	Rating: 7.1/10 (46067 votes) Director: Ericson Core Writer: Brad Gann Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear, Elizabeth Banks, Kevin Conway Runtime: 105 min Rated: PG Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport Released: 25 Aug 2006
Plot: Based on the story of Vince Papale, a 30-year-old bartender from South Philadelphia who overcame long odds to play for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles in 1976.

Trouble with the Curve (2012)
	Rating: 6.8/10 (44048 votes) Director: Robert Lorenz Writer: Randy Brown Stars: Clint Eastwood, Chelcie Ross, Raymond Anthony Thomas, Ed Lauter Runtime: 111 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Drama, Sport Released: 21 Sep 2012
Plot: An ailing baseball scout in his twilight years takes his daughter along for one last recruiting trip.

Hoosiers (1986)
	Rating: 7.6/10 (31898 votes) Director: David Anspaugh Writer: Angelo Pizzo Stars: Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, Dennis Hopper, Sheb Wooley Runtime: 114 min Rated: PG Genre: Drama, Sport Released: 27 Feb 1987
Plot: A coach with a checkered past and a local drunk train a small town high school basketball team to become a top contender for the championship.

Gridiron Gang (2006)
	Rating: 6.9/10 (30109 votes) Director: Phil Joanou Writer: Jeff Maguire, Jac Flanders (film "Gridiron Gang") Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Xzibit, L. Scott Caldwell, Leon Rippy Runtime: 125 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Crime, Drama, Sport Released: 15 Sep 2006
Plot: Teenagers at a juvenile detention center, under the leadership of their counselor, gain self-esteem by playing football together.

The Fighter (2010)
	Rating: 7.9/10 (248773 votes) Director: David O. Russell Writer: Scott Silver (screenplay), Paul Tamasy (screenplay), Eric Johnson (screenplay), Paul Tamasy (story), Eric Johnson (story), Keith Dorrington (story) Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo Runtime: 116 min Rated: R Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport Released: 17 Dec 2010
Plot: A look at the early years of boxer "Irish" Micky Ward and his brother who helped train him before going pro in the mid 1980s.

The Express (2008)
	Rating: 7.3/10 (15381 votes) Director: Gary Fleder Writer: Charles Leavitt, Robert Gallagher (book) Stars: Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Omar Benson Miller Runtime: 130 min Rated: PG Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport Released: 10 Oct 2008
Plot: A drama based on the life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.

Friday Night Lights (2004)
	Rating: 7.3/10 (42733 votes) Director: Peter Berg Writer: Buzz Bissinger (book), David Aaron Cohen (screenplay), Peter Berg (screenplay) Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Lucas Black, Garrett Hedlund, Derek Luke Runtime: 118 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Action, Drama, Sport Released: 8 Oct 2004
Plot: Based on H.G. Bissinger's book, which profiled the economically depressed town of Odessa, Texas and their heroic high school football team, The Permian High Panthers.

Coach Carter (2005)
	Rating: 7.2/10 (83242 votes) Director: Thomas Carter Writer: Mark Schwahn, John Gatins Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Rob Brown, Robert Ri'chard, Rick Gonzalez Runtime: 136 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Drama, Sport Released: 14 Jan 2005
Plot: Controversy surrounds high school basketball coach Ken Carter after he benches his entire team for breaking their academic contract with him.

Real Steel (2011)
	Rating: 7.1/10 (234014 votes) Director: Shawn Levy Writer: John Gatins (screenplay), Dan Gilroy (story), Jeremy Leven (story), Richard Matheson (short story "Steel") Stars: Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie Runtime: 127 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi Released: 7 Oct 2011
Plot: In the near future, robot boxing is a top sport. A struggling promoter feels he's found a champion in a discarded robot.

Tin Cup (1996)
	Rating: 6.3/10 (35247 votes) Director: Ron Shelton Writer: John Norville, Ron Shelton Stars: Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Don Johnson, Cheech Marin Runtime: 135 min Rated: R Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance Released: 16 Aug 1996
Plot: A washed up golf pro working at a driving range tries to qualify for the US Open in order to win the heart of his succesful rival's girlfriend.

