Coach Jim Ellis shocks the community and changes lives when, aided by a local janitor, he sets out to form Philadelphia's first black swim team. But the odds are against them as they battle rigid rules, racism and more.
Casts Terrence Howard, Bernie Mac, Kimberly Elise, Tom Arnold, Brandon Fobbs, Alphonso McAuley, Regine Nehy, Nate Parker, Kevin Phillips, Scott Eastwood
MOVIE COMMENTS
SIMILAR MOVIES
County Lines
Perduta
Isolated
3: The Dale Earnhardt Story
Living Proof
We Are Moluccans
Fénix
When Almonds Blossomed
Jean Fell in Love
55 Steps
61*
Something the Lord Made
Les Princes
Tall
The Triumph of the Heart
Kicking Up Dirt
Rashmi Rocket
A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story
Crimes of Diogo Alves
The Great White Hype
SIMILAR MOVIES
County Lines
IMDB 6.9 | Dec , 2020
A powerful drama about a mother and her fourteen year old boy who is groomed into a lethal nationwide drug selling enterprise, a 'County Line', which exploits vulnerable children and traffics them across Britain.Perduta
IMDB 3 | Jan , 1991
The tragic story of a runaway girl in the 1970s in Verona.Isolated
IMDB 6.8 | Jan , 2013
Five world class surfers travel to New Guinea in search of undiscovered waves, but end up discovering so much more.3: The Dale Earnhardt Story
IMDB 7.5 | Dec , 2004
A biopic of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, Sr., documenting the driver's career from his earliest days onward and also looking at the family he built along the way. Earnhardt's death in 2001 rocked the sport, but his seven championships and 76 wins made an impact on NASCAR forever.Living Proof
IMDB 6.9 | Oct , 2008
Dr Dennis Slamon, an American oncologist, discovers a treatment that could possibly cure breast cancer without radiation or chemotherapy. He tries to look for ways to fund the medication.We Are Moluccans
IMDB 8.5 | Jun , 2014
After witnessing a child's death during a violent clash, a former soccer player launches a youth team to help local kids avoid further bloodshed.Fénix
IMDB 0 | Sep , 1981
When Almonds Blossomed
IMDB 3.8 | Jul , 1973
Zura, a son of a rich businessman, steals a car of his father’s friend to amuse his classmates. When informed about it, the school principal discards him from the bike tournament. Nevertheless, Zura’s father manages to persuade her to allow his son to participate and even succeeds in bribing his championship. Zura’s classmates know that he became a champion undeservedly but can’t do anything about it. Only Khatuna, his alleged girlfriend, and Lexo, Zura’s friend, dare to protest against it. Their lack of loyalty enrages Zura and in the rush of the blood he crashes his father’s car. The accident takes Laxo’s life. Zura’s father does his best to save his son from deserved punishment but the first one against his decision is Zura himself.Jean Fell in Love
IMDB 2 | May , 2022
Jean, 18 years old, is the prodigy heeler of his village rugby club. While his team is defending its title, he falls madly in love with Ayoub, a player from the opposing team. The brotherly relationship he has with his teammates turns out to be more fragile than he thought.55 Steps
IMDB 6.7 | Mar , 2018
The inspiring true story of Eleanor Riese, a mental illness patient herself, who brings a class action suit to give competent mental patients the right to have a say in their medication while they’re in a hospital, and Colette Hughes, the lawyer appointed to her case.61*
IMDB 7 | Apr , 2001
In 1961, Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle played for the New York Yankees. One, Mantle, was universally loved, while the other, Maris, was universally hated. Both men started off with a bang, and both were nearing Babe Ruth's 60 home run record. Which man would reach it?Something the Lord Made
IMDB 7.7 | May , 2004
A dramatization of the relationship between heart surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas.Les Princes
IMDB 5.5 | Mar , 2023
Tall
IMDB 0 | Aug , 2023
Hugo is 17 and a member of a handball new talent program, an institution that trains professional athletes. A brilliant and committed player, he is preparing for a crucial match that will determine his career. But the day before the event, his coach has him sit on the bench for substitutes.The Triumph of the Heart
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2025
The extraordinary true story of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Polish Catholic priest who volunteered to die in place of another man in Auschwitz during World War II.Kicking Up Dirt
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2025
The inspirational tale of four-time Women's Motocross Association champion Ashley Fiolek, deaf since birth.Rashmi Rocket
IMDB 6.5 | Oct , 2021
Born in the small-town of Kutch, Rashmi overcomes all societal barriers to become a national-level athlete. But her glory is hindered when she is asked to undergo a gender test.A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story
IMDB 4 | Nov , 1992
Based on the custody case involving Elizabeth Morgan and the subsequent Elizabeth Morgan Act.Crimes of Diogo Alves
IMDB 3.3 | May , 1909
Diogo Alves is a Spanish fugitive that comes to the Portuguese capital terrorizing the inhabitants by his cut-throat methods against rich and poor people alike. He attacks the women launderers on the Lisbon Aqueduct and throws the bodies over the high wall, and assaults homes with his large band of criminals. Eventually arrested, he, his female companion and his henchmen are condemned to death by the court.The Great White Hype
IMDB 5.2 | May , 1996
When the champ's promoter, Rev. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the marketability of the boxing matches, he searches and finds the only man to ever beat the champ. The problem is that he isn't a boxer anymore and he's white. However, once Rev. Sultan convinces him to fight, he goes into heavy training while the confident champ takes it easy and falls out of shape.