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Eddie the Eagle
Why this pick
Like Cool Runnings, it turns an improbable Olympic dream into an affectionate underdog comedy, balancing broad humour with a sincere, crowd-pleasing belief in perseverance.
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MOVIE1993 1h 38m USA
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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The Mighty Ducks
Why this pick
Its disgraced coach and misfit young team echo Cool Runnings’ warm team-building arc, with buoyant comedy and satisfying sports-movie momentum.
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McFarland, USA
Why this pick
Another heartfelt sports story about an unlikely coach-team partnership, built around communal pride, determined outsiders and an earned emotional lift.
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A League of Their Own
Why this pick
This shares the film’s playful ensemble spirit, period-sports charm and affection for a team proving it belongs on a bigger stage.
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Queen of Katwe
Why this pick
A vibrant, family-friendly underdog drama with the same generosity toward ambition, mentorship and a community rallying behind an unexpected competitor.
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01 / THE STORY
Inspired by the true story of the first Jamaican Olympic bobsled team.
When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican Bobsled Team.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Bill Dow
Registration Official
Peter Outerbridge
Josef Grool
Raymond J. Barry
Kurt Hemphill
Malik Yoba
Yul Brenner
Paul Coeur
Roger
Larry Gilman
Larry
Doug E. Doug
Sanka Coffie
Leon
Derice Bannock