INVINCIBLE (2006) PG: The story of a bartender and substitute teacher in Philadelphia who, despite never having played football, goes to the Eagles’ open tryouts and makes the team.
#EPIC MOVIES FOR KIDS MOVIE#
THE ROOKIE (2002) G A big-budget Disney Movie based on the truly inspirational story of Jimmy Morris(Dennis Quaid) about a baseball coach who overcomes the odds to make his almost impossible dream of pitching in the big leagues come true. A heartwarming and inspirational story about never giving up, sticking together, and overcoming the odds. Costner turns an unlikely group of high school boys into one of the best cross-country teams. McFARLAND, USA (2015) PG: Big-budget Disney film based on the true story of Jim White, a down-on-his-luck coach played by Kevin Costner, who lands a job in the poor and predominately Latino city of McFarland, CA. Also, give the kids a little bit of an education on Indian culture. A great story about what it’s like to be different. MILLION DOLLAR ARM (2014) PG: A self-absorbed sports agent goes to India hoping to transform Indian cricket players into Major league baseball pitchers. Teaches the important life lesson that winning isn’t everything. Former Bear’s coach Mike Ditka helps Ferrell coach a ragtag soccer team against his overachieving Dad. KICKING & SCREAMING (2005) PG: Will Ferrell is hilarious in this comedy that has become a classic in our home. MIRACLE (2004) PG: this movie is a good history lesson on one the greatest moments in sports history, “the miracle on ice.” The true story of the 1980 Winter Olympics when the United States beat the Soviet Union in Hockey. Rams after he accidentally gets taken to heaven too soon by an over-eager angel. Warren Beatty becomes Quarterback Joe Pendleton of the L.A. HEAVEN CAN WAIT (1978) PG: One of my all-time favorites. This movie is timeless, a family favorite, and a fun way to see Notre Dame Stadium. Undersized, Rudy overcomes the odds to play football for Notre Dame. It is long, running 2 hours and 18 minutes. Make sure you have enough time for this one. A beautifully shot movie that tells the story of success and failure through the game of baseball. THE NATURAL (1984) PG: Arguably one of the best baseball movies ever made.
A great movie that also teaches some baseball history. My Daughter Quit Sports and This Is What All Youth Sports Parents Need To KnowįIELD OF DREAMS (1989) PG: Classic baseball movie starring Kevin Costner as an Iowa farmer who builds a baseball field in his cornfield that is visited by the ghost of baseball’s past. Starring Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, and Dennis Hopper. Must watch film about an underdog coach and a team that defies the odds and go to the Indiana State finals. HOOSIERS (1986) PG: Many call this the best sports movie ever made. Lots of laughs and life lessons about determination, drive, and friendship. A classic film the whole family will like about a young boy’s challenge and adventures who moves into a new neighborhood and is trying to fit in by playing baseball with the other kids. THE SANDLOT (1993) PG: Considered by many as the greatest kid’s movie ever. We’ve put together our list of the 40 best sports movies for kids.Ī Father’s Ode To His Son’s Final Game ILTWYP’s 40 Best Sports Movies For Kids Whether it is overcoming adversity and beating the odds, breaking down racial and cultural barriers, or sticking together and standing up for what you believe in. Sports provide a movie genre primed for teaching some of life’s most important lessons.
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