Olympics Movies to Prep the Family For Rio
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Cue the nostalgia with these inspiring Olympics movies for the whole family, from our friends at Common Sense Media.
Ready to go for the gold for your next family movie night? Our favorite Olympics-themed flicks 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!)
Cool Runnings
Delightful, tween-friendly story of Jamaican bobsledders.
Prefontaine
Legendary runner's story is compelling, tragic.
Eddie the Eagle
Crowd-pleasing underdog story gets a little racy.
The Gabby Douglas Story
Strong positive messages in otherwise rote athlete biopic.
Chariots of Fire
Brilliant true story of 1924 Olympic footrace.
Miracle
Moving story of the 1980 Olympic hockey team.
Lindsey Vonn: In the Moment
Inspiring sports docu with great role model; one F word.
The Cutting Edge
Guilty-pleasure '90s romance you can skate to.
Race
Fine performances propel well-intentioned Owens biopic.
Red Army
Fascinating documentary about legendary Soviet hockey team.
Touch the Wall
Strong female role models in Olympic swimming docu.
T-Rex
Inspirational yet troubling, edgy doc about female boxer.
Top Spin
Teens chase Olympic dreams in compelling sports documentary.