Moneyball
Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill
Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to assemble a baseball team on a lean budget by employing computer-generated analysis to acquire new players.
Why you'll love it
Based on a true story, this film follows the Oakland Athletics' use of analytics to build a competitive baseball team, emphasizing strategy and innovation in sports.
The Damned United
Colm Meaney, Henry Goodman, David Roper
The story of the controversial Brian Clough's 44-day reign as the coach of the English football club Leeds United.
Why you'll love it
A biographical sports drama about Brian Clough's tumultuous 44-day tenure as manager of Leeds United, exploring the pressures of competitive sports.
Bend It Like Beckham
Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Jess Bhamra dreams of playing professional football, but her Sikh parents have plans for her: a law degree and a marriage. Jules, a white female striker, spots Jess playing football and