Are you looking for a new movie to watch? In honor of Sports Week at the BGCMT, we will be highlighting some fun sports movies, old and new, that you can check out with your friends and family.
The Sandlot is a classic sports movie centered around a group of young baseball players who spend their summer playing in a shabby local sandlot. They take young Scott Smalls into their group and navigate the adventures of growing up together. This film was released in 1993 and can be viewed on Disney+. The trailer is also available on YouTube.
Soul Surfer tells the true story of Bethany Hamilton, a competitive surfer from Kauai, Hawaii. In a tragic surfing accident, Bethany loses her left arm in a shark attack. The movie follows Bethany as she rebuilds her life and her confidence on the surfboard. This movie was released over 10 years ago in 2011, but it is available to stream on Netflix and Roku.
Space Jam: A New Legacy is a spin on the classic 90s original. It stars legendary basketball player LeBron James, who is taken prisoner by an AI software and must compete in a basketball game in order to win his freedom. It is available with premium subscriptions to Hulu or HBO Max, and you can watch the trailer on YouTube.
Home Team is a sports comedy released this past year about an ex-NFL coach who reconnects with his son through coaching his middle school football team. The film is available on Netflix, and you can watch the trailer here.