Sports movies based on True stories! - Blu-ray Forum

Johnny Vinyl · 10-20-2014, 12:36 PM

I'm finally getting back into watching movies on a regular basis after a rather long absence, and due to not having a BDP at my disposal. The other day I was watching a movie on Netflix, and then a DVD later on, and I realized that I really enjoy true stories about athletes or athletic organizations . It doesn't matter what the sport is, whether or not its about amateurs/professionals, and they can be foreign-language as well. I just like that type of story.

As such, I'd like to compile a list of titles that I could eventually purchase, and I hope this is what you guys can help me out with. Maybe this would even be of use to some others. All I want to do is compile a list of titles, so any links on deals aren't necessary.

I welcome your suggestions and recommendation, so thanks in advance for your input!

kreegz · 10-20-2014, 12:43 PM

off the top of my head...

We are Marshall
61*
Money Ball

all worth watching.

bigdaddyhorse · 10-20-2014, 12:45 PM

It raises a question.
I feel a movie like Any Given Sunday shows more of what football is about than say, The Blindside. The Blindside is based on a true story, AGS is based on lore and legends. It seems the most popular sports films are not based on true stories, but I'll start:

The Blindside
The Hurricane
Eight Men Out (not sure if blu)

OI8T12 · 10-20-2014, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

I'm finally getting back into watching movies on a regular basis after a rather long absence, and due to not having a BDP at my disposal. The other day I was watching a movie on Netflix, and then a DVD later on, and I realized that I really enjoy true stories about athletes or athletic organizations . It doesn't matter what the sport is, whether or not its about amateurs/professionals, and they can be foreign-language as well. I just like that type of story.

As such, I'd like to compile a list of titles that I could eventually purchase, and I hope this is what you guys can help me out with. Maybe this would even be of use to some others. All I want to do is compile a list of titles, so any links on deals aren't necessary.

I welcome your suggestions and recommendation, so thanks in advance for your input!

Johnny, you might want to check out the movie 42, The Jackie Robinson story. If you like baseball at all, you might enjoy it. It's about the first black player in major league baseball.

Johnny Vinyl · 10-20-2014, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddyhorse

It raises a question.
I feel a movie like Any Given Sunday shows more of what football is about than say, The Blindside. The Blindside is based on a true story, AGS is based on lore and legends. It seems the most popular sports films are not based on true stories, but I'll start:

The Blindside
The Hurricane
Eight Men Out (not sure if blu)

I underdstand where you're coming from and don't disagree, but I really like the human element of true stories. I'm also a bit of a nut for autobiographies, whether film or books.

I have seen the The Blind Side...thought Sandra B was excellent in that btw.

Johnny Vinyl · 10-20-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OI8T12

Johnny, you might want to check out the movie 42, The Jackie Robinson story. If you like baseball at all, you might enjoy it. It's about the first black player in major league baseball.

I saw that as well and loved it. I will definitely get the BD of this as I think it has great replay value for me.

Gerby · 10-20-2014, 12:58 PM

The Damned United

Johnny Vinyl · 10-20-2014, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Gerby

The Damned United

YES! I saw that. It that available on Blu-ray?

malcy30 · 10-20-2014, 01:01 PM

Million Dollar Arm (baseball and cricket)

malcy30 · 10-20-2014, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

YES! I saw that. It that available on Blu-ray?

It's released by Sony in the UK on BD, not sure about US

Scorpion Soldier · 10-20-2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

YES! I saw that. It that available on Blu-ray?

