Top Ten Sports Movies
The thrill of a last second shot, the late inning home run, that improbable touchdown. You don't have to be a jock to love these movies. Which one scores the highest with you?
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1
Rocky
Sylvester Stallone's movie introduced the world to the Italian Stallion -- and directors to the boxing training montage. 22 54
Sylvester Stallone's movie introduced the world to the Italian Stallion -- and directors to the boxing training montage. 22 54
2
Caddyshack
With Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield and Bill Murray running around the green, it's one of the only examples of golf actually being fun. 8 50
With Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield and Bill Murray running around the green, it's one of the only examples of golf actually being fun. 8 50
3
Brian's Song
As NFL player Brian Piccolo, James Caan battles cancer with a little help from his friends Billy Dee Williams and Jack Warden. 6 44
As NFL player Brian Piccolo, James Caan battles cancer with a little help from his friends Billy Dee Williams and Jack Warden. 6 44
4
Raging Bull
Based on a true story, Raging Bull brought the realness of the ring to a whole new level, thanks to Robert De Niro as Jake La Motta. 2 48
Based on a true story, Raging Bull brought the realness of the ring to a whole new level, thanks to Robert De Niro as Jake La Motta. 2 48
5
Hoosiers
The essential underdog-led-by-embattled-basketball-coach movie, this time with Gene Hackman as the redemption-seeking skipper. 2 46
The essential underdog-led-by-embattled-basketball-coach movie, this time with Gene Hackman as the redemption-seeking skipper. 2 46
6
The Longest Yard
So you're a quarterback locked up for a stint. Why not a start a prison football team like Burt Reynolds does? 2 44
So you're a quarterback locked up for a stint. Why not a start a prison football team like Burt Reynolds does? 2 44
7
The Pride of the Yankees
A biopic about Lou Gehrig -- from his time with the Yankees to his early death. We dare you not to cry. -1 45
A biopic about Lou Gehrig -- from his time with the Yankees to his early death. We dare you not to cry. -1 45
8
Slap Shot
That's right, a movie about hockey. Paul Newman wears the coach's cap, and he's not afraid to play dirty to win. -2 46
That's right, a movie about hockey. Paul Newman wears the coach's cap, and he's not afraid to play dirty to win. -2 46
9
North Dallas Forty
A behind-the-scenes look pro football, which for Nick Nolte means drugs and sex as much as pigskin. -18 42
A behind-the-scenes look pro football, which for Nick Nolte means drugs and sex as much as pigskin. -18 42
10
Hoop Dreams
The high school basketballers in this doc battle opposing teams, drug addiction, poverty and inner-city violence. -24 42
The high school basketballers in this doc battle opposing teams, drug addiction, poverty and inner-city violence. -24 42
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