The Best Sports Movies of All Time
You don't have to be a raging sports fanatic to appreciate a great film on the subject.
The truth is, this genre can encompass pretty much everything you could want to see in a movie: action, suspense, heroism, comedy and even romance.
These movies entertain us, inspire us and even make us want to get off the couch and get on the field or court.
They make us cry, cheer and then cry some more.
So what's not to love? Some of the greatest movies of all time are sports film, and whether viewed in high definition or on an old VHS recording, you're sure to be enthralled when you pop one in.
If you haven't taken the chance to explore the genre, or if it has been awhile since your last viewing, now is the time to revisit some old classics and new additions.
Don't have an extensive movie collection at home? Consider investing in satellite TV, which offers a broader selection of viewing options and allows you to watch your favorite sports flicks with just a click of the remote.
So get your buddies together, grab a cold beer, flip on the HD television and make a night out of a sports movie marathon.
To help you get inspired, here are some of the best films in the genre: Caddyshack (1980) - This classic golf comedy starring Bill Murray, Chevy Chase and Rodney Dangerfield is sure to keep you laughing all night.
Detailing the antics at your crazier-than-average golf club, this film is one of the greats.
Bull Durham (1988) - A baseball film for the ages.
Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon star in this sexy and funny film about a baseball groupie and the men she becomes entangled with.
Field of Dreams (1989) - Another classic baseball film starring Kevin Costner, Field of Dreams tells the story of a corn farmer from Iowa who hears voices that tell him to build a baseball field on his farm.
Inspiring, uplifting and heartwarming.
Jerry Maguire (1996) - One of Tom Cruise's greatest roles, starring as sports agent Jerry Maguire.
The film chronicle's Maguire's struggles with his career, love life and his one unruly client, played by the memorable Cuba Gooding Jr.
Varsity Blues (1999) - James Van Der Beek was a long way from Dawson's Creek in this high school football film.
This movie has it all: Texas teenager antics, hot girls and of course...
football, football, football.
A League of their Own (1992) - The only movie on the list that features an almost all female cast, A League of their Own can stand up to just about any sports film.
Based on the true story of the World War II-era female baseball league, this classic packs a whole lot of girl power.
Friday Night Lights (2004) - Easily one of the greatest sports movie to come out in the last ten years, this film also tells the true story of a Texas high school football team over one memorable season.
It is often heartbreaking, but in the end, will surely inspire viewers.
The truth is, this genre can encompass pretty much everything you could want to see in a movie: action, suspense, heroism, comedy and even romance.
These movies entertain us, inspire us and even make us want to get off the couch and get on the field or court.
They make us cry, cheer and then cry some more.
So what's not to love? Some of the greatest movies of all time are sports film, and whether viewed in high definition or on an old VHS recording, you're sure to be enthralled when you pop one in.
If you haven't taken the chance to explore the genre, or if it has been awhile since your last viewing, now is the time to revisit some old classics and new additions.
Don't have an extensive movie collection at home? Consider investing in satellite TV, which offers a broader selection of viewing options and allows you to watch your favorite sports flicks with just a click of the remote.
So get your buddies together, grab a cold beer, flip on the HD television and make a night out of a sports movie marathon.
To help you get inspired, here are some of the best films in the genre: Caddyshack (1980) - This classic golf comedy starring Bill Murray, Chevy Chase and Rodney Dangerfield is sure to keep you laughing all night.
Detailing the antics at your crazier-than-average golf club, this film is one of the greats.
Bull Durham (1988) - A baseball film for the ages.
Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon star in this sexy and funny film about a baseball groupie and the men she becomes entangled with.
Field of Dreams (1989) - Another classic baseball film starring Kevin Costner, Field of Dreams tells the story of a corn farmer from Iowa who hears voices that tell him to build a baseball field on his farm.
Inspiring, uplifting and heartwarming.
Jerry Maguire (1996) - One of Tom Cruise's greatest roles, starring as sports agent Jerry Maguire.
The film chronicle's Maguire's struggles with his career, love life and his one unruly client, played by the memorable Cuba Gooding Jr.
Varsity Blues (1999) - James Van Der Beek was a long way from Dawson's Creek in this high school football film.
This movie has it all: Texas teenager antics, hot girls and of course...
football, football, football.
A League of their Own (1992) - The only movie on the list that features an almost all female cast, A League of their Own can stand up to just about any sports film.
Based on the true story of the World War II-era female baseball league, this classic packs a whole lot of girl power.
Friday Night Lights (2004) - Easily one of the greatest sports movie to come out in the last ten years, this film also tells the true story of a Texas high school football team over one memorable season.
It is often heartbreaking, but in the end, will surely inspire viewers.
