Olympics Movies

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Ready to go for the gold for your next family movie night? Our favorite Olympics-themed movies have something for everyone, from moving biopic drama to crush-worthy romance. And they'll all leave you cheering by the time the credits roll. (Or, if you like your sports action a bit more participatory, try our Olympics Video Games list!)

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Cool Runnings movie poster: Jamaica bobsled team looks cold in summer clothes next to bobsled on ice

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Cool Runnings

age 8+

Delightful underdog story of Jamaican Olympic bobsledders.

October 10, 1993 1993 PG (98 minutes)

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Miracle movie poster: A hockey player in USA jersey celebrates with his arms outstretched

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Miracle

age 8+

Moving story of the 1980 Olympic hockey team.

February 6, 2004 2004 PG (130 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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Red Army

age 9+

Fascinating documentary about legendary Soviet hockey team.

January 23, 2015 2015 PG (85 minutes)

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The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar

age 9+

By-the-book yet inspiring biopic of superstar gymnast.

February 3, 2018 2018 NR (86 minutes)

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I Am Bolt

age 10+

Winning docu celebrates world's fastest man; mild cursing.

December 6, 2016 2016 PG (107 minutes)

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Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story movie poster: Paul Wuthrich stands in front of high jumper who's jumping over a bar

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Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

age 10+

Inspiring underdog sports drama has positive messages.

April 25, 2025 2025 PG (103 minutes)

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Touch the Wall

age 10+

Strong female role models in Olympic swimming docu.

November 28, 2014 2014 NR (101 minutes)

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Chariots of Fire

age 11+

Brilliant true story of 1924 Olympic footrace.

September 25, 1981 1981 PG (124 minutes)

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Ice Castles

age 11+

Schmaltzy classic skating movie for romantics.

December 31, 1978 1978 PG (108 minutes)

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Miracle: The Boys of ‘80 movie poster: The team poses on the rink.

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Miracle: The Boys of '80

age 11+

Language, some violence in uplifting historical docu.

January 30, 2026 2026 NR (101 minutes)

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Runner

age 11+

Stirring, inspiring sports docu about overcoming adversity.

June 19, 2020 2020 NR (88 minutes)

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Top Spin

age 11+

Teens chase Olympic dreams in compelling sports documentary.

November 15, 2014 2014 NR (80 minutes)

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Eddie the Eagle

age 12+

Crowd-pleasing underdog story gets a little racy.

February 26, 2016 2016 PG-13 (105 minutes)

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Race

age 12+

Fine performances propel well-intentioned Owens biopic.

February 19, 2016 2016 PG-13 (134 minutes)

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The Gabby Douglas Story

age 12+

Strong positive messages in otherwise rote athlete biopic.

April 15, 2014 2014 NR (86 minutes)

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Athlete A

age 13+

Thorough docu about U.S. gymnastics abuse scandal.

June 24, 2020 2020 PG-13 (103 minutes)

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Prefontaine

age 13+

Legendary runner's story is compelling, tragic.

January 24, 1997 1997 PG-13 (107 minutes)

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The Boys in the Boat Movie Poster: Coach Al Ulbrickson stands on a dock, looking down at his team in their boat

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The Boys in the Boat

age 13+

Heartwarming, historical sports drama; smoking, language.

December 25, 2023 2023 PG-13 (124 minutes)

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The Fire Inside movie poster: Claressa (Ryan Destiny) squats in a boxing ring, with Jason (Brian Tyree Henry) standing behind her

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The Fire Inside

age 13+

Powerful boxing biopic spotlights resilience and inequity.

December 25, 2024 2024 PG-13 (109 minutes)

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