Soccer Movies and TV Shows

Last updated: May 22, 2026

This list of our favorite soccer movies and TV shows has something for every fan of the beautiful game -- from documentaries about legends of the sport to uplifting friendship stories. Many of them also promote character strengths like perseverance and teamwork. So grab your cleats and lace up for some fun family viewing. And for even more goal-worthy picks, try our Kids' Sports Games, Best Sports Books, and Great Sports Movies lists.

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Brum: Soccer Hero and Other Stories Poster Image

MOVIE

Brum: Soccer Hero and Other Stories

age 4+

When you need a break from Elmo and Barney.

September 7, 2004 2004 NR (70 minutes)

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Air Bud: World Pup Poster Image

MOVIE

Air Bud: World Pup

age 5+

Wholesome, endearing dog movie will delight grade schoolers.

April 5, 2000 2000 G (83 minutes)

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Early Man

age 6+

Charming prehistoric tribute to "sacred game" of soccer.

February 16, 2018 2018 PG (89 minutes)

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MOVIE

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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MOVIE

Strike

age 7+

Stop-motion comedy is a gold mine of heart and hilarity.

April 7, 2020 2020 NR (100 minutes)

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TV

Supa Strikas: Rookie Season

age 7+

Fun soccer prequel has life lessons and some tense moments.

YouTube Kids' Animation (2021)

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The Big Green

age 7+

Underdog soccer team tale sticks to feel-good formula.

May 4, 1995 1995 PG (100 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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Back of the Net

age 8+

Wholesome, feel-good story of misfit at soccer camp.

August 13, 2019 2019 NR (98 minutes)

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TV

David Beckham's Soccer USA

age 8+

Beckham bends it, American style.

Fox Soccer Channel Reality TV (2007)

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Little Angels movie poster: Dean Cain crouches beneath a huddled team of 12-year-old girl soccer players

MOVIE

Little Angels

age 8+

Upbeat underdog soccer tale scores with positive messaging.

June 6, 2025 2025 NR (110 minutes)

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MOVIE

Soccer Mom

age 8+

Emily Osment stars in mom-daughter bonding tale.

September 23, 2008 2008 PG (92 minutes)

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Underdogs United TV show poster: The Underdogs United Team, Capi, Emma, Kiko, Gigi and Beto pose in the middle of the Sportsville soccer field.

TV

Underdogs United

age 8+

Mid-rank Argentine soccer series scores high on teamwork.

Hulu Kids' Animation (2024)

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TV

F2 Finding Football

age 9+

Family-friendly soccer docu mixes culture, music, sports.

YouTube Premium Reality TV (2018)

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MOVIE

Mi Amigo Alexis

age 10+

Sweet subtitled soccer tale has some mature themes.

May 30, 2019 2019 NR (100 minutes)

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Rafa Márquez: El Capitán Movie Poster: Screaming soccer player running

MOVIE

Rafa Márquez: El Capitán

age 10+

Moving sports docu has brief drug trafficking reference.

June 6, 2024 2024 NR (82 minutes)

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MOVIE

Shaolin Soccer

age 10+

Nontraditional underdog sports team story has violence.

March 26, 2004 2004 PG (111 minutes)

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MOVIE

Underdogs

age 10+

Soccer-themed story has strong message, some iffy humor.

August 27, 2014 2014 PG (106 minutes)

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MOVIE

Victory

age 10+

WWII sporting drama has some language, violence.

July 16, 1981 1981 PG (116 minutes)

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TV

Phenoms

age 11+

Solid soccer doc features 2018 FIFA World Cup bound-players.

Fox Reality TV (2018)

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