20 best movies like Greater (2016)

List of the best movies like Greater (2016): Safety, McFarland, USA, Pelé: Birth of a Legend, Bella and the Bulldogs, Soul Surfer, The Longshots, Secretariat, Paterno, The Main Event, Heaven is for Real.

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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: 7.4
Genredrama, biography, sport
CountryUSA
Duration02:50

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

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

    The life story of Brazilian football legend, Pele.

    Markimdb: 5
    Genrecomedy, family, sport
    CountryUSA

    A head cheerleader's life takes an unexpected twist when her rifle-like throwing arm takes her from the sidelines to becoming her middle school’s starting quarterback. Bella Dawson is a confident, caring and talented teenager, who suddenly finds herself fulfilling a lifelong dream but also having to navigate the world of her teammates Troy, Sawyer and Newt, without losing her two best friends, Pepper and Sophie from the cheer squad.

    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: 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: 7.2
      Genredrama, family, biography, history, sport
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:56

        Housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery - with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin - manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.

        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: 4.8
        Genreaction, fantasy, comedy, family, sport
        CountryUSA

        After discovering a magical mask, an 11-year-old aspiring wrestler enters a competition to become the next WWE superstar by using special powers from a magical mask.

        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: 7.1
        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: 7.8
        Genrefamily, documentary, biography, sport
        CountryUSA

        The compelling, heart-wrenching story of high school football star Chris Carnales, whose life changed when he became paralyzed after breaking his neck in a football game. Chris soon learned of others who suffered similar injuries and, with the help of his father, overcame tremendous pain to start an organization with one goal in mind: get immediate help to other victims and their families. He called it Gridiron Heroes.

        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: 6.1
        Genrefamily, biography, sport
        CountryUSA

        After a near-fatal accident, on a horse the experts thought was nothing special, a determined rider from the wrong side of the tracks defies all the odds to pursue her dreams of winning a national jumping championship.

        Markimdb: 7.3
        Genrecomedy, drama, biography, sport
        CountryUnited Kingdom, Germany, USA
        Duration02:30

        Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael "Eddie" Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (played by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.

        Markimdb: 6.5
        Genrefantasy, drama, family, sport
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:58

        A former high-school football star loses his shot at a college scholarship due to a devastating gridiron injury, but gets a second chance at living his dream.

        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: 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: 6.5
        Genredrama, family, biography, sport
        CountrySerbia, Croatia, Slovenia

        The story about the founders of the famous "Yugoslav Basketball School" and the first gold medal at the Championships in Ljubljana in 1970, is based on real events and is dedicated to personalities who have contributed to the emergence and development of basketball in their country.

        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: 5.3
        Genrethriller, drama, family, detective, history
        CountryUSA

        On May 9, 1986, a small ranching community in Wyoming experiences a divine intervention when a couple detonates a bomb inside a crowded classroom.

        Markimdb: 6.3
        Genredrama, family, biography, sport
        CountryCanada, USA

        Based on the true life story of California gymnast Ariana Berlin. As she zoned in on her Olympic goals, 14 year old Ariana Berlin's life took a sharp turn when she was involved in a debilitating car accident. Gaining her confidence and movement back through learning hip hop dance, she unexpectedly found herself called back to the gymnastics world thanks to world renowned UCLA Coach Valorie Kondos Field. With Val's help, Ariana was eventually able to secure a spot on the UCLA gymnastics team and win an NCAA championship, a lifelong goal that she had always dreamed of. This is a wonderfully inspiring story of persistence, confidence, and the heart and courage to make a somewhat impossible comeback in life.

        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: 7.6
        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, history, sport
          CountryFinland, Estonia, Germany
          Duration01:43

          Fleeing from the Russian secret police, a young Estonian fencer is forced to return to his homeland, where he becomes a physical education teacher at a local school. The past however catches up and puts him in front of a difficult choice.

          Markimdb: 6.4
          Genremelodrama, drama, biography, sport
          CountryUnited Kingdom, USA

          In every generation, a torch passes from father to son. And that timeless dynamic is the beating heart of Tommy's Honor - an intimate, powerfully moving tale of the real-life founders of the modern game of golf.

          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: 7.1
          Genredrama, biography, sport
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:30

          Freddie Steinmark, an underdog on the gridiron, faces the toughest challenge of his life after leading his team to a championship season.

