Olympics Movies to Prep the Family For Rio

Published on 8/6/2016 at 7:36 AM

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.