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10 sports movies to watch

By Natasha Gunawardana

(FILE PHOTO) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Muhammad Ali (L) and Actor Will Smith. Oscar hype begins this week with the announcement of the nominations for the 69th annual Golden Globes and the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Luise Rainer became the first actress to receive an Academy Award for her role in the 1936 biopic 'The Great Ziegfeld,' playing stage performer Anna Held. Over half of the last ten Oscars for best actor or actress have been for performances in a biopic. The trend continues this year with the nominations for actors Michelle Williams, Meryl Streep, Viggo Mortensen, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio for their roles in 'My Week With Marilyn.' 'The Iron Lady,' 'A Dangerous Method,' 'Moneyball' and 'J Edgar.' ***LEFT IMAGE***1974: American boxer Muhammad Ali, formerly Cassius Clay, strikes an aggressive pose at a press conference on November 29, 1974. (Photo by Harry Dempster/Express/Getty Images)***RIGHT IMAGE***LONDON - DECEMBER 11: American actor Will Smith at the Royal Premiere of the film Ali in London on December 11, 2001. Smith starred as Muhammad Ali in the film.. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images) (UK NEWSPAPERS OUT WITHOUT PRIOR CONSENT FROM DAVE HOGAN. PLEASE CONTACT SALES TEAM WITH ENQUIRIES.)
(FILE PHOTO) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Muhammad Ali (L) and Actor Will Smith. Oscar hype begins this week with the announcement of the nominations for the 69th annual Golden Globes and the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Luise Rainer became the first actress to receive an Academy Award for her role in the 1936 biopic 'The Great Ziegfeld,' playing stage performer Anna Held. Over half of the last ten Oscars for best actor or actress have been for performances in a biopic. The trend continues this year with the nominations for actors Michelle Williams, Meryl Streep, Viggo Mortensen, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio for their roles in 'My Week With Marilyn.' 'The Iron Lady,' 'A Dangerous Method,' 'Moneyball' and 'J Edgar.' ***LEFT IMAGE***1974: American boxer Muhammad Ali, formerly Cassius Clay, strikes an aggressive pose at a press conference on November 29, 1974. (Photo by Harry Dempster/Express/Getty Images)***RIGHT IMAGE***LONDON - DECEMBER 11: American actor Will Smith at the Royal Premiere of the film Ali in London on December 11, 2001. Smith starred as Muhammad Ali in the film.. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images) (UK NEWSPAPERS OUT WITHOUT PRIOR CONSENT FROM DAVE HOGAN. PLEASE CONTACT SALES TEAM WITH ENQUIRIES.) /
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Many sports movies have become hits over the years, here are 10 to watch

If you are a sports fan in need of watching a sports movie, look no further than this countdown of the best sports movies on Netflix and other streaming services. There’s nothing like a good sports movie to get you into the sporting spirit.

The best sports movies are hard to make, as they need to include a mix of drama and excitement. Unlike real-life sport, sports movies, are loved by many because it delves deep into the game and the player’s life or lives as it shows the human nature side.

So, when sports films are done right, they are a pleasure to watch, and we, as the viewer, can ride every bump, winning hoop, or touchdown. Many of these movies include top Hollywood celebrities from Will Smith and Jake Gyllenhaal to sporting legend Michael Jordan.

Netflix has some of the movies we suggest below, while others you can find on another streaming service or rent. All your sporting needs are covered with any of the following sports dramas, sports based on real-life, romantic, family, and/or documentaries. Some sports movies will also keep you entertained, what movies will make this list? Keep in mind that this is not a countdown list, but simply the best 10 sports movies to watch.

Let’s find out which shows made the 10 best sports movies to watch 

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