Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Newark Athlete List

• The Sandlot - Focuses on a group of young friends with a passion for sports.
• Friday Night Lights - Explores the impact of high school football on a community.
• Remember the Titans - A sports film about teamwork and overcoming racial tensions.
• Rocky - A classic sports drama centered on an underdog boxer.
• The Blind Side - Inspired by a true story about football and family.
• A League of Their Own - Highlights female athletes challenging gender norms.
• Moneyball - A unique take on baseball analytics and team building.
• Coach Carter - Focuses on a basketball coach's dedication to his players' lives.
• The Mighty Ducks - Features a youth hockey team with a misfit coach.
• Miracle - Based on the true story of the 1980 US Olympic hockey team.
• The Wrestler - Follows an aging wrestler trying to regain his former glory.
• Zathura - While more of a sci-fi adventure, it features brotherly bonding.
• Hoop Dreams - A documentary about two high school basketball players' lives.
• Gridiron Gang - A story about troubled teens forming a football team.
• The Fighter - A biographical sports drama about boxing and family struggles.
• Slap Shot - A comedy centering around a minor league hockey team.
• More Than a Game - Documentary about LeBron James and his high school basketball team.
• Bend It Like Beckham - Focuses on a girl's passion for soccer and culture clashes.
• We Are Marshall - Tells the story of a college football team after a tragedy.
• The Longest Yard - A group of inmates play football against the guards.
• National Velvet - A young girl trains a horse for a prestigious race.
• The Express - Based on the true story of college football star Ernie Davis.
• The Goon - A comedy about hockey enforcers and team rivalries.
• Cool Runnings - A comedy based on the first Jamaican bobsled team.
• Chasing Mavericks - A biographical film about surfing and mentorship.
• The Staff of Life - A film about community, sports, and friendship.
• Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story - A comedy about an underdog dodgeball team.
• The King’s Speech - Not a sports film, but focuses on personal triumph and overcoming challenges.
• Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo - Centers around a group of friends and their shared love for dance.
• Pumping Iron - A documentary focusing on bodybuilding and competition.
• Spirit of the Marathon - Focuses on the challenges of marathon training and competition.
• Battle of the Sexes - Based on the famous tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.
• The Way Back - A story about redemption through coaching and basketball.
• I, Tonya - A biographical film about figure skater Tonya Harding.
• The Great Invincible Iron Fish - Features sports themes and overcoming personal conflicts.
• Cool Change - A film about personal transformation through adventure.
• Soul Surfer - Based on the true story of a young surfer overcoming adversity.
• The Last Dance - Documentary series focusing on Michael Jordan's career and championship run.
• All American - A drama series centered around high school football and personal challenges.
• Ted Lasso - A comedy about an American football coach leading a soccer team in England.