Movies About Female Athletes

Last updated: February 3, 2026

From soccer to skating, girls are just as likely to be involved in — and love — sports as boys are. These movies focus on some of our favorite sporty movie girls. Score! And for even more goal-worthy picks, try our Kids' Sports Games, Best Sports Books, and Sports Legends in the Movies lists.

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An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars Poster Image

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An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars

age 6+

Sweet, inspiring tale about a girl reaching for her dreams.

July 3, 2012 2012 NR (94 minutes)

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Her Best Move

age 7+

Teen girl soccer tale has more heart than plot.

October 17, 2006 2006 G (102 minutes)

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Ice Princess

age 7+

Sweet, inspiring story tween girls will love.

March 18, 2005 2005 G (92 minutes)

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National Velvet

age 7+

Great family movie; even better for horse lovers.

December 14, 1944 1944 G (123 minutes)

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The Mighty Macs

age 7+

Tame girls' basketball tale is sentimental but inspiring.

October 21, 2011 2011 G (97 minutes)

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Alex & Me

age 8+

Kid-friendly soccer tale scores with positive messages.

June 12, 2018 2018 G (72 minutes)

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Believe in Me

age 8+

Sweet, feel-good sports flick is girl-powered.

March 8, 2007 2007 PG (108 minutes)

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In Search of Greatness

age 8+

Insightful sports docu connects passion, play to genius.

November 2, 2018 2018 PG-13 (80 minutes)

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Ballerina

age 9+

Great ballet docu about five girls with no iffy content.

August 31, 2006 2006 NR (77 minutes)

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Chak De! India

age 9+

Indian underdog sports film will make American girls cheer.

August 10, 2007 2007 NR (140 minutes)

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Lindsey Vonn: In the Moment

age 9+

Inspiring sports docu with great role model; one F word.

March 13, 2011 2011 NR (59 minutes)

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A League of Their Own

age 10+

Terrific story of women's baseball has great messages.

July 1, 1992 1992 PG (124 minutes)

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Home Court movie poster: Ashley Chea is shooting a basketball layup

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Home Court

age 10+

Inspiring docu follows teen girl's basketball ups and downs.

May 5, 2024 2024 NR (95 minutes)

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Ladies First

age 10+

Inspiring but cautionary docu about woman archer from India.

July 7, 2017 2017 G (39 minutes)

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Little Giants

age 10+

Underdog comedy with potty humor and positive messages.

March 2, 1999 1999 PG (106 minutes)

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Overcomer

age 10+

Well-made Christian drama succeeds despite stereotyping.

August 23, 2019 2019 PG (119 minutes)

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Ride Like a Girl

age 10+

Woman gallops through boundaries in inspiring sports drama.

March 13, 2020 2020 PG (98 minutes)

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Soul Surfer

age 10+

Earnest sports biopic tugs at heart despite clichés.

April 8, 2011 2011 PG (105 minutes)

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True Spirit is based on a real story of a girl who sailed around the world.

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True Spirit

age 10+

Teen faces perilous scenarios in inspirational true tale.

February 3, 2023 2023 NR (109 minutes)

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Young Woman and the Sea Movie Poster: Trudy stands on the shore in front of a dramatic sky and seascape

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Young Woman and the Sea

age 10+

Stirring sports biopic takes on sexism; little iffy content.

May 31, 2024 2024 PG (129 minutes)

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