          Markimdb: 7.1
          Genredrama, biography, history
          CountryGermany, France, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, USA
          Duration01:05

          A young woman's desperate search for her abducted boyfriend that draws her into the infamous Colonia Dignidad, a sect nobody ever escaped from.

          Markimdb: 5.9
          Genredrama, family, biography, sport
          CountryUSA

          Heather and Heidi play volleyball for their school team, when their family decides that they need to go to a bigger school so that they will have a better chance for scholarships. But at the new school, the twins are discovered by the basketball coach. Inspired by the true story of Heather and Heidi Burge.

          Markimdb: 5.5
          Genrecomedy, family, sport
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:40

          In a depressed Texas town, British foreign exchange teacher Anna attempts to inject some life into her hopeless kids by introducing them to soccer. They're terrible at first, but Anna and her football-hero assistant whip them into shape. As they work overtime, the pair help kids build their self-esteem and also get involved in solving family squabbles.

          Markimdb: 7.9
          Genredrama, adventure, family, biography, history
          CountryUSA

          The untold true story set in the winter of 1925 that takes you across the treacherous terrain of the Alaskan tundra for an exhilarating and uplifting adventure that will test the strength, courage and determination of one man, Leonhard Seppala, and his lead sled dog, Togo.

          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: 7.3
            Genredrama, biography, history, sport
            CountryIndia

            Set in 1948, the historic story of India's first Olympic medal post their independence.

            Markimdb: 6.3
            Genredrama, biography, sport
            CountryUSA
            Duration01:25

            The inspirational tale of the grandfathers of the fitness movement as we now know it, Joe & Ben Weider. Battling anti-Semitism, racism and extreme poverty, the brothers beat all odds to build an empire & inspire future generations.

            Markimdb: 7.1
            Genredrama, family, biography
            CountryUSA
            Duration02:34

            A faith based movie. A young girl suffering from a rare digestive disorder finds herself miraculously cured after surviving a terrible accident. Based on the book 'Three Miracles From Heaven' by Christy Beam.

            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: 7.1
            Genredrama, biography, sport
            CountryUSA
            Duration01:51

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

              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: 7.1
              Genredrama, biography, sport
              CountryUSA
              Duration01:45

              Inspired by the true story of Vince Papale, a man with nothing to lose who ignored the staggering odds and made his dream come true. When the coach of Papale's beloved hometown football team hosted an unprecedented open tryout, the public consensus was that it was a waste of time – no one good enough to play professional football was going to be found this way.

              Markimdb: 7.1
              Genredrama, biography, history, sport
              CountryCanada, Germany, France
              Duration02:40

              Based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, the legendary athletic superstar whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy. Starring Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Irons, Carice Van Houten and William Hurt - Race is an enthralling film about courage, determination, tolerance, and friendship, and an inspiring drama about one man's fight to become an Olympic legend.

              Markimdb: 6.5
              Genredrama, family, sport
              CountryUSA

              After reluctantly agreeing to coach cross-country, high school basketball Coach John Harrison helps the least likely runner attempt the impossible in the biggest race of the year.

              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: 7.2
              Genrecomedy, melodrama, adventure, family, sport
              CountryUSA
              Duration02:40

              Professional daredevil and white-suited hero, The Great Leslie, convinces turn-of-the-century auto makers that a race from New York to Paris (westward across America, the Bering Straight and Russia) will help to promote automobile sales. Leslie's arch-rival, the mustached and black-attired Professor Fate vows to beat Leslie to the finish line in a car of Fate's own invention.

              Markimdb: 7.4
              Genredocumentary, biography, history, sport
              CountryUSA, United Kingdom
              Duration01:33

              The first documentary feature to explore the tragic and bizarre life of the late chess master Bobby Fischer.

              Markimdb: 5.1
              Genrefantasy, comedy, family, sport
              CountryUSA
              Duration01:34

              Brian is a 16 year-old who can't play basketball, but he still wants to play like his hero, Kevin Durant. At an Oklahoma City Thunder game, Brian gets chosen to shoot a half court shot which he misses and hits the mascot in the process. Later on, he gets a chance to meet Durant and expresses his desire to play just like him. When Kevin gives Brian the ball, the two unknowingly switch talents.

              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.




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