Various OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar offer a plethora of movies, shows, and documentaries in a diverse genre. Among them, the sports genre stands out more.
In this story, let’s check out sports movies that are based on real-life athletes.
Brian Banks (2018) - Netflix, Prime Video: It follows a football player who fights against the unjust system after his dream to play in the NFL was shattered when he was convicted and sent to prison.
Shabaash Mithu (2022) - Netflix: Starring Taapsee Pannu, it is based on the life and struggles of Indian women cricketer and captain of the Indian National Cricket team, Mithali Raj.
12 Mighty Orphans (2021) - Netflix, Prime Video: A devoted high-school football coach with a mysterious past leads a team of orphans to the state championship during the time of the Great Depression.
'83 (2021) - Netflix: Based on the historic victory of the Indian cricket team in the 1983 World Cup under the captainship of Kapil Dev.
Soorma (2018) - Netflix, SonyLiv: Portrays the life of Indian Hockey player Sandeep Singh who overcame his paralysis, re-established himself as the best drag-flicker, and even captained the Indian National Hockey team in 2009.
Moneyball (2011) - Netflix, Prime Video: Follows Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to create a baseball team on a thin budget by using computer-generated analysis to get new players.
Mary Kom (2014) - Netflix: It chronicles the life of Indian Olympic boxer Mary Kom and her hardships before she achieved her ultimate dream.
A Prayer Before Dawn (2017) - Netflix: It is based on the life of an English boxer who was imprisoned in Thailand’s most notorious prison and fought in the Muay Thai Tournament to earn his freedom.