Can you believe the Olympics start next week? My boys are buzzing with excitement, and asking lots of questions that I don’t know the answers to. To get into the swing of the Olympics spirit, we’ve added a bunch of fun (and emotional) sports movies into our much-loved family movie nights mix.

Before I jump into my recommended list of great sports movies, a note:

Before watching a new movie with your kids, I recommend checking out movie reviews by parents on Common Sense Media. Trust me, it has saved us from awkward “cover your eyes” moments. 😅

Top 15 Sports Movies For the Family

There’s something magical about sports movies. Most of these are based on true events and real people, they are so uplifting and motivating. They teach us a lot about determination, failure, perseverance, and teamwork. I’ve linked the trailers below and these are in no particular order. Let me know if I missed any of your favorites. Enjoy!

And when you’re all tapped out from screen time, we’ve got just the recommendation for you. Our friends at Netflix have an uber-cool podcast (yes, they have those too!) called Popcorn Brainstorm that the whole family can enjoy.

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Check-out Popcorn Brainstorm! Jokes & Trivia for Kids, the chart-topping Kids & Family podcast from Netflix. Featuring trivia, games and jokes from your favorite Netflix films and series, Popcorn Brainstorm explores Leo, The Dragon Prince and more!