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Professional Sports movies

Pro leagues and elite athletes, powered by training grind, rivalry, management decisions, contracts, and career stakes.

Rush

1. Rush

Drama Action Professional Sports
8.1
20132h 3min

Overview

In the 1970s, a rivalry propels race car drivers Niki Lauda and James Hunt to fame and glory — until a horrible accident threatens to end it all.

Themes

Rivalry under pressure, Ambition vs stability, Risk vs precision, Team dynamics vs individual drive, Injury and comeback, Fame and excess

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Moneyball

2. Moneyball

Drama Professional Sports
7.6
20112h 14min

Overview

The story of Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to put together a baseball team on a budget, by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.

Themes

Media scrutiny, Belief vs evidence, Budget constraints, Undervalued talent, Data-driven decision making, Disruption of traditional scouting

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The Blind Side

3. The Blind Side

Drama Professional Sports
7.6
20092h 9min

Overview

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.

Themes

Private school dynamics, Family advocacy and influence, Adoption and foster care, Sports as social ladder, Affluence and opportunity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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