Are you a fan of sports and movies? Then these movies will be absolutely perfect for you…
Sports have been a love for several people around the world. Whether one is playing any sport or simply watching it, there is a lot of adrenaline attached to it. One might love football, cricket, polo, hockey, anything, each and every sport has its unique qualities that make them interesting. And when it comes to sports what other event is better than the Olympics? So here we have an awesome list for you which talks about few of the best ever films made on the Olympics. Read on…
Probably one of the most famous Olympic background movies ever, Chariots of Fire is about two British athletes who took part in the 1924 Olympics. To say that the film is emotional and stirring would be an understatement. Watch this if you like the Olympics and want to know more about its origins.
Margot Robbie actually won an Oscar nomination for her performance as Tonya Harding in this biopic. The story revolves around Harding, the figure skater who was at the top of her league and her fall from there. It also shows aftermath of the violent 1993 attack on her Olympic rival, Nancy Kerrigan, and how Harding denied she had anything to do with it.
Directed by Bennett Miller, and starring Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, and Mark Ruffalo, the film shows us the life of brothers, Mark and David Schultz, who were both gold medal winners in 1984 Olympics. It is indeed a story revolving around rivalry and competition in sports, especially Olympics.
Any sports enthusiast would know about Usain Bolt, the Jamaican sprinter, and eight time Olympic gold medalist. This movie follows the athlete from 2015 to 2016 when he had one of the most challenging times in his career. From injury to rivalries, Bolt is shown conquering it all leading up to the Olympic Games.
The film tells the inspiring true story of Milkha Singh, aka ‘The Flying Sikh’. It stars Farhan Akhtar and documents the life of the athlete and the difficulties he faced in order to get to a higher position in his career. While the track and field runner could not earn a spot in the 156 Olympics, he came in 4th during the 1960 one.
