10 Greatest Sports Movies Based On A True Story

Unbranded • 2023-07-19

From feisty underdogs to living legends, sports can bring us some of the most interesting and exciting stories we have ever seen, but only a select few have actually had feature films made about them. Here are the 10 greatest sports movies based on a true story.

The Fighter 
Mark Wahlberg 
Christian Bale 
Mickey Ward 
Dicky Eklund 
Raging Bull 
Martin Scorsese 
Robert De Niro 
Jake LaMotta 
Cinderella Man 
Russell Crowe 
James J. Braddock 
Friday Night Lights 
Buzz Bissinger 
1988 Permian Panthers 
Rudy 
Sean Astin 
Hoosiers 
Gene Hackman 
Remember the Titans 
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Denzel Washington 
Coach Herman Boone 
Moneyball 
Brad Pitt 
Billy Beane 
Michael Lewis 
Ali 
Michael Mann 
Muhammad Ali 
Sonny Liston 
Brian's Song 
Gayle Sayers 
Brian Piccolo 
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"The Fighter" (2010)

Starring Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale, this film follows the life of boxer Mickey Ward and his half-brother Dicky Eklund. Christian Bale delivers a remarkable performance as Eklund, struggling with drug addiction while training Mickey. It's regarded as one of his best performances.