Best movies — sport on Netflix : our Top 20

2009 ·

Michael Oher, a vulnerable young man who endured homelessness and deep emotional wounds, is taken in by a compassionate woman and her family; through their care and guidance he rebuilds his life and rises to become a collegiate football standout and a first-round NFL Draft pick.

With Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, Jae Head, Lily Collins, Ray McKinnon and Kim Dickens

2002 · John Lee Hancock

A quiet Iowa farmer named Ray Kinsella is startled by an otherworldly command to tear up part of his corn and build a baseball diamond. He obeys, and when the spirits of long-dead players materialize to play, the enigmatic voice keeps guiding him further into an unexpected journey.

With Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths, Jay Hernandez, Beth Grant, Angus T. Jones, Brian Cox and Rick Gonzalez

2022 · Sally El Hosaini

Fleeing a Syria devastated by war, two teenage sisters undertake a perilous odyssey, risking everything and relying on love, bravery and their remarkable swimming talent as they pursue the chance to reach the 2016 Rio Olympics.

With Manal Issa, Nathalie Issa, Matthias Schweighöfer, Ali Soliman, James Floyd, Ahmed Malek and Kinda Alloush

2003 ·

Set in Anderson, South Carolina in 1976, high-school football coach Harold Jones notices a young African-American man with an intellectual disability who spends his days near the practice field and is known to everyone as Radio. Moved by compassion, Jones befriends him, brings him into the team's orbit as a trusted helper, and helps him enroll at T.L. Hanna High. At first Radio’s presence becomes a source of warmth and unity, but the coach’s protective attention soon provokes resentment among some parents and fans. As criticism mounts that Jones is prioritizing Radio over the program’s championship ambitions, tensions build within the town and threaten the fragile bonds the team and community have formed.

With Cuba Gooding Jr., Ed Harris, Alfre Woodard, S. Epatha Merkerson, Debra Winger, Chris Mulkey and Sarah Drew

2005 · Catherine Hardwicke

A gritty true account of three Venice Beach teenagers who transformed skateboarding into a radical new sport and reshaped the athletic world. Stacy Peralta, Tony Alva and Jay Adams—collectively known as the Z-Boys—rise from obscurity after crafting a daring, surf-infused style that explodes into an international phenomenon. But as their pastime turns into a lucrative enterprise, the pressures of fame and money unravel their friendships.

With John Robinson, Emile Hirsch, Rebecca De Mornay, William Mapother, Julio Oscar Mechoso, Victor Rasuk and Nikki Reed

2023 · Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

Following the 2023 implosion of OceanGate’s tourist submersible Titan during a descent to the Titanic, the film examines the mix of ambition, engineering choices, and human risk that turned a daring venture into a fatal tragedy.

With Jodie Foster, Annette Bening, Rhys Ifans, Luke Cosgrove, Karly Rothenberg, Jeena Yi and Anna Harriette Pittman

2014 · Andrea Sedláčková

A sudden promotion into the ruthless world of a top hedge fund propels one partner into a high-stakes life of ambition and compromise, testing the couple’s engagement and threatening to unravel their relationship—and everything they’ve built.

With Judit Pecháček, Anna Geislerová, Roman Luknár, Eva Podzimková, Michaela Pavlátová and Taťjana Medvecká

2025 · Kyle Newacheck

After stepping away from the sport following his first Tour Championship victory, Happy Gilmore discovers retirement doesn't suit him — he heads back to the course to raise the money needed for his daughter's ballet lessons.

With Adam Sandler, Sunny Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Ben Stiller, Benny Safdie and Bad Bunny

2025 · Kyle Newacheck

Retired after his inaugural Tour Championship victory, Happy Gilmore isn't ready to walk away from golf — he heads back onto the circuit to bankroll his daughter's ballet lessons.

With Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Benny Safdie, Ben Stiller, Bad Bunny and John Daly

2022 · Charles Kinnane

Two years after a Super Bowl victory and a following league suspension, NFL head coach Sean Payton returns to his small hometown. By stepping in to coach his 12-year-old son's Pop Warner team, he stumbles into an opportunity to repair their bond and rediscover his love for the game.

With Kevin James, Taylor Lautner, Rob Schneider, Jackie Sandler, Tait Blum, Gary Valentine and Lavell Crawford

2014 · Mike Brett

When his closest friend is taken by a shark, Quinn—a determined, warm-hearted seal—refuses to accept life under threat and rounds up a ragtag international crew to form a makeshift SEAL team to push back the marauding sharks overrunning their neighborhood. The recruits are lovable but wholly unprepared for underwater combat, so they seek out Claggart, a veteran fighter whose flashy moves and seasoned instruction are supposed to turn them into warriors. Even Claggart’s best drills can’t instantly turn these clumsy students into experts, but with clever planning, quick thinking, and an enormous reserve of courage, Quinn’s unlikely band may just be able to reclaim peace for their undersea home.

With Thomas Rongen, Jaiyah Saelua, Nicky Salapu, Larry Mana'o, Rawlston Masaniai and Charles Uhrle

2007 · Don Michael Paul

After discovering their mother had long lied about their father's supposed death, two fraternal twin brothers embark on a cross-country quest to track him down.

With Big Boi, Lil Wayne, Faizon Love, Andy Milonakis, Terry Crews, Tony Cox and Cam Gigandet

2008 · Darren Aronofsky

An eleven-year-old with big dreams of the wrestling ring discovers a mysterious mask that grants extraordinary powers. With its help they jump into a fierce competition to claim the next WWE superstar title, only to face the moral and emotional cost of relying on magic as the spotlight and stakes grow.

With Mickey Rourke, Evan Rachel Wood, Marisa Tomei, Mark Margolis, Todd Barry, Wass Stevens and Judah Friedlander

2025 · Andrucha Waddington

Gifted with dazzling skill, fierce resilience and fearless flair, Vini Jr.'s fleet, unpredictable footwork lights up every pitch as he rises from humble beginnings to become an international football star.

With Vini Jr., Fernanda Nascimento, Luana Paixão, Nilza Paixão, Ulysses Paixão, Vinicius Paixão and Douglonez