Are you a sports fanatic? If so, you probably find yourself wishing there was a game on TV all the time. Netflix as a ton of programming for those times when you can’t tune into a live game. The next time you want to sit down with a snack and a bubbly beverage, tune into Netflix, and watch any one of these movies and shows about sports. The game might not be on, but these will quench your thirst for live-action.
Ali
Are you a boxing fan? If so, Ali is right up your alley. The movie shows a side of Mohamad Ali that few have ever seen. You get to see Ali in the squared circle and out of it. Ali was one of the greatest athletes of all time, and he also brought with him plenty of drama. The movie has a way of capturing who Ali is without missing out on all of the action in the squared circle.
Lance Armstrong Stop at Nothing
Lance Armstrong is by far one of the best cyclists to ever live. His carer is also packed full of controversy. We’re not going to spoil the story for you, but let’s just say that he has plenty of skeletons in his closet. You are going to be so surprised to learn what lengths Lance Armstrong was willing to go to win.
Miracle
Miracle is a feel-good story about a group of underdogs who come out victorious. If you’re an ice hockey fan, you will love watching this movie. However, anyone who loves a happy ending will enjoy seeing what happens on the ice. The Americans pull off an unprecedented victory in the Olympics, and the rest is history.
Raising The Bar
Raising The Bar takes a look at gymnastics like you’ve never seen them before. All you guys out there probably have no idea how cutthroat the world of gymnastics is. You will learn exactly what the behind the scenes lives of gymnastics are by watching Raising The Bar. Don’t be surprised when your jaw drops to the floor several times. These women are something else, and the talent they have is mind-boggling.
Space Jam
Space Jam is a hilarious look at Michael Jordan like you’ve never seen him before. Michael teams up with some of your favorite Looney Toon characters in one of the most iconic sports movies ever. Space Jam is a great movie for the whole family that even dad will enjoy.
The Waterboy
Adam Sandler is at his very best in this movie. The Waterboy is a football-themed movie that is sure to cause you to bust a gut laughing. Sandler delivers like he usually does, and the movie is, without a doubt, one of his classics. Sandler fans and those who love football should pull up a chair and watch this movie.
Break out the snacks and enjoy
There’s not much to do now except get your snacks ready and enjoy. These movies should keep you busy for quite some time. Netflix is great because you don’t need to keep an eye on your watch to know when the movie is going to begin. You can watch any of these movies at your leisure and pause them for later viewing if you must.