Movies and TvShows featuring "underdog-sport" theme.
Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane employs computer-generated analysis to acquire new players and assemble a competitive baseball team on a lean budget.
GLOW is a comedy-drama TV show set in 1980s Los Angeles. The story revolves around a group of women who audition for a wrestling TV series. They form a wrestling league called the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, or GLOW. The show explores the personal and professional lives of the women as they navigate the world of professional wrestling and deal with the challenges of the time period.
When budget cuts threaten to cancel the music program at his school, a high school biology teacher decides to become a mixed martial arts fighter to raise money and save the program. Along the way, he faces various challenges and fights in the ring, proving that anyone can be an underdog.
Controversy surrounds high school basketball coach Ken Carter after he benches his entire team for breaking their academic contract with him.
Ares depicts an alternative canon following the events of the first season of the original Inazuma Eleven anime after their victory in the Football Frontier, with the alien attack from the second season never occurring. When Japanese soccer has been deemed weak compared to international competition, the Raimon Eleven disbanded with its members transferring into different soccer teams across the country to strengthen Japan's soccer at a national level. Furthermore, sponsorship has become a vital aspect in a Japanese youth soccer team's survival as it prevents a team's disbandment while being essential to partake in matches. The series focuses on the forward Asuto Inamori and his team, Inakuni Raimon, which is made up of players from the remote Inakunijima Island. Needing to maintain their club, they have replaced the original Raimon Eleven as Raimon Junior High's soccer team and compete as underdogs in the annual Football Frontier youth tournament.
Thirty years after retiring, Rocky Balboa dons his gloves for his final fight against the reigning heavyweight champ. He meets Marie, a bartender, who becomes a role model for her troubled son. Despite his son's resentment, Rocky is determined to prove himself once more. With the help of his former trainer and his son, Rocky trains hard to develop powerful punches. The fight starts off slow, but Rocky begins to do damage in the second round. After a brutal 10-round battle, Rocky lands the final punch but loses in a split decision. The movie ends with a montage of people inspired by Rocky's journey.
Sultan is a film about the journey of a wrestler who goes from being an underdog to becoming a champion. It explores themes of ego, hand-to-hand combat, and the relationship between a father and daughter. The film also delves into the world of mixed martial arts and the challenges faced by an underdog in a competitive sport.
After Nelson Mandela's release from prison, he becomes the President of South Africa and uses the national rugby team to unite the divided nation and win the Rugby World Cup, symbolizing overcoming apartheid.
In The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (2021), a group of kids who were cut from the Mighty Ducks youth hockey team form their own team with the help of their new coach. Together, they navigate the challenges of competitive ice hockey and learn valuable life lessons along the way. This TV show combines comedy, drama, and family themes to create an engaging and heartwarming story.
In Major League, a group of misfit baseball players must come together to try and turn the Cleveland Indians into a winning team. With a new owner and some unconventional training methods, they face various challenges, both on and off the field. Can this underdog team defy the odds and make it to the playoffs?
In the movie Rumble, a teenage girl forms an unlikely partnership with a giant monster to pursue their dream of becoming wrestling champions. Together, they must overcome challenges and prove themselves in the championship match.
Jesminder and Juliette, despite their parents' disapproval, pursue careers in professional football. They join a women's football team and face challenges in their friendship and personal lives. Despite obstacles, they reach the finals of a league tournament but must choose between the game and a family wedding. With determination and support, they overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams.
Eddie the Eagle is a heartwarming true story about Eddie Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out.
A foster boy who loves baseball becomes an angel's good luck charm and helps turn the team around.
Micky Ward, a young boxer from a working class background, tries to establish himself as a successful fighter while dealing with his older brother's addiction issues. With the help of his family and a new manager, Micky overcomes obstacles and rises to success in the ring.
American Underdog follows the incredible journey of Kurt Warner, a former grocery store worker who defied all odds to become one of the most successful quarterbacks in the history of the NFL. From his humble beginnings in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to his college football career and eventual breakthrough into the NFL, Kurt's story is a testament to perseverance, determination, and the power of believing in oneself.
A young man from a private school in New York befriends a recluse novelist, who's harboring a dark secret.
Friday Night Lights is a moving and inspiring drama that follows the story of a high school football team in a small Texas town. The film explores themes of determination, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams as the team navigates the pressures of the game and the complexities of their personal lives. With captivating performances and a heartfelt story, Friday Night Lights is a must-watch for sports and drama enthusiasts alike.
Seabiscuit is a movie based on the true story of an undersized racehorse who becomes a symbol of hope and determination during the Great Depression. The film follows the journey of Seabiscuit, his jockey, and his owner as they overcome adversity and achieve success against all odds.
