20 best movies like Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal (2008)

List of the best movies like Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal (2008): Hurricane Season, The Blind Side, Chasing Mavericks, McFarland, USA, Gracie, Fighting with My Family, Friday Night Lights, Rudy, The Pregnancy Pact, Pelé: Birth of a Legend.

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Markimdb: 6.6
Genredrama, sport
CountryUSA
Duration01:42

Based on true events amid the wreckage and chaos dealt by Hurricane Katrina; one basketball coach in Marrero, Louisiana just will not give up. Coach Al Collins(Forest Whitaker), gathers other players from hard-hit schools and builds a team actually worthy enough to go to the state playoffs. A very honest look at what can be done with the right people having the desire and fortitude to pick up and

Markimdb: 7.6
Genredrama, biography, sport
CountryUSA
Duration02:09

    Oversized African-American, Michael Oher, the teen from across the tracks and a broken home, has nowhere to sleep at age 16. Taken in by an affluent Memphis couple, Michael embarks on a remarkable rise to play for the NFL.

    Markimdb: 7.1
    Genredrama, biography, sport
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:51

      Surfer Jay Moriarity sets out to ride the Northern California break known as Mavericks.

      Markimdb: 7.4
      Genredrama, biography, sport
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:50

        A track coach in a small California town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders.

        Markimdb: 6.1
        Genredrama, biography, sport
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:35

        This is the story of a teenager named Gracie Bowen, who lives in South Orange, New Jersey, is crazy about soccer, as are her three brothers and former soccer star father. Although Gracie wants to join her brothers and father in the nightly practices, she is discouraged by everyone except her elder brother, Johnny. Her father does not believe that girls should play soccer and tells her that she is neither tough enough nor talented enough to play with the boys team. Undeterred, Gracie finds reserves of strength she never knew existed, and persists in changing everyone's beliefs in what she is capable of, including her own. She faces an uphill battle when she fights to give women the opportunity to play competitive soccer. But as the beautiful and strong person that she has always been but she also brings her family together in the face of their own tragedy.

        Markimdb: 7.1
        Genrecomedy, drama, biography, sport
        CountryUnited Kingdom, USA, Mexico
        Duration02:28

        Born into a tight-knit wrestling family, Paige and her brother Zak are ecstatic when they get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try out for the WWE. But when only Paige earns a spot in the competitive training program, she must leave her loved ones behind and face this new cutthroat world alone. Paige's journey pushes her to dig deep and ultimately prove to the world that what makes her different is the very thing that can make her a star.

        Markimdb: 7.2
        Genredrama, sport
        CountryGermany, USA
        Duration01:58

        A small, turbulent town in Texas obsesses over their high school football team to an unhealthy degree. When the star tailback, Boobie Miles, is seriously injured during the first game of the season, all hope is lost, and the town's dormant social problems begin to flare up. It is left to the inspiring abilities of new coach Gary Gaines to instill in the other team members -- and, by proxy, the town itself -- a sense of self-respect and honor.

        Markimdb: 7.5
        Genredrama, biography, sport
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:54

        Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only half the size of the other players. But he had the drive and the spirit of 5 people and has set his sights upon joining the team.

        Markimdb: 4.8
        Genredrama, biography
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:27

        Inspired by the true story of teenagers at Gloucester High School who agreed to get pregnant at the same time.

        Markimdb: 7.2
        Genredrama, biography, sport
        CountryUSA
        Duration02:27

        The life story of Brazilian football legend, Pele.

        Markimdb: 6.5
        Genredrama, crime, biography, sport
        CountryUSA
        Duration02:09

        After becoming the winningest coach in college football history, Joe Paterno is embroiled in Penn State's Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal, challenging his legacy and forcing him to face questions of institutional failure regarding the victims.

        Markimdb: 5.7
        Genreaction, drama, military, biography, history, sport
        CountryUSA

        Zamperini returns to California where he wound up marrying Cynthia Applewhite while wrestling with untreated PTSD, suffering constant nightmares, angry, bitter and deeply depressed, his wife convinces Zamperini to attend the 1949 Billy Graham Crusade.

        Markimdb: 4.7
        Genredrama, biography, sport
        CountryUSA

        A combination "before the rage" and "after the rage" of world middleweight boxing champion Jake LaMotta's tumultuous life and times.

