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22 Family Sports Movies That Get the Point

Updated February 3, 2025

Here is a running collection of the best sports movies for kids. Which ones have been a hit in your house? Recommend and review your favorite family sports movies below.

There's just something inspirational about great sports movies, and even those of us who don't care much for sports in real life will find ourselves on the edge of our seats now and again. The best sports movies also span many ages, so try these out if you have trouble deciding on a family movie night pick that will appeal to little kids, teens and adults alike.

Can we take a moment to appreciate how many terrific family sports movies came out in the 90s? You can dive deeper into parent picks from that decade on our list of the best 90s movies for kids.

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Happy Gilmore (1996)

A rejected hockey player turns to professional golf to earn money to help his grandmother, unleashing his unconventional and hilarious hockey-style swing on the golfing world.

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Secretariat (2010)

Inspiring true story of a housewife who takes over her family's struggling horse stable and, against all odds, guides her horse Secretariat to become a legendary Triple Crown winner.

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Invincible (2005)

Family sports movie based on the true story of Vince Papale, a 30-year-old bartender from South Philadelphia who defied the odds to play for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1976.

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Hoosiers (1986)

A coach seeking redemption brings a small-town Indiana high school basketball team to the top. One of the all-time best sports movies, Hoosiers is well-suited for kids who are a bit older.

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Leap! (2017)

A determined young girl with a passion for ballet escapes her orphanage and travels to Paris to pursue her dream of becoming a ballerina.

Disney

Angels in the Outfield (1994)

Shila said: Disney's Angels In The Outfield is about a young boy named Roger who absolutely loves the Anaheim Angels - unfortunately, they happen to be the worst team in the MLB. In response to Roger's prayers, a "real" angel from above arrives to help score some runs.