Movies like This Sporting Life (1963)

Name: Movies Similar to This Sporting Life (1963)
Director: Lindsay Anderson
Genre: Drama, Sport
Released: 1963-02-07
Duration: 134 Min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Richard Harris, Rachel Roberts, Alan Badel

This Sporting Life (1963)

United KingdomNR134Min

7.5 ( 7K Votes )

96 %

This Sporting Life is a British drama film that follows the story of a coal miner named Frank Machin, who becomes a professional rugby player. The film explores themes of class struggle, personal ambition, and the complexities of human relationships. As Frank rises to fame on the rugby field, he struggles with his relationship with his landlady, his own self-destructive tendencies, and the pressures of being a sportsman. Set in northern England, the film offers a raw and honest portrayal of working-class life in the 1960s.