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Jan 4, 2023 · Here are 19 of the best movies about underdogs. Best Underdog Movies of All Time. "Miracle" (2004) Disney. 1. Miracle (2004) “Do you believe in miracles?!” We’ve seen so many sports biopics over...
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- Rocky (1976) Rocky relentlessly trains for his first match against Apollo Creed. Rocky Balboa is the quintessential underdog who faces and overcomes impossible odds.
- Ford V Ferrari (2019) Ford builds a car to take on Ferrari in a 24-hour race. Ford v Ferrari. pg-13. Drama. sport. Directed by James Mangold, Ford v Ferrari is a sports drama that tells the true story of car designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale), who team up to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.
- Million Dollar Baby (2004) Clint Eastwood and Hilary Swank portray an incredible bond between a coach and an aspiring boxer. Million Dollar Baby. PG-13.
- The Karate Kid (1984) Daniel LaRusso's iconic journey to winning the All Valley Karate Tournament. The Karate Kid. PG. Family. Drama. Action. sport. Released in 1984, The Karate Kid follows the story of Daniel LaRusso on his unexpected journey to becoming a Karate expert under the tutelage of a martial arts master.
1. The Longest Yard. 19742h 1mR. 7.1 (21K) Rate. 61Metascore. 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. Director Robert Aldrich Stars Burt Reynolds Eddie Albert Ed Lauter. 2. Rocky. 19762hPG. 8.1 (630K) Rate. 70Metascore.
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- Rocky. Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith. 495 votes. In this iconic boxing film, viewers witness the inspiring journey of an underdog named Rocky Balboa, portrayed by Sylvester Stallone.
- Miracle. Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson, Noah Emmerich. 189 votes. The thrilling story of the 1980 US Olympic hockey team captivates audiences as they watch a group of young college players take on the seemingly invincible Soviet Union team.
- Warrior. Joel Edgerton, Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte. 212 votes. This intense mixed martial arts drama tells the story of two estranged brothers who find themselves competing against each other for championship glory in a high-stakes tournament called Sparta.
- Cinderella Man. Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger, Paul Giamatti. 192 votes. Set during the Great Depression, this film follows the life of James J. Braddock, a washed-up boxer played by Russell Crowe who makes an incredible comeback against all odds.
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- McFarland, USA (2015) Stream On Disney+ Based on a true story, McFarland, USA tells of a troubled football coach who sees cross-country running potential in some of his players and decides to help them reach their full potential.
- Cinderella Man (2005) Stream On Vudu. Ron Howard directs the Oscar-nominated biopic about boxer James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe) as he struggles to box again after losing everything during the Great Depression.
- Moneyball (2011) Stream On AMC+ In one of the best baseball films to date, Brad Pitt was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Billy Beane, the Oakland A's 2001 manager who tried unconventional methods in hopes of winning the World Series.
- The World's Fastest Indian (2005) Stream On Prime Video. Anthony Hopkins plays Burt Munro and portrays his effort to set the land speed world record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967.
Jan 29, 2024 · Directed by John G. Avildsen. Starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young. Drama, Sport (2h) 8.1 on IMDb — 92% on RT. Watch on Amazon. Few movies are as inspirational as the ones where disadvantaged heroes win against all odds. Check out our favorite underdog movies!
Mar 22, 2024 · Portrayed by Julia Roberts. Image via Universal Pictures. Based on a true story, Erin Brokovich sees Julia Roberts play the titular underdog, with a performance that won her an Oscar for Best...
