10.Next Goal Wins
Story of the American Samoa soccer team, who suffered the worst loss in World Cup history, losing to Australia 31 – 0 in 2001. If you get the humour to this film this is ideal for you, it might not be my favourite film but it has got some nice moment in this film, it is well casted and this is easy to watch as this is watchable, if you wanted something different this sport film is for you.
9.Champions
A former minor – league basketball coach is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team can go further than they ever imagined. Personally, if you get past the sweary and the inappropriate scenes, this is a crowd pleaser film which is uplifting and it will made you smile, I also like the message of losing and that is refreshing, this is a likeable film and this is easy to follow.
8.Dream Horse
Dream Alliance is an unlikely racehorse bred by small town Welsh bartender Jan Vokes. With no experience, Jan convinces her neighbours to chip in their meagre earnings to help raise Dream in the hopes he can compete with the racing elites. Might be rather predictable but the acting is convincing and totally believable, the story is there and this is a slow burner type of film, it also draws you in as well as this is silently good, this is one of those film that is easy to watch.
7.The Karate Kid (2010)
Work causes a single mother to move to China with her young son, in his new home, the boy embraces kung fu, taught to him by a master. Back in my younger year I got this film from my public library, I still remember this film as this is memorable and it is a coming-of-age film, this is silently powerful and the pacing is perfect, I think personally this film will surprise people.
6.Cool Runnings
When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonoured coach to start the first Jamaican Bobsled Team. Could be rather forced and too sentimental for some people, it is generally funny and it is heartfelt at the same time, it is uplifting and it will made you smile, the casting is perfect and overall, this is a heartwarming film.
5.The Beautiful Game
Advocates to end homelessness, organize an annual tournament for Homeless men to compete in a series of football matches known as The Homeless World Cup. You needed to be patience with this films as it struggles with the pacing aspect, this is a slow burner type of film and this is well casted, in some ways this film will draw you in, with this film this is intriguing from the start.
4.The Phantom Of The Open
Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer, and unrelenting optimist, manages to gain entry to the 1976 British Open Golf Championship qualification round despite being a complete novice. With this film it doesn’t exactly gel or flow together as much, despite that this is enjoyable and it has got some nice moment in this film, it is a crowd pleaser film which is generally funny, it also heartfelt.
3.Million Dollar Arm
A sports agent stages an unconventional recruitment strategy to get talented Indian cricket players to play Major League Baseball. Surprisingly this film surprise me as this is good, it also deals with the diversity element and that is refreshing, I’m sure this film will surprise many people and this is funny, Alan Arkin is hilarious in his role as the casting is perfect, overall, this is an enjoyable film.
2.Togo (2019)
The story of Togo, the sled dog who led the 1925 serum run despite being considered too small and weak to lead such an intense race. A mixture of sport and the historical element together that work perfectly, the flashback aspect never gets too overcomplicated and that is the key, the sport named is mushing which is dog sledding, the scenery is outstanding and this is superb.
1.Rising Phoenix
The history and current standing of the Paralympic Games, which has grown to become the world’s third largest sporting event. Once you watch this you will always remember this documentary, it will leave you a lasting impression on you as this is relatable, it is life – affirming as this is powerful, you will care about with these people as this is inspirational. It also about overcoming many obstacles and it about appearances which I personally connect with, this will connect with many people as this will move you, this is a beautiful documentary.
MDC Reviews 
Nice list Mark. Here’s some others to consider:
Bend it like Beckham (2002) – Two ambitious girls, despite their parents’ wishes, have their hearts set on careers in professional football. Predicted the rise of women’s football.
Raging Bull (1980) – The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it. Brutal in parts but brilliant acting by Robert De Niro.
A League of their Own (1992) – Two sisters join the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amid their own growing rivalry. Stars Tom Hanks and Geena Davis. Also features Madonna.
Chariots of Fire (1981) – Two British track athletes, one a determined Jew and the other a devout Christian, are driven to win in the 1924 Olympics as they wrestle with issues of pride and conscience.
The Big Lebowski (1998) – Coen Brothers do ten pin bowling.
Mike Bassett; England Manager (2001) – The manager of England’s national football unexpectedly succumbs to a heart attack, and suddenly the search is on for a replacement. Most people who seem qualified for the position have the good sense to turn it down, and so the responsibility falls to Mike Bassett, a scruffy and loud-mouthed lout whose claim to football fame is leading a previously undistinguished team to a league championship. Ricky Tomlinson very funny.
The Longest Yard (1974) – A sadistic warden asks a former pro quarterback, now serving time in his prison, to put together a team of inmates to take on (and get pummeled by) the guards. Stars Burt Reynolds.
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Thank you for these reccommendation as they all sounded rather good, I will look out for those films
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