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American football film, Drama, Sport, biographical film, comedy film, drama film
In the 1970s, James Robert "Radio" Kennedy, a 23-year-old intellectually disabled man, lives alone with his mother, who, as a nurse, spends much of the day at work. Radio spends much of his day roaming the town and pushing a shopping cart,…
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Documentation, documentary film
Climber Alex Honnold has been dreaming of free-soloing the rock wall of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, a feat no one has performed. His choice of big wall climbing route on El Capitan is called Freerider, a route that was created by…
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Biographical picture, Sport, biographical film, drama film, sport film
Richard Williams lives in Compton, California, with his wife Brandy, his three step-daughters Tunde, Isha and Lyndrea, and his two daughters, Venus and Serena. Richard aspires to turn Venus and Serena into professional tennis players. Rich…
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Action, Biographical picture, Drama, biographical film, boxing film, drama film
Micky Ward is an American welterweight boxer from Lowell, Massachusetts. Managed by his mother Alice, Micky is trained by his older half-brother Dicky Eklund, a former boxer whose peak of success was going the distance with Sugar Ray Leona…
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Animation, Komödie, Sci-Fi, Sport, adventure film, buddy film, children's film, comedy film, crossover fiction, drama film, family film, fantasy film, live-action/animated film, science fiction comedy, science fiction film, sport film
In 1998, a young LeBron James attends a youth league basketball game. His friend Malik gives him a Game Boy, which LeBron plays with until the coach demands that he concentrates on the game. LeBron misses a potential buzzer beater and is r…
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Action, Sport, Super Hero, action film, boxing film, drama film
In 1981, 5 years after winning the world heavyweight championship against Apollo Creed, Rocky Balboa has had a string of ten successful title defenses, and his fame, wealth, and celebrity profile have increased. Rocky's manager, Mickey Gol…
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Komödie, LGBTQ-related film, Sport, action film, comedy film
In rural North Carolina, Ricky Bobby is born in the backseat of a speeding Chevrolet Chevelle when his father, Reese, misses the turnoff for the hospital. Ricky sees Reese only once after that, at age 10, for career day at his school. Rees…
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Drama, Komödie, Sport, comedy drama, drama film, romantic comedy, sport film, teen film
In the city of Millbrook, Connecticut, Casey Carlyle, a very smart and talented science student, pursues a scholarship to Harvard University. For the scholarship, she must present a personal summer project about physics. While watching a f…
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Action, Thriller, action film, adventure film, drama film, sport film, survival film, thriller film
While rock climbing in Monument Valley, a freak accident puts adult siblings Peter and Annie and their father Royce Garrett in a deadly situation. To save his children, Royce verbally pushes Peter into cutting his safety rope, causing Royc…
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American football film, Drama, Sport, action film, drama film
As preseason practice begins for the Permian High School football team in August 1988, the football-crazed town of Odessa, Texas, has high expectations for the players and their coach Gary Gaines to win a state championship with their blue…
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Drama, Tragic Comedy Film, comedy drama, romance film, sport film
In Seattle, elderly Golden Retriever Enzo, too weak to move, is carried outside by his owner, professional race car driver Denny Swift. He promises to always to be there for him. Enzo recalls a Mongolian belief that the best dogs reincarna…
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Drama, Sport, biographical film, drama film, ice hockey film
Herb Brooks, head ice hockey coach at the University of Minnesota, interviews with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) for the national team coach's job, discussing his philosophy on how to beat the dominant Soviet team who have won…
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Drama, Sport, drama film, sport film
Stanley Sugerman, a jaded international scout for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA, lives life on the road searching for future stars. His frequent travel takes a toll on his wife Teresa and daughter Alex. While he is liked by 76ers owner…
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Drama, Sport, action film, boxing film, drama film
After his victory over Ivan Drago in Moscow, Rocky Balboa finds himself experiencing physical trauma from the fight. He returns with his wife Adrian, brother-in-law Paulie, and trainer Tony "Duke" Evers to the United States, where Rocky's …
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Martial-Arts, action film, biographical film, martial arts film
U.S. Army Captain Frank Dux, who has trained in the ways of ninjutsu since childhood under sensei Senzo Tanaka, receives an invitation to the Kumite, a three-day underground martial arts tournament in Hong Kong. Going absent without leave,…
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Komödie, buddy film, comedy film
Ignacio is a friar and cook for the Oaxaca monastery orphanage where he himself was raised as an orphan. He dreams of becoming a professional wrestler, but wrestling is strictly forbidden by the monastery as it is considered a sin of vanit…
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Drama, Family Drama, Sport, drama film, sport film
In the 1980's, professional wrestler Robin Ramzinski, better known by his ring name Randy "The Ram" Robinson, rises to prominence. In the 2000's, now past his prime, he wrestles on weekends for independent promotions in New Jersey, resides…
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Silly Movie, Sitcom, Sport, comedy film
Teenager Danny Noonan is uncertain about his future, unsure whether to attend college but worried about becoming trapped in a menial job with few prospects. He works as a caddie at the exclusive Bushwood Country Club, serving its affluent …
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Sport
In 1980, eight-year-old Roy Keane plays football in a field in Cork. Years later, he has risen to stardom with Manchester United and the Republic of Ireland national team, but has taken time off due to injury. The Republic of Ireland, mana…
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Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, action film, boxing film, drama film, mecha, science fiction film
In the 2020s, boxing between human fighters has been replaced with robots. In Texas, former boxer Charlie Kenton owns the robot Ambush until it is destroyed in a fight against a bull belonging to promoter and carnival owner Ricky. Having b…
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Action, Family Drama, Sport, action film, boxing film, drama film
Professional boxer Billy "the Great" Hope, the reigning champion in the Light Heavyweight division with an Orthodox stance and a unbroken record of 42 wins, resides in New York City with his wife, Maureen, and their daughter, Leila. During…
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Action, Thriller, action film, heist film, thriller film
Car thief Kip Raines works with his gang to steal 50 high-end cars for Raymond Calitri, a British gangster in Long Beach, California. After stealing a Porsche 996 from a showroom, Kip unwittingly leads the police to his crew's warehouse, f…
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Action, Drama, Romantic Drama, action film, boxing film, drama film
On New Year's Day 1976, world heavyweight boxing champion Apollo Creed has successfully defended his title in a split decision against challenger Rocky Balboa. He and Rocky are taken to the same hospital. Despite their agreement that there…
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Adventure, Sport, adventure film, drama film
In 2015 in Costa Rica, while competing in the Adventure Racing World Series, American runner Michael Light and his team get stuck on the first day after he makes the poor decision to kayak against the tide. Team member Leo is outraged that…
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