20 Movies Like Facing The Giants

If you like the movie Facing The Giants, you may also like these:

Remember the Titans

Remember the Titans
Remember the Titans
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 71%
Metacritic: 48/100
Information
Runtime: 113 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Awards: 8 wins & 17 nominations
Writer: Gregory Allen Howard
Actors: Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Wood Harris
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“Remember the Titans” is a film based on a true story about a high school football team in the 1970s that overcomes racial tensions and prejudice to come together as a united team. The movie explores themes of racial integration, friendship, and teamwork.

Miracle

Miracle
Miracle
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 81%
Metacritic: 68/100
Information
Runtime: 135 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Awards: 2 wins & 4 nominations
Writer: Eric Guggenheim
Actors: Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson, Nathan West
Language: English
Country: Canada, United States
Data provided by OMDB API

The Miracle movie is about a group of amateur American ice hockey players, led by coach Herb Brooks, who come together to form the 1980 United States Olympic hockey team. Against all odds, they go on to defeat the dominant Soviet Union team in the “Miracle on Ice” and win the gold medal.

The Blind Side

The Blind Side
The Blind Side
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 66%
Metacritic: 53/100
Information
Runtime: 129 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 9 wins & 30 nominations total
Writer: John Lee Hancock, Michael Lewis
Actors: Quinton Aaron, Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“The Blind Side” is a film based on a true story that follows the journey of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American teenager who is taken in by a wealthy Caucasian family. With their support, he overcomes adversity and becomes a successful professional football player.

Coach Carter

Coach Carter
Coach Carter
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 64%
Metacritic: 57/100
Information
Runtime: 136 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Awards: 3 wins & 15 nominations
Writer: Mark Schwahn, John Gatins
Actors: Samuel L. Jackson, Rick Gonzalez, Robert Ri'chard
Language: English
Country: United States, Germany
Data provided by OMDB API

“Coach Carter” is a sports drama film based on a true story, following the journey of a high school basketball coach who instills discipline and academic excellence in his players, leading them to success both on and off the court. The movie explores themes of teamwork, perseverance, and the importance of education.

We Are Marshall

We Are Marshall
We Are Marshall
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 49%
Metacritic: 53/100
Information
Runtime: 131 min
Genre: Drama, Sport
Awards: 1 nomination
Writer: Jamie Linden, Cory Helms
Actors: Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Fox, Anthony Mackie
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“We Are Marshall” is a film based on the true story of the Marshall University football team’s tragic plane crash in 1970, which killed most of the players and coaching staff. The movie follows the team’s struggle to rebuild and overcome adversity, as they strive to honor the memory of their fallen teammates and restore hope to their community.

Remember Sunday

Remember Sunday
Remember Sunday
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Information
Runtime: 96 min
Genre: Drama, Romance
Awards: 1 nomination
Writer: Michael Kase, Barry Morrow
Actors: Alexis Bledel, Zachary Levi, Merritt Wever
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“Remember Sunday” is a romantic drama film about a woman who falls in love with a man who has short-term memory loss and can’t remember her the next day. Despite the challenges, they strive to make their relationship work and find ways to create new memories together.

The Rookie

The Rookie
The Rookie
Internet Movie Database: 8.0/10
Information
Runtime: 43 min
Seasons: 6
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. 2 wins & 2 nominations total
Writer: Alexi Hawley
Actors: Nathan Fillion, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“The Rookie” is a sports drama film based on the true story of Jim Morris, a high school baseball coach who becomes a Major League Baseball pitcher at the age of 35. The movie follows Morris’s journey as he overcomes obstacles and fulfills his dream of playing professional baseball.

The Express

The Express
The Express
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 62%
Metacritic: 58/100
Information
Runtime: 130 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Awards: 1 win & 3 nominations
Writer: Charles Leavitt, Robert Gallagher
Actors: Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Clancy Brown
Language: English
Country: United States, Germany
Data provided by OMDB API

“The Express” is a biographical sports drama film that tells the inspiring true story of Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. The movie follows Davis’s journey as he overcomes racial barriers and personal challenges to become a football legend at Syracuse University.

Invincible

Invincible
Invincible
Internet Movie Database: 8.7/10
Information
Runtime: N/A
Seasons: 3
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
Awards: 5 wins & 11 nominations
Writer: Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker
Actors: Steven Yeun, J.K. Simmons, Sandra Oh
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

The Invincible movie is about a young Polish boy named Zdzisław Beksiński who becomes a renowned painter while navigating the challenges of his eccentric family and the turbulent political climate in Poland. It explores themes of art, family dynamics, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Glory Road

Glory Road
Glory Road
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Metacritic: 58/100
Information
Runtime: 118 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Awards: 2 wins & 3 nominations
Writer: Christopher Cleveland, Bettina Gilois
Actors: Josh Lucas, Derek Luke, Austin Nichols
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“Glory Road” is a sports drama film based on the true story of the Texas Western College basketball team, led by coach Don Haskins, who made history by becoming the first team with an all-black starting lineup to win the NCAA national championship in 1966.”

