Sport has always been a popular genre in movies, and often sports movies teach us something about working hard, the importance of family and support, and dedication. All of these things are great for teaching your kids few important things in life, and it is the best way to spark up their interest in the sport.
With that said, we made a list of some of the best family sports movies that are filled with happy emotions that can really boost your mood. On top of that, most sports leagues are already starting, which means that it is the perfect time to fuel your passion for sports.
- The Sandlot (1993)
A trip down a memory lane back to 1993 brought us back to The Sandlot which is probably one of the best sports kids’ movies of all time. The movie has a strong message about the importance of friendship and growing up, which is connected to baseball.
The main character of the movie is Scotty Smalls, who is new in town and quickly becomes a baseball star. It is a really fun family movie to watch that is a perfect combination of comedy, age story, drama, and a slice of fantasy, all rolled into one.
- The Express (2008)
If you love sports movies that are filled with inspiration and chasing the dream, The Express is just the movie for you. Basically, it is an inspirational story about Ernie Davies, who becomes the first black player ever to win the Heisman Trophy.
Even though The Express received great reviews from the critics climbing to 7.3 IMDb in rating, it didn’t do well on the box office upon its release. With that said, the movie is still popular, which earns the production passive income with every new stream.
However, it managed to catch a particular audience which is why the movie has remained popular ever since.
It is a great drama sports movie based on the life of a college football hero, who is going through some tough times and football is the only way for him to stay positive.
On top of that, the movie shows the transformation of the NFL from 1959 to this day. You can find other football movies here: https://edge.twinspires.com/nfl/the-top-20-football-movies-of-all-time/
- Cool Runnings (1993)
Cool Runnings is one of the most successful movies in this genre grossing over $150 million, which is a lot, especially if you consider the tight budget of only $14 million. The movie tells a story about four Jamaican buddies who want to become Olympic bobsled competitors, even though they are not familiar with snow or the sport itself.
They hire a professional athlete named Irv Blitzer who is a former champion just to bring them closer to the gold medal.
Critics praised the movie for its impressive performances and uplifting spirit that makes the movie still popular after 28 years.
- Million Dollar Arm (2014)
This is a Disney movie with the main star Jon Hamm as JB, who is a sports agent who is on a journey to India where he hopes to recruit cricket players to join the Major League Baseball back in the U.S.
After a while, he convinces two cricket athletes to come to the United States, where they face the real struggle of making their dreams come true.
The Million Dollar Arm is a professionally done movie that goes with Disney’s standards and is the perfect movie for some family entertainment time. The best thing is that this movie is entertaining and provides an educational experience for the younger viewers.
- Space Jam
What is the best recipe for some great family entertainment? – Well, a combination of animation of cartoon characters and world-class NBA players sounds like the right recipe.
The first Space Jam movie was released back in 1996 with Michael Jordan as himself alongside the Looney Tunes. Space Jam had a really successful box office run after its release, which begs the question of why we had to wait for 25 years to see Space Jam 2.
The new movie has LeBron James as the main actor, and despite being slapped by the critics, it is still a really fun-to-watch family movie.