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re: Movies about an Average Person's Decision and Hard Work to Become Exceptional in a Sport
Posted on 5/24/24 at 9:59 am to BigNastyTiger417
Posted on 5/24/24 at 9:59 am to BigNastyTiger417
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Not an individual, but a team against impossible odds endure very hard work to accomplish a goal…
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Posted on 5/24/24 at 10:27 am to Salviati
Eddie the Eagle?
Posted on 5/24/24 at 12:17 pm to Salviati
Cinderella Man
Posted on 5/24/24 at 12:18 pm to Salviati
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the story of an average person's decision and path to becoming exceptional in an athletic endeavor.
Boogie Nights
Posted on 5/24/24 at 1:29 pm to Speedoj
Prefontaine or Without Limits. Both about Steve Prefontaine.
Posted on 5/24/24 at 1:41 pm to Salviati
The Greatest Game Ever Played
Posted on 5/24/24 at 1:43 pm to Salviati
Posted on 5/24/24 at 1:59 pm to Salviati
Greater.
Posted on 5/24/24 at 9:43 pm to hsfolk
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Eddie the Eagle?
This is what I came in here to say.
Not exceptional but good enough to make the Olympics.
Posted on 5/24/24 at 10:21 pm to 3nOut
However, I much prefer …
Posted on 5/24/24 at 11:30 pm to Salviati
Debbie Does Dallas.
Posted on 5/25/24 at 6:46 am to Salviati
I own both of these movies on dvd.
I’ll add another obscure one from the cycling genre: American Flyers. A young Kevin Costner is a bike racer who invites his younger brother to come race with him to patch up their troubled relationship.
Being a bike racer, the actual racing scenes are pretty inaccurate, but still a great movie.
It and Breaking Away got me in to the sport back in 85. Been riding and racing ever since.
I’ll add another obscure one from the cycling genre: American Flyers. A young Kevin Costner is a bike racer who invites his younger brother to come race with him to patch up their troubled relationship.
Being a bike racer, the actual racing scenes are pretty inaccurate, but still a great movie.
It and Breaking Away got me in to the sport back in 85. Been riding and racing ever since.
Posted on 5/25/24 at 6:49 am to Salviati
I asked copilot
Inspirational Sports Movies: An Average Person’s Journey to Greatness
“Warrior” (2011): Directed by Gavin O’Connor, this film tells the story of two estranged brothers who enter a mixed martial arts tournament. Their paths intersect as they both strive to overcome personal challenges and achieve greatness in the ring.
“Rudy” (1993): Based on a true story, “Rudy” follows the journey of Rudy Ruettiger, an undersized football player with a dream of playing for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Despite numerous obstacles, Rudy’s determination and hard work lead him to achieve his goal.
“Rocky” (1976): The classic underdog tale of Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer who gets a shot at the heavyweight championship. His relentless training and unwavering spirit make this film an enduring inspiration.
“Bend It Like Beckham” (2002): While this movie does involve soccer (football), it focuses on the journey of a young woman named Jess who dreams of playing professionally. Jess faces cultural expectations and family pressure but remains committed to her passion for the sport.
“The Karate Kid” (1984): Daniel LaRusso, an ordinary teenager, learns karate from Mr. Miyagi to defend himself against bullies. His transformation from a novice to a skilled martial artist is both heartwarming and motivating.
Remember, these films highlight the perseverance, dedication, and hard work required to achieve greatness, even for those who start as average individuals. Enjoy watching! ????
Inspirational Sports Movies: An Average Person’s Journey to Greatness
“Warrior” (2011): Directed by Gavin O’Connor, this film tells the story of two estranged brothers who enter a mixed martial arts tournament. Their paths intersect as they both strive to overcome personal challenges and achieve greatness in the ring.
“Rudy” (1993): Based on a true story, “Rudy” follows the journey of Rudy Ruettiger, an undersized football player with a dream of playing for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Despite numerous obstacles, Rudy’s determination and hard work lead him to achieve his goal.
“Rocky” (1976): The classic underdog tale of Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer who gets a shot at the heavyweight championship. His relentless training and unwavering spirit make this film an enduring inspiration.
“Bend It Like Beckham” (2002): While this movie does involve soccer (football), it focuses on the journey of a young woman named Jess who dreams of playing professionally. Jess faces cultural expectations and family pressure but remains committed to her passion for the sport.
“The Karate Kid” (1984): Daniel LaRusso, an ordinary teenager, learns karate from Mr. Miyagi to defend himself against bullies. His transformation from a novice to a skilled martial artist is both heartwarming and motivating.
Remember, these films highlight the perseverance, dedication, and hard work required to achieve greatness, even for those who start as average individuals. Enjoy watching! ????
Posted on 5/25/24 at 7:02 am to LSU6262
Running Brave fits this criteria.
Posted on 5/25/24 at 8:10 am to michael corleone
Star Wars: A New Hope
Posted on 5/25/24 at 8:29 am to biglego
Rudy was not exceptional at football.
Posted on 5/25/24 at 8:39 am to Salviati
Vision Quest
Chariots Of Fire
Running Brave
Unbroken
Brian's Song
Invincible
Chariots Of Fire
Running Brave
Unbroken
Brian's Song
Invincible
Posted on 5/25/24 at 9:40 am to Salviati
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Breaking Away
Great movie.
I'll throw out The World's Fastest Indian. About an obscure New Zealander with limited resources (played by Anthony Hopkins) who brings his motorcycle to Utah to try to break the speed record. A hidden gem of a movie.
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