Top 20 Sports Movies for Kids
I'll be really honest here. Although I grew up participating in some sports, and my dad even took me to a few professional games as a kid, I didn't care much about sports until I became a mom of a kid who played sports.
Although I have never watched a full game on TV, I have always been a huge fan of sports movies, especially because they so often tell the story of the underdog. A team of kids from diverse backgrounds overcomes a major challenge to get to the finals. A former sports star turned washed-up coach who, against all odds, leads his team to victory. I love it all.
Whether you and your kid are looking for a bit of inspiration or lots of laughs, our top twenty sports movies for kids will do the trick.
3. The Express
Based on the incredible true story of Ernie Davis, the first black player to win the Heisman Trophy, and depicts the challenges he faced as he worked toward his goals.
4. The Mighty Ducks
A group of ragtag hockey players comes together to learn lessons in teamwork, good sportsmanship and playing the sport for fun.
5. Hoosiers
Anything is possible when a team learns to play well together and work hard. This 1980's movie tells the story of a small farming town high school basketball team beating the odds to win the State championship.
7. Miracle
The true story of the 1980s Olympics when the United States beat the Russians in ice hockey.
8. Kicking and Screaming
Winning isn't everything, especially if playing against family in this hilarious comedy starring Will Ferrell.
10. Invincible
A Philadelphia bartender and substitute attends the Eagle's open tryouts and makes the team. Never give up on your dreams.
11. The Rookie
This heartwarming true story tells of Jimmy Morris, the high school baseball coach who follows his dream of playing in the Major League. If you fail on the first try, try again.
13. Little Giants
This 1990's movie is the ultimate underdog story of a group of misfits who love the game of football and learn to believe in themselves.
14. Remember the Titans
This true story set in 1971 shares how through empathy, teamwork, and confronting prejudice, a community can come together despite differences. If you have not seen it before, I suggest reviewing prior because it has some challenging scenes, especially for a younger audience.
15. A Field of Dreams
This classic baseball story teaches that just because people may think your dream is crazy doesn't mean you shouldn't go after them.
16. Air Bud
Despite tragedy, a young boy teams up with a dog to learn how to overcome obstacles in this sweet and funny movie.
17. Karate Kid
Violence doesn't solve problems in this movie, and working toward acceptance and peace is a constant theme in this remake.
19. The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar
This tells the story of gymnastic great Simone Biles and teaches that anything is possible with determination, courage, and discipline.
20. Alex and Me
When a girl is cut from her soccer team, she learns important lessons about perseverance and hard work.
I hope you'll enjoy some of these movies!
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