Disney loves to tell inspirational stories, and nothing is more inspiring than a sports team that weathers adversity and succeeds. Disney has made many great sports movies, many of which are based on true stories.
Whether it’s a soccer team that unites amid discrimination or a Jamaican toboggan team that surpasses expectations, Disney and their filmmakers share real, compelling stories The guide shows how sport can bring people together in fierce competition. The power of being together. Audiences as well as critics have praised the films for their engaging stories and warm spirit. Here are the 10 best Disney sports movies, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
Best game of all time – 63%
best game of all time Directed by Bill Paxton, the film follows Francis Umet (Shia LaBeouf) as he struggles with class prejudice and ultimately wins the 1913 US Open.
While a 63% rating is good enough to keep the film fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, many critics feel the film follows almost every cliché of a true sports movie. However, the compelling cast and touching story won over a sufficient number of critics to give the film a positive review.
Million Dollar Arm – 65%
million dollar arm Jon Hamm plays JB Bernstein, a sports agent trying to save his career. In search of the big league’s next pitcher, he travels to India and finds two young cricketers who throw strong balls but know very little about baseball. JB is trying to help them adjust to life in America and turn them into professional pitchers.
Critics were able to escape the charms of Jon Hamm and the rest of the cast, but million dollar arm Doesn’t bring anything new to Disney’s sports movie formula.
Invincible – 72%
The dream of many people is to be able to play for their favorite team. Here are inspirational true story ideas invincible. Lifetime Philadelphia Eagles fan Vince Papaley (Mark Wahlberg) gets a trial for the Eagles and becomes the oldest rookie to join an NFL team who has never played in college.
It’s a Disney sports movie, and there are critics who are tired of Disney’s cheesy, heartwarming formula. However, his soaring, deep message and passion for football won him over.
Miss the Titans – 73%
miss giants Focus on a high school in Virginia where football means everything. When an all-white school is merged with an all-black school, the group must stick together, overcome prejudice, and unite. In addition to the great football moments, miss giants There are deep social commentary not seen in many Disney movies.
Denzel Washington’s stellar performance helped bridge the gap between players, especially with his memorable speech at Gettysburg. Surprisingly, the film received 73% positive reviews, but some critics still couldn’t get past a predictable formula.
Runs cool -76%
obstacle Featuring one of the most unique stories in all of sports. Four Jamaican skaters are eager to compete in the Winter Olympics despite having never seen snow. With the help of former champion Irving “Irv” Blitzer (John Candy), Team Jamaica begins to prepare for the Olympics and fight for glory.
obstacle It follows the sports movie formula, but the comedy in the film is appreciated by many critics more than the average Disney sports movie. Candy’s hilarious performances and four skaters make this a great time to have a good time.
Safety – 79%
This is Disney’s latest sports movie and easily one of the best Disney+ original movies. Safety It’s about freshman football player Clemson Ray McElrathbey. While trying to balance school and football, he also takes on the responsibility of looking after his younger brother through a series of unfortunate circumstances.
With the help of his team and the Clemson community, Ray found a way to balance things out and become an inspiration. Although criticized for being too sentimental, Safety The values of family and brotherhood are strongly conveyed, making it an undeniably satisfying movie.
American McFarlane – 81%
McFarland USA stars Kevin Costner as Jim White, the track and field coach at a Latino high school in California. He and his athletes don’t have much in common, but are a team through family values, a strong work ethic and commitment to one another.
Of course, some critics took issue with the film’s predictability, but most found the story compelling, thanks to Costner’s strong performance and young cast. The relationship between the players is really good and they have a close relationship with the coach. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.
Miracle – 81%
Many of Disney’s sports movies tell more puzzling stories that many people have never heard. MiracleStill, it captures one of the most pivotal moments in American sports history and the Winter Olympics.
Coach Herb Brooks (Kurt Russell) assembles a hockey team full of young college stars who beat the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics with incredible odds. Critics praised Russell’s performance and cho Miracle The feeling many Americans felt when the US hockey team miraculously beat was welcomed.
Rookie – 84%
exist rookieCoach Jim Morris (Dennis Quaid) gets a second chance to fulfill his dream after the opportunity presents itself, which will give him a chance to try his hand at Major League Baseball.
many reviewers found rookie It’s refreshing, as many have praised its gentle handling of this true story. It has great acting and is never emotionally manipulated like some of Disney’s other sports feature films. It’s been criticized for being a bit long, but mostly it’s a heartwarming family movie that baseball fans will appreciate.
Queen Katwi – 94%
queen katvi is Disney’s sports movie with the lowest rating because it’s not as popular as the others, but has the highest rating. It is based on the extraordinary true story of Phiona (Madina Nalwanga) who grew up in the Katwe slum in Kampala, Uganda.
When she meets Robert Cattende (David Oyelowo), a chess evangelist who teaches chess to children, she finds success with her new chess skills and a chance to escape a life of poverty. With stellar performances by Nalwanga, Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong’o, critics loved the film and found they invested in the film’s cultural and emotional themes, despite the clichés. its.