Movies and TvShows featuring "underdog-sport" theme.

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.

Controversy surrounds high school basketball coach Ken Carter after he benches his entire team for breaking their academic contract with him.

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.

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.

Slap Shot is a 1977 dark comedy about a minor league ice hockey team. The team, the Charlestown Chiefs, is struggling both on and off the ice, and their future is in jeopardy. To increase attendance and save the team, the coach and players resort to violent tactics and controversial tactics. The film explores themes of small-town politics, love, and the lengths people will go to for their passions.

A lawyer is sentenced to community service coaching a youth ice hockey team, where he turns a group of misfit kids into an unlikely championship team. Set in 1990s Minnesota, the team overcomes their differences and learns valuable life lessons.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Invincible is a biographical drama based on the true story of Vince Papale, a 30-year-old bartender from South Philadelphia who becomes an NFL player. Set in the 1970s, the movie follows Vince's journey as he overcomes the odds, makes the Philadelphia Eagles team, and becomes a hometown hero. Along the way, he faces challenges such as a failing marriage, financial problems, and self-doubt. The movie showcases Vince's determination, underdog spirit, and his journey from rags to riches.

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.

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.

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.

The Game of Their Lives is a true story about the fate of the 1950 U.S. soccer team, who against all odds, beat the highly favored England team in the World Cup. The movie focuses on the camaraderie among the players and the challenges they face as underdogs representing their country.

The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005) is based on the true story of an underdog golfer in Massachusetts during the 1910s. With the help of his caddie and his own determination, he challenges the snobbery of the upper class and achieves fame in the golf world.

Breaking Away is a coming-of-age movie set in Indiana in the 1970s. It follows the story of a teenager who finds his passion for cycling and his dream of becoming a professional cyclist. The movie explores themes of class differences, college life, and the challenges of growing up. As the teenager trains and competes in a bicycle race, he learns valuable life lessons and discovers his true potential.

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.

A foster boy who loves baseball becomes an angel's good luck charm and helps turn the team around.

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.