McFarland, USA (2015)
	Rating: 7.5/10 (12425 votes) Director: Niki Caro Writer: Christopher Cleveland (screenplay), Christopher Cleveland (story), Bettina Gilois (screenplay), Bettina Gilois (story), Bettina Gilois, Grant Thompson (screenplay) Stars: Kevin Costner, Ramiro Rodriguez, Carlos Pratts, Johnny Ortiz Runtime: 129 min Rated: PG Genre: Drama, Sport Released: 20 Feb 2015
Plot: A cross country coach in a small California town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders.

The Replacements (2000)
	Rating: 6.5/10 (44770 votes) Director: Howard Deutch Writer: Vince McKewin Stars: Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, Brooke Langton, Orlando Jones Runtime: 118 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Comedy, Sport Released: 11 Aug 2000
Plot: During a pro football strike, the owners hire substitute players.

Youngblood (1986)
	Rating: 6.0/10 (9321 votes) Director: Peter Markle Writer: Peter Markle (story), John Whitman (story), Peter Markle (screenplay) Stars: Rob Lowe, Cynthia Gibb, Patrick Swayze, Ed Lauter Runtime: 110 min Rated: R Genre: Drama, Romance, Sport Released: 31 Jan 1986
Plot: A skilled young hockey prospect hoping to attract the attention of professional scouts is pressured to show that he can fight if challenged during his stay in a Canadian minor hockey town. ...

The Mighty Ducks (1992)
	Rating: 6.4/10 (40514 votes) Director: Stephen Herek Writer: Steven Brill Stars: Emilio Estevez, Joss Ackland, Lane Smith, Heidi Kling Runtime: 100 min Rated: PG Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama Released: 2 Oct 1992
Plot: A self-centered lawyer is sentenced to community service coaching a rag tag youth hockey team.

Any Given Sunday (1999)
	Rating: 6.8/10 (92481 votes) Director: Oliver Stone Writer: Daniel Pyne (screen story), John Logan (screen story), John Logan (screenplay), Oliver Stone (screenplay) Stars: Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid, James Woods Runtime: 162 min Rated: R Genre: Drama, Sport Released: 22 Dec 1999
Plot: A behind-the-scenes look at the life-and-death struggles of modern-day gladiators and those who lead them.

61* (2001)
	Rating: 7.9/10 (11148 votes) Director: Billy Crystal Writer: Hank Steinberg Stars: Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Anthony Michael Hall, Richard Masur Runtime: 129 min Rated: TV-MA Genre: Biography, Drama, History Released: 28 Apr 2001
Plot: Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle race to break Babe Ruth's single-season home run record.

When the Game Stands Tall (2014)
	Rating: 6.6/10 (9910 votes) Director: Thomas Carter Writer: Scott Marshall Smith (screenplay), Scott Marshall Smith (story), David Zelon (story), Neil Hayes (book) Stars: Jim Caviezel, Michael Chiklis, Alexander Ludwig, Clancy Brown Runtime: 115 min Rated: PG Genre: Drama, Sport Released: 22 Aug 2014
Plot: The journey of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur, who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a 151-game winning streak that shattered all records for any American sport.

Radio (2003)
	Rating: 6.9/10 (30733 votes) Director: Michael Tollin Writer: Mike Rich Stars: Cuba Gooding Jr., Ed Harris, Alfre Woodard, S. Epatha Merkerson Runtime: 109 min Rated: PG Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport Released: 24 Oct 2003
Plot: The story of a high school coach and the developmentally challenged man whom he took under his wing.

Rudy (1993)
	Rating: 7.5/10 (38972 votes) Director: David Anspaugh Writer: Angelo Pizzo Stars: Sean Astin, Jon Favreau, Ned Beatty, Greta Lind Runtime: 114 min Rated: PG Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport Released: 22 Oct 1993
Plot: Rudy has always been told that he was too small to play college football. But he is determined to overcome the odds and fulfill his dream of playing for Notre Dame.