McFarland, USA

McFarland, USA
McFarland, USA
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
Metacritic: 60/100
Information
Runtime: 129 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Awards: 4 wins & 3 nominations
Writer: Christopher Cleveland, Bettina Gilois, Grant Thompson
Actors: Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Ramiro Rodriguez
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“McFarland, USA” is a sports drama film based on a true story, following a high school cross-country team from a predominantly Latino community in McFarland, California, as they overcome adversity and achieve success under the guidance of their coach. The movie highlights the team’s journey of determination, resilience, and the power of community.

Million Dollar Arm

Million Dollar Arm
Million Dollar Arm
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 65%
Metacritic: 56/100
Information
Runtime: 124 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Awards: 1 win & 2 nominations
Writer: Tom McCarthy
Actors: Jon Hamm, Aasif Mandvi, Alan Arkin
Language: English, Hindi
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

The Million Dollar Arm is a sports drama based on a true story, following a sports agent who travels to India to find talented cricket players and turn them into Major League Baseball pitchers. Through a reality show competition called Million Dollar Arm, he discovers two young athletes and brings them to America to train and compete for a professional contract.

The Mighty Macs

The Mighty Macs
The Mighty Macs
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 47%
Metacritic: 49/100
Information
Runtime: 99 min
Genre: Drama, Sport
Awards: N/A
Writer: Tim Chambers, Anthony Gargano
Actors: Carla Gugino, Marley Shelton, Ellen Burstyn
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“The Mighty Macs” is a sports drama film based on a true story about a struggling women’s basketball team at a small Catholic college in the 1970s. Under the guidance of their determined coach, the team overcomes obstacles and defies expectations to become champions.

The Game Plan

The Game Plan
The Game Plan
Internet Movie Database: 6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 30%
Metacritic: 44/100
Information
Runtime: 110 min
Genre: Comedy, Family, Sport
Awards: 4 nominations
Writer: Nichole Millard, Kathryn Price, Audrey Wells
Actors: Dwayne Johnson, Kyra Sedgwick, Madison Pettis
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“The Game Plan” is a comedy film about a successful NFL quarterback who discovers he has an 8-year-old daughter and must navigate the challenges of fatherhood while balancing his career. As he learns to be a responsible parent, he also learns valuable lessons about the importance of family and love.

The Longshots

The Longshots
The Longshots
Internet Movie Database: 5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 41%
Metacritic: 52/100
Information
Runtime: 94 min
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama
Awards: 2 nominations
Writer: Nick Santora
Actors: Ice Cube, Keke Palmer, Tasha Smith
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“The Longshots” is a sports drama film based on a true story, following the journey of a young girl named Jasmine who becomes the first female quarterback in her town’s Pop Warner football league, with the help of her uncle Curtis, a former football player turned coach. Together, they overcome challenges and inspire their community with their determination and teamwork.

Gridiron Gang

Gridiron Gang
Gridiron Gang
Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 43%
Metacritic: 52/100
Information
Runtime: 125 min
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Awards: N/A
Writer: Jeff Maguire, Jac Flanders
Actors: Dwayne Johnson, Xzibit, L. Scott Caldwell
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“Gridiron Gang” is a sports drama film based on a true story, following a probation officer who forms a football team with juvenile inmates to teach them discipline, teamwork, and redemption. Through the power of football, the film explores the transformative journey of these troubled youths as they strive to overcome their past and find hope for a better future.

Radio

Radio
Radio
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 35%
Metacritic: 38/100
Information
Runtime: 109 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Awards: 3 wins & 5 nominations
Writer: Mike Rich, Gary Smith
Actors: Cuba Gooding Jr., Ed Harris, Debra Winger
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

The movie “Radio” is based on a true story and follows the heartwarming relationship between a high school football coach and a mentally challenged man named Radio, who becomes the team’s inspiration and mascot, teaching them valuable life lessons about compassion and acceptance.

The Karate Kid (2010)

Error: Movie not found!

“The Karate Kid (2010) is about a young boy named Dre Parker who moves to China with his mother and finds himself being bullied by a group of martial arts students. With the help of his maintenance man, Mr. Han, Dre learns kung fu and enters a prestigious tournament to face his bullies.”

Secretariat

Secretariat
Secretariat
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 64%
Metacritic: 61/100
Information
Runtime: 123 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Family
Awards: 3 wins & 6 nominations
Writer: Mike Rich, William Nack
Actors: Diane Lane, John Malkovich, Margo Martindale
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

The Secretariat movie is about the true story of a remarkable racehorse named Secretariat, who became the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years, and the journey of his owner, Penny Chenery, as she navigates the male-dominated world of horse racing to secure his success.

The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness
Internet Movie Database: 8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 67%
Metacritic: 64/100
Information
Runtime: 117 min
Genre: Biography, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 12 wins & 26 nominations total
Writer: Steve Conrad
Actors: Will Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Jaden Smith
Language: English, Cantonese
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“The Pursuit of Happyness” is a biographical drama about Chris Gardner, a struggling salesman and single father, who faces numerous hardships while trying to provide for his son and pursue a career as a stockbroker. Through perseverance and determination, he overcomes obstacles and eventually achieves his dreams.

Leave a Comment

Index