Movies and TvShows featuring "disabled-athlete" theme.

The Ringer is a comedy film about a man named Steve Barker who pretends to be mentally challenged in order to enter the Special Olympics. He plans to rig the games by competing in events he knows he can win easily, but things don't go as planned. As Steve bonds with the other athletes, he realizes the importance of friendship and honesty.

A hot-tempered basketball coach in Iowa faces legal trouble after hitting a police car while drunk. Instead of jail time, he is sentenced to community service coaching a team of intellectually challenged players. Initially resistant, he forms a bond with the team and helps them improve. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about teamwork, forgiveness, and personal growth. Despite facing hardships and setbacks, the team, nicknamed The Friends, eventually makes it to the Special Olympics finals in Winnipeg. Their journey is filled with challenges, personal relationships, and the coach's own redemption.

After abandoning basketball, the team of "Champions (2018)" unintentionally finds themselves in the intriguing world of athletics, guided by an inexperienced coach.

Champions tells the story of a basketball coach who, after losing his job, forms a team of disabled athletes. As they face various challenges and conflicts, the coach and his team learn valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and acceptance. With a mix of humor and heartfelt moments, this movie celebrates the power of teamwork and the strength of the human spirit.

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.

With the support of her parents, an Arizona adolescent overcomes severe injuries to run in a 10K race.

The story of an Olympic high jumper, played by Brent Carver, who loses his leg and yet doggedly persists in his pursuit of athletic glory. Released a year before Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope, this made-for-Canadian-TV movie, which also stars Sex and the City's Kim Cattrall, has been described as a tear-jerker.

Team Everest: A Himalayan Journey follows a group of disabled athletes as they embark on a trekking expedition to Mount Everest. With the help of Sherpas, these courageous individuals overcome their disabilities and push their limits to achieve their dream. This awe-inspiring documentary showcases the power of human spirit and the triumph of the human will.