Movies and TvShows featuring "athlete-as-protagonist" theme.
When a professional football team goes on strike, the owner recruits a group of misfits to fill in and try to win the season. Chaos and comedy ensue as the replacements struggle to work together and overcome their differences.
In Crush (2013), a teenage girl becomes infatuated with a boy and becomes obsessed with making him love her. She goes to great lengths, including kidnapping and violence, to try and win his affection.
The Pride of the Yankees (1942) tells the inspiring story of Lou Gehrig, a legendary baseball player who becomes a hero on and off the field. From his humble beginnings to his rise as a sports icon, the movie showcases Gehrig's determination, talent, and his battle against motor neuron disease. It explores his relationships, his marriage to his wife, and his farewell speech at Yankee Stadium that moved the nation. The movie captures the essence of Gehrig's legacy and the indomitable human spirit.
The Shiny Shrimps is a comedy-drama movie that follows a water polo team as they train to compete in the Gay Games. The team faces various challenges and awkward situations while dealing with homophobia and stereotypes. They form a strong bond and work together to overcome obstacles and prove themselves as athletes. The movie explores themes of acceptance, LGBTQ+ pride, and the power of teamwork.
A successful athlete, member of the Olympic team, after a vertebra injury and the forced end of her sports career, becomes a successful and well-known porn actress. Based on the real-life story of Olympic diving champion Andrea Absolonová.
In this silent film, a married prizefighter named Jack is thrown into a love triangle when he becomes infatuated with a fortune teller named Mabel. His obsession with Mabel leads to a romantic rivalry with his wife, who becomes jealous of their relationship. As Jack's marriage becomes increasingly dysfunctional, he must navigate the complexities of love and loyalty. Set against the backdrop of the boxing world and the circus, 'The Ring' explores themes of passion, betrayal, and the consequences of romantic entanglements.
Hsuan is a professional swimmer insecure about his “size” since he was young. He is unable to land a boyfriend because of this, and getting laid is completely out of the question. During a race, his swimsuit comes off, and his small secret is exposed to everyone there. After a month in isolation, Hsuan is encouraged by a friend to go back to the pool again. He then runs into his junior classmate, Fong, who he had a crush on. Will he overcome his shame and finally find love?
When a high school wrestler's estranged spy father is killed, he must team up with a nerdy boy to stop a terrorist plot and avenge his father's death.
Slalom tells the story of a 15-year-old girl who dreams of becoming a ski champion. As she trains in the French Alps, she faces a series of obstacles including a demanding coach, sexual abuse, and the pressures of competition. This semi-autobiographical drama explores the journey of a young athlete striving for success and dealing with the complexities of adolescence.
Kid Galahad is a drama film that tells the story of a young man who becomes a boxer and faces various challenges and obstacles, both in and out of the ring. He must navigate the world of professional boxing while dealing with match-fixing, gangsters, and his own personal relationships. Along the way, he forms a bond with his trainer and sparring partner, and learns important life lessons about determination, loyalty, and the true meaning of success.
No Breathing is a drama film that follows the journey of two competitive swimmers, Woo-sang and Won-il, who have contrasting personalities but a shared past. As they both strive for success in the world of swimming, they face numerous challenges, including their friendship being tested and romantic entanglements. The film explores themes of competition, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams.
Marathon is the story of a young man with autism who becomes a long-distance runner. As he trains and participates in marathons, he defies societal expectations and proves his abilities. The film explores themes of determination, perseverance, and the power of the human spirit.
Zátopek is a biographical drama that tells the story of Emil Zátopek, a legendary Czech marathon runner who achieved great success in the 1940s and 1950s. The film focuses on Zátopek's journey from a young athlete to becoming a role model and mentor for others. It explores his training, competitions, and the impact he had on the international running scene. The plot also highlights Zátopek's participation in the 1948 and 1952 Olympic Games and his notable performance at the Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics. Throughout the film, Zátopek's endurance, determination, and passion for running are showcased, along with the challenges he faced both on and off the racecourse.
Thirty-something Jonas is not doing well at the moment. He has been taking antibiotics for a long time, so he is out of shape, and the trainer does not nominate him for the upcoming boxing match, he had a fight with a homosexual customer at work and is facing criminal charges because of that, and he also got a little involved with his colleague Silva, which logically does not please Jonas's friend Klařá. But Jonas hides the biggest problem by far from everyone. Although the suspicion of rectal cancer is fortunately not confirmed, the method of treatment of the damaged colon nevertheless shocks him - he has to regularly insert a dilator into his ass!
More than a year has passed since the last time we saw Julio Lavický (Jakub Stáfek) (yes, it was when he "sold" the match, but forgot about it and scored a beautiful goal). Lavi is, as his agent would say Jarda (Jakub Prachar), still the same demented person, but he finally started to do well. Both in football and in his personal life. With Vysehrad, he advanced to the second league, where he leads the scorers' table, once again wealthier clubs are eyeing him, he even asked for the hand of his girlfriend Lucia (Sárka Vaculíková), Jarda's sister... At the wedding, which cost a fortune, but he discovers that he already has an eight-year-old son, which will definitely not please the newlywed. not to lose his wife on his wedding day, to take care of his child, which is a long way from him, to get from Vysehrad to somewhere higher, or to fight with the practices of a certain football Dad... It's just rushing like an avalanche again - from one problem to another second.
In 1936, a boxer finds himself caught in the crossfire of Czech-German relations. As tensions rise, he must navigate the politics and personal struggles of the time while pursuing his passion for boxing.
When his family moves to the city of Zlín and 16-year-old David joins a new hockey team, the Wolves, he is determined to succeed. There’s, however, the other goalie, Miky – and his position seems unshakeable. The team doesn’t welcome David with open arms either. Captain Jerry and his gang do as they please, while the team follows the ‘law of the pack’. David has been weakened by his recently discovered diabetes, and that is not tolerated here. He is still coming to terms with his body, learning to estimate the insulin doses his life depends on. On the team, David is the outsider, bracing the avalanche of bullying that gradually gains speed.
Bonhomme is a romantic short film set in the 2020s, featuring a rugby player who finds himself in a daring situation that leads to his first gay kiss. The protagonist navigates friendship, sexual attraction, and the challenges of being a gay athlete. The film explores themes of romance, friendship, and coming to terms with one's sexuality.
Roman is a top level cyclist recovering from an injury through hard work and strict regimen. To improve his performance, he even sleeps in an oxygen tent installed in his bedroom. That is a bitter pill to swallow for his wife, Šarlota, whose long-time wish is to conceive a child. And so they both brim with determination, get lost in their obsessions, and improve their bodies to a point where they might even frighten themselves.