        Markimdb: 7.3
        Genredrama, biography
        CountryUSA, Germany
        Duration02:07

        Set in the changing world of the late 1960s, Susanna Kaysen's prescribed "short rest" from a psychiatrist she had met only once becomes a strange, unknown journey into Alice's Wonderland, where she struggles with the thin line between normal and crazy. Susanna soon realizes how hard it is to get out once she has been committed, and she ultimately has to choose between the world of people who belong inside or the difficult world of reality outside.

        Markimdb: 6.5
        Genredrama, military, biography, sport
        CountryGermany, USA
        Duration01:49

        True story of boxers Joe Louis and Max Schmeling and their enduring friendship.

        Markimdb: 6.7
        Genredrama, biography, sport
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:52

        Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.

        Markimdb: 6.2
        Genredrama, sport
        CountryUSA

        A teenager overcomes odds to run a 4-minute mile race.

        Markimdb: 7.4
        Genredrama, biography, sport
        CountryUSA
        Duration02:35

        A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

        Markimdb: 7.1
        Genredrama, biography, sport
        CountryUnited Kingdom, Australia, USA
        Duration02:06

        A dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known. Omalu's emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful institutions in the world.

        Markimdb: 5.8
        Genredrama, family, biography
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:40

        Heaven is for Real recounts the true story of a small-town father who must find the courage and conviction to share his son's extraordinary, life-changing experience with the world. Four-year-old Colton shares the details of his amazing journey with childlike innocence and speaks matter-of-factly about things that happened before his birth... things he couldn't possibly know.

        Markimdb: 7.2
        Genredrama, biography, sport
        CountryUSA

        An All-American football player's dreams to play in the NFL are halted when he is falsely accused of rape and sent to prison.

        Markimdb: 7
        Genredrama, family, biography, sport
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:46

          Soul Surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton. Bethany lost her left arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith.Bethany (AnnaSophia Robb) was born to surf. A natural talent who took to the waves at a young age, she was leading an idyllic life on Kauai, participating in national surf competitions with her best friend Alana (Lorraine Nicholson), when everything changed. On Halloween morning, a 14-foot tiger shark came out of nowhere and seemed to shatter all her dreams.Soul Surfer reveals Bethany's fight to recover from her ordeal and how she grappled with the question of her future. Strengthened by the love of her parents, Tom (Dennis Quaid) and Cheri (Helen Hunt), and supported by her youth group leader Sara (Carrie Underwood), Bethany refuses to give in or give up, and begins a bold return to the water.

          Markimdb: 7.8
          Genredrama, biography, history, sport
          CountryTaiwan

          A Taiwanese high school baseball team travels to Japan in 1931 to compete in a national tournament.

          Markimdb: 6.8
          Genredrama, biography, sport
          CountryUSA

          The story of Ray-Ray McElrathbey, a freshman football player for Clemson University, who secretly raised his younger brother on campus after his home life became too unsteady.

          Markimdb: 7.2
          Genredrama, biography
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:44

          Based on a true story. Liz Murray is a young girl who is taken care of by her loving, but drug-addicted parents. Liz becomes homeless at 15 and after a tragedy comes upon her, she begins her work to finish high school.

          Markimdb: 8.1
          Genreaction, drama, biography, sport
          CountryUSA

          American car designer Carroll Shelby and the British-born driver Ken Miles work together to battle corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company and take on the dominating race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.

          Markimdb: 6.7
          Genrecomedy, drama, biography, history, sport
          CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
          Duration01:59

          The true story of the 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs.

          Markimdb: 6.2
          Genrethriller, drama, biography
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:23

          Jeffrey Dahmer struggles with a difficult family life as a young boy. During his teenage years he slowly transforms, edging closer to the serial killer he becomes.

          Markimdb: 6.4
          Genredrama, biography, sport
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:08

          Al Stump is a famous sports-writer chosen by Ty Cobb to co-write his official, authorized 'autobiography' before his death. Cobb, widely feared and despised, feels misunderstood and wants to set the record straight about 'the greatest ball-player ever,' in his words.

          Markimdb: 6.4
          Genredrama, biography
          CountryUSA

          Tells the incredible true story of Amberley Snyder, a nationally ranked rodeo barrel racer who defies the odds after barely surviving a car accident that leaves her paralyzed from the waist down.

          Markimdb: 4.7
          Genredrama, military, biography, sport
          CountryGermany, Croatia
          Duration01:43

          Based on the true story of Max Schmeling. A national hero in the 1930's when he became World heavyweight champion. He lost favour with the Nazi regime when he lost to a black man, Joe Louis, and is sent to the front in the hope he will be killed in battle.

