Drama
Like millions of kids around the world, Santiago harbors the dream of being a professional footballer... However, living in the Barrios section of Los Angeles, he thinks it is only that—a dream. Until one day an extraordinary turn of events has him trying out for Premiership club Newcastle United.
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IMDB 0 | Nov , 2024
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IMDB 5.5 | Aug , 2022
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IMDB 6 | Mar , 1953
The Red Devils, a professional ice hockey team, owned by Jack Monohan, is in the midst of a long losing streak, due to bribes being accepted from gamblers by the star player. When the team is joined by cocky Mike Connors, a boyhood friend of Jack's, they begin to regain their former winning ways.Raging Bull
IMDB 7.9 | Nov , 1980
The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.When Saturday Comes
IMDB 5.9 | Mar , 1996
Jimmy Muir comes from a typical gritty, northern town where there are only two options: working down the pit or in a factory. But Jimmy has other ideas - he dreams of becoming a professional footballer. Confronted by a bitter and unsupportive father, hard drinking friends and a lifetime of bad habits...has Jimmy the will to achieve his ultimate goal?The Miracle of Bern
IMDB 6.5 | Oct , 2003
The movie deals with the championship-winning German soccer team of 1954. Its story is linked with two others: The family of a young boy is split due to the events in World War II, and the father returns from Russia after eleven years. The second story is about a reporter and his wife reporting from the tournament.Giant
IMDB 7.6 | Nov , 1956
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IMDB 0 | Dec , 2006
Cinema version of the 5 part TV series. During World War II, Stan Vandewalle saves boxing trainer Max from the bombed German war prisoners camp, and shoots two German soldiers while escaping. After the war, Stan resolves to put all his frustration over the death of his slow-witted brother Aloïs, who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, with his side-car against a farmer's truck in making come true Aloïs other dream, to see Stan becoming 'king of the world' as boxer.Annie Hall
IMDB 7.7 | Apr , 1977
New York comedian Alvy Singer falls in love with the ditsy Annie Hall.Million Dollar Baby
IMDB 8 | Dec , 2004
Despondent over a painful estrangement from his daughter, trainer Frankie Dunn isn't prepared for boxer Maggie Fitzgerald to enter his life. But Maggie's determined to go pro and to convince Dunn and his cohort to help her.Match Point
IMDB 7.4 | Oct , 2005
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IMDB 6.3 | Apr , 2002
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IMDB 7.4 | Jul , 1989
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IMDB 6 | Oct , 2005
A former college athlete joins forces with a sports consultant to handicap football games for high-rolling gamblers.Hothead
IMDB 7.1 | Feb , 1979
François, a miserable football player, becomes a town hero after bringing victory in an extremely important game. He uses his fame for revenge on the team star for the previous mockeries.The Basketball Diaries
IMDB 7.4 | Apr , 1995
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IMDB 5.1 | Apr , 2001
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IMDB 6.1 | Aug , 1996
A washed up golf pro working at a driving range tries to qualify for the US Open in order to win the heart of his succesful rival's girlfriend.Gilles
IMDB 5.6 | Dec , 2005
12-year-old Gilles dreams of becoming a professional footballer in the Belgian national squad, playing as a Red Devil at the King Baudouin Stadium. Father Bert supports Gilles through thick and thin: he is not only Gilles' most loyal supporter, but also his personal trainer. But then, completely unexpectedly, Bert dies and Gilles' life collapses. Not only does he lose his father, his friend, his supporter and his trainer, there are also quite a few financial concerns coming out ...Remember the Titans
IMDB 7.6 | Sep , 2000
After leading his football team to 15 winning seasons, coach Bill Yoast is demoted and replaced by Herman Boone – tough, opinionated and as different from the beloved Yoast as he could be. The two men learn to overcome their differences and turn a group of hostile young men into champions.