Movies and TvShows featuring "olympic-games" theme.
Inokuma Yawara is just another young high school girl. Well, not quite - for Yawara is being raised by her grandfather, 7th dan Judo master Inokuma Jigorou, to be Japan's great hope for the women's Judo competition at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. All the same, Yawara just wants to live a normal life...
Scooby's All-Star Laff-A-Lympics is a variety show where famous cartoon characters compete in Olympics-style competitions. Join Scooby-Doo and friends as they participate in outrageous events and solve mysteries along the way.
This is the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the 21-mile trek from France to England.
Make It or Break It is a drama TV show that follows the journey of young female gymnasts as they train at a prestigious gym to compete in the Olympic Games. The show explores their relationships, struggles, and triumphs as they work towards their dreams of becoming professional athletes.
'Basketball: A Love Story' is a series of 62 interconnected short stories that creates a vibrant mosaic of the game, featuring 165 exclusive interviews. The cast encompasses basketball's most prominent figures and explores the complex nature of love as it relates to the game.
Traces Japan’s history with the Olympic games and the 1964 Tokyo Olympics for viewers before Tokyo hosts the event again in 2020. The first half tells the story of marathon runner Kanakuri Shiso, who became one of the first Japanese nationals to participate in the Olympics in Stockholm in 1912. The second half features Tabata Masaji, the coach who laid the foundations of Japanese swimming and helped bring the games to Tokyo for the first time in 1964.
Shaun and friends are abuzz with sporting excitement and decide to stage their own competition on the farm. As tenacious and imaginative as ever, Shaun and friends perform a series of spectacular sporting events in their very own, self-built stadium. With all the thrills and spills of sport, Shaun and friends strive for victory – all the while making sure the Farmer doesn’t find out what they’re up to!
Kyra Berry, a 14 year old USA gymnast arrives in Australia to try and win a scholarship at an elite Gymnastics Academy. It's a second chance but also her last.
Molly Bloom is an Olympic-class skier who, after a career-ending injury, moves to Los Angeles and becomes the manager of an underground poker game. As her game gains popularity, Molly faces ethical dilemmas, the involvement of the Russian mafia, and an FBI investigation. Despite the challenges, she remains determined to protect her players and navigate the world of high-stakes gambling.
Japan Sinks: 2020 follows the story of a devastating earthquake that strikes Japan, leading to a series of destruction and chaos. As the archipelago sinks, the people of Tokyo struggle to survive and navigate the aftermath of this natural disaster. Amidst the chaos, they must find a way to overcome the challenges and ensure their survival.
Twenty Twelve is a mockumentary-style sitcom that follows the team responsible for organizing the London Olympic Games. It is a satirical take on bureaucracy, delving into the challenges and absurdities faced by the team as they prepare for the biggest sporting event in the world. Set in the 2010s in London, the show offers a humorous glimpse into the world of event planning and showcases the quirky characters involved.
Spinning Out is a drama TV show that follows Kat Baker, a talented figure skater who is trying to make a comeback after a devastating fall. She struggles with bipolar disorder and faces many obstacles, including the pressure to succeed in the competitive world of figure skating. As she navigates her personal and professional life, she must also confront her own demons and the relationships that have shaped her. Will Kat be able to overcome her mental health issues and achieve her dream of competing in the Olympic Games?
After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he's caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp. Despite facing brutal treatment and torture, Zamperini survives and eventually forgives his captors, continuing to live a life of faith and forgiveness.
拳王 (2012) is a TV show that follows the story of a boxer and his struggles and triumphs in the world of professional boxing. The show explores themes of determination, perseverance, and the sacrifices that come with being an athlete. Through intense training sessions, tough opponents, and personal challenges, the boxer fights his way to the top, inspiring others along the way.
Muriel, a socially awkward young woman, dreams of getting married and leaving behind her boring life in a small Australian town. With her best friend Rhonda by her side, Muriel embarks on a series of misadventures, including a fake marriage and spying on a couple having sex. Ultimately, she learns the importance of self-empowerment and true friendship.
Sports and Olympics enthusiasts Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg recap the Olympics' most impressive displays of athleticism, as well as the moments that didn't go as planned.
Richard Jewell, a security guard at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, becomes a victim of false accusation and media frenzy when he is wrongfully arrested for a bombing. Based on a true story.
George Foreman, fueled by his impoverished childhood, overcomes his anger and becomes an Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion. After a near-death experience, he transitions from boxing to becoming a preacher. However, when financial hardship strikes, he returns to the ring and, at age 45, becomes the oldest heavyweight champion in history.
Yuri Saotome is a charismatic beautician who runs a major sports gym and aesthetic salon. Her older brother died in an accident just before his opportunity to achieve a gold medal at the Olympics, so she chose to marry a wrestling gold medalist. After giving birth to four children, she and her husband broke off their marriage, leaving Yuri to raise the kids by herself. With their excellent genes, three of them have been raised as possible candidates for the next Olympic games.
Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises amongst the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her future in the activity is thrown into doubt when her ex-husband intervenes. Based on a true story, the film follows Tonya's journey from a young age as she is pushed into figure skating by her abusive and overbearing mother. Despite facing abuse from both her mother and her ex-husband, Tonya remains determined to succeed in the sport and becomes the first American woman to successfully pull off a triple axel. However, her personal life continues to unravel, leading to a notorious incident involving her rival, Nancy Kerrigan. Tonya's involvement in the incident leads to her banishment from the U.S. Figure Skating Association and the end of her professional skating career. Following the incident, Tonya faces a trial, divorce, and a struggle to rebuild her life. She goes on to compete as a boxer in an attempt to stay in the public eye. The film ultimately portrays Tonya as a complex and resilient woman, highlighting the challenges she faced as a figure skater and the impact of her personal life on her career.