          Markimdb: 7.3
          Genredrama, biography, sport
          CountryUSA, Germany
          Duration02:10

          Based on the incredible true story, The Express follows the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.

          Markimdb: 5.6
          Genredrama, crime, biography
          CountryUSA, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan
          Duration01:27

            Inspired by actual events, a group of fame-obsessed teenagers use the Internet to track celebrities' whereabouts in order to rob their homes.

            Markimdb: 7.6
            Genredrama, biography, sport
            CountryUSA
            Duration02:06

              The story of Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to put together a baseball team on a budget, by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.

              Markimdb: 6.9
              Genredrama, biography, sport
              CountryUSA
              Duration01:28

              The true story of Gabby Douglas who becomes the first African American to be named Individual All-Around Champion in artistic gymnastics at the Olympic Games.

              Markimdb: 6.6
              Genredrama, biography, sport
              CountryPanama, USA
              Duration02:20

              The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives.

              Markimdb: 5.8
              Genredrama, sport
              CountryUSA
              Duration01:45

              A native-American lacrosse team makes its way through a prep school league tournament.

              Markimdb: 7.4
              Genredrama, biography, sport
              CountryUSA, Canada
              Duration02:00

              A biopic of 20-year-old Francis Ouimet who defeated his golfing idol and 1900 US Open Champion, Harry Vardon.

              Markimdb: 5.8
              Genremelodrama, drama, biography
              CountryUSA
              Duration01:36

              Tod Lubitch is born with a deficient immune system. As such, he must spend the rest of his life in a completely sterile environment. His room is completely hermetically sealed against bacteria and virus, his food is specially prepared, and his only human contact comes in the form of gloved hands. The movie follows his life into a teenager.

              Markimdb: 7
              Genrethriller, drama, biography, sport
              CountryUSA
              Duration01:55

                American chess champion Bobby Fischer prepares for a legendary match-up against Russian Boris Spassky.

                Markimdb: 6.7
                Genremelodrama, drama, biography, sport
                CountryUSA

                The story of golf icon and legend, Bobby Jones, who retired from competition at the tender age of 28.

                Markimdb: 7.3
                Genremelodrama, drama, biography, sport
                CountryUSA, Germany
                Duration02:00

                A chance encounter with a stranger changes the life of a college gymnast.

                Markimdb: 6.4
                Genreaction, melodrama, drama, sport
                CountryUSA
                Duration01:52

                Several players from different backgrounds try to cope with the pressures of playing football at a major university. Each deals with the pressure differently, some turn to drinking, others to drugs, and some to studying.

                Markimdb: 6.1
                Genredrama, sport
                CountryGermany, USA
                Duration01:44

                In this uplifting film based on a true story, coach Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) shocks the community and changes lives when, aided by a local janitor (Bernie Mac), he sets out to form Philadelphia's first black swim team. But the odds are against them as they battle rigid rules, racism and more.

                Markimdb: 7.1
                Genremelodrama, drama, biography, sport
                CountryUSA
                Duration01:46

                Star major league pitcher Monty Stratton loses a leg in a hunting accident, but becomes determined to leave the game on his own terms.

                Markimdb: 5.5
                Genrecomedy, drama, family, biography, sport
                CountryUSA
                Duration01:34

                The true story of Jasmine Plummer who, at the age of eleven, became the first female to play in Pop Warner football tournament in its 56-year history.

                Markimdb: 5.8
                Genredrama, biography
                CountryUSA
                Duration02:20

                Based on the inspiring and powerful true story and journal entries of Rachel Joy Scott- the first student killed in the Columbine high school shooting in 1999.

                Markimdb: 7.6
                Genredrama, documentary, biography, sport
                CountryUSA
                Duration01:48

                Beyond the Mat is a 1999 professional wrestling documentary, directed by Barry W. Blaustein. The movie focuses on the lives of professional wrestlers outside of the ring, especially Mick Foley, Terry Funk, and Jake Roberts. The film heavily focuses on the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), often criticizing it and its chairman Vince McMahon. It also follows Extreme Championship Wrestling, it's rise in popularity, and many other independent wrestlers and organisations.

                Markimdb: 4.8
                Genremelodrama, drama, crime, biography, history, sport
                CountryUSA

                The true story of underdog boxer, Chuck Wepner, who gets a shot to fight the champ, Muhammed Ali.

                Markimdb: 7.6
                Genredrama, biography
                CountryUSA
                Duration01:26

                Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story is a movie based on the life story of world-renowned neurosurgeon Ben Carson from 1961 to 1987.




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