20 best movies like Spirit of Youth (1938)

List of the best movies like Spirit of Youth (1938): The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar, The Gabby Douglas Story, Battle of the Sexes, Pelé: Birth of a Legend, Soul Surfer, McFarland, USA, Moneyball, The Bronx Bull, Queen of Katwe, Counterpunch.

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Markimdb: 6.5
Genredrama, biography, sport
CountryUSA

Based on her book, this World Premiere film follows Simone Biles through the sacrifices and hard work that led her to win 19 Olympic and World Championship medals.

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: 6.7
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: 7.2
Genredrama, biography, sport
CountryUSA
Duration02:27

The life story of Brazilian football legend, Pele.

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: 7.4
    Genredrama, biography, sport
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:50

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

      Markimdb: 7.6
      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: 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: 7.4
        Genredrama, biography, sport
        CountryUSA
        Duration02:35

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

        Markimdb: 4.8
        Genreaction, drama, biography, sport
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:37

        Based on a true story. A young boxer, Emilio, from the wrong side of the tracks with big dreams of winning the Golden Gloves boxing championship, finds himself at a cross roads after being locked up. As he fights his way back into the winning circle he gets a second shot at the championship title. As he is toe to toe in the ring with his competitor he'll throw all the punches and be the last man standing.

        Markimdb: 8.1
        Genredrama, biography, sport
        CountryUnited Kingdom, Germany, USA
        Duration02:03

        A biographical drama centered on the rivalry between Formula 1 drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda during the 1976 Formula One motor-racing season.

        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: 8.5
        Genredrama, documentary, crime, detective, biography, history, sport
        CountryUSA, Colombia
        Duration01:40

        Pablo Escobar was the richest, most powerful drug kingpin in the world, ruling the Medellin Cartel with an iron fist. Andres Escobar was the biggest soccer star in Colombia. The two were not related, but their fates were inextricably-and fatally-intertwined. Pablo's drug money had turned Andres' national team into South American champions, favored to win the 1994 World Cup in Los Angeles. It was there, in a game against the U.S., that Andres committed one of the most shocking mistakes in soccer history, scoring an "own goal" that eliminated his team from the competition and ultimately cost him his life. The Two Escobars is a riveting examination of the intersection of sports, crime, and politics.

        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: 5.7
        Genrethriller, drama, biography, sport
        CountryUSA
        Duration02:17

        An adrenaline seeking snowboarder gets lost in a massive winter storm in the back country of the High Sierras where he is pushed to the limits of human endurance and forced to battle his own personal demons as he fights for survival....

        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
        Genrethriller, drama, biography, sport
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:55

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

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

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

          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: 5.3
          Genredrama, biography, sport
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:46

          The baseball player (William Bendix) goes from wayward youth to Boston Red Sox pitcher to New York Yankees home-run hero.

          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: 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: 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: 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: 6.2
          Genredrama, biography, sport
          CountryUSA

          Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story is a TV movie produced by Sylvester Stallone

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

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

            Markimdb: 6.9
            Genredrama, biography, sport
            CountryUSA
            Duration01:05

            A former University of Michigan football star (Tom Harmon) rejects an opportunity to play professional football. Instead, he marries his college sweetheart (Anita Louise) and begins a career as a college football coach.

            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, biography, sport
              CountryUSA

              A drama inspired by the life of heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner.

              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.




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