Movies and TvShows featuring "sport-biopic" theme.

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.

In 1964, Cassius Clay, a brash new pro boxer, rises to fame and becomes Muhammad Ali. With his unapologetic self-confidence and unique boxing style, Ali becomes a formidable heavyweight champion. However, his personal life is marred by his controversial association with the Nation of Islam and his refusal to join the Vietnam War. Despite facing legal battles and a ban from boxing, Ali stays true to his beliefs and stages a legendary comeback.

In the 1930s, the University of Washington's rowing team faces the challenges of the Great Depression. They rise above adversity to achieve greatness, culminating in their victory at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

Cassandro is a biographical drama that tells the true story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso who becomes an international sensation as his alter ego, Cassandro. The movie explores his personal transformation, his struggles with prejudice and drug abuse, and his rise to fame in the world of professional wrestling.

Fear Strikes Out tells the true story of Jimmy Piersall, a talented baseball player who battles with bipolar disorder and a dysfunctional relationship with his father.

Biopic of Javier Imbroda, coach and teacher, who transformed people and cities. The story of an overwhelming personality who made everyone win. Imbroda made it possible to take his school team to the national elite, the creation of Unicaja, the Lithuanian revenge or the genesis of 'the family', the best Spanish team in history. The documentary questions the conception of superficial and fleeting success compared to the human and profound triumph that Javier Imbroda represented in all its facets.