It is:

Johnny Vinyl · 10-20-2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by malcy30

Million Dollar Arm (baseball and cricket)

Nice! I have the DVD.

fatediesel · 10-20-2014, 01:02 PM

I'm a huge fan of sports movies. Some of my favorites based on true stories that haven't yet been mentioned include:

Remember the Titans
Rudy (a lot of fiction in this movie, Joe Montana, who played at Notre Dame with Rudy, hates it and says there's little truth to the movie)
Hoosiers
The Rookie
Ali
Cinderella Man
Friday Night Lights
Miracle
We Are Marshall
Without Limits

Johnny Vinyl · 10-20-2014, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

I'm a huge fan of sports movies. Some of my favorites based on true stories that haven't yet been mentioned include:

Remember the Titans
Rudy (a lot of fiction in this movie, Joe Montana, who played at Notre Dame with Rudy, hates it and says there's little truth to the movie)
Hoosiers
The Rookie
Ali
Cinderella Man
Friday Night Lights
Miracle
We Are Marshall
Without Limits

I've seen them all, except Without Limits. Still going to put them on the list.

This is great guys!

bigdaddyhorse · 10-20-2014, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

I underdstand where you're coming from and don't disagree, but I really like the human element of true stories. I'm also a bit of a nut for autobiographies, whether film or books.

I have seen the The Blind Side...thought Sandra B was excellent in that btw.

Don King: Only in America
Not available on blu, but a fun kinda of HBO bio-pic/comedy/drama with a performance from Ving Rhames that has to be seen to believed. He was Don King for the whole runtime!

Johnny Vinyl · 10-20-2014, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddyhorse

Don King: Only in America
Not available on blu, but a fun kinda of HBO bio-pic/comedy/drama with a performance from Ving Rhames that has to be seen to believed. He was Don King for the whole runtime!

Cool! DVD?

jscoggins · 10-20-2014, 01:24 PM

Johnny Vinyl · 10-20-2014, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jscoggins

Thanks for that! I've not seen it yet.

jscoggins · 10-20-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

Thanks for that! I've not seen it yet.

Oh, man, you're in for a treat. I cried when I saw this in theaters.

bananek · 10-20-2014, 01:37 PM

Rush is really great (and based on a true story)
Senna is also very good (but it's a documentary)

10-20-2014, 12:36 PM	#1
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Sports movies based on True stories! I'm finally getting back into watching movies on a regular basis after a rather long absence, and due to not having a BDP at my disposal. The other day I was watching a movie on Netflix, and then a DVD later on, and I realized that I really enjoy true stories about athletes or athletic organizations . It doesn't matter what the sport is, whether or not its about amateurs/professionals, and they can be foreign-language as well. I just like that type of story. As such, I'd like to compile a list of titles that I could eventually purchase, and I hope this is what you guys can help me out with. Maybe this would even be of use to some others. All I want to do is compile a list of titles, so any links on deals aren't necessary. I welcome your suggestions and recommendation, so thanks in advance for your input!

10-20-2014, 12:43 PM	#2
kreegz Active Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Lake Geneva, WI Blu-ray collection:224	off the top of my head... We are Marshall 61* Money Ball all worth watching.

10-20-2014, 12:45 PM	#3
bigdaddyhorse Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 Location:SE MI. 4K collection:152 Blu-ray collection:1243 DVD collection:1148 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:103	It raises a question. I feel a movie like Any Given Sunday shows more of what football is about than say, The Blindside. The Blindside is based on a true story, AGS is based on lore and legends. It seems the most popular sports films are not based on true stories, but I'll start: The Blindside The Hurricane Eight Men Out (not sure if blu)

10-20-2014, 12:58 PM	#7
Gerby Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Yorkshire, UK Blu-ray collection:-	The Damned United

10-20-2014, 01:01 PM	#9
malcy30 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Somewhere in the South Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:1	Million Dollar Arm (baseball and cricket)

10-20-2014, 01:02 PM	#13
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	I'm a huge fan of sports movies. Some of my favorites based on true stories that haven't yet been mentioned include: Remember the Titans Rudy (a lot of fiction in this movie, Joe Montana, who played at Notre Dame with Rudy, hates it and says there's little truth to the movie) Hoosiers The Rookie Ali Cinderella Man Friday Night Lights Miracle We Are Marshall Without Limits

10-20-2014, 01:24 PM	#17
jscoggins Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2014 Trading Score:115

10-20-2014, 01:37 PM	#20
bananek Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Poland Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews:3	Rush is really great (and based on a true story) Senna is also very good (but it's a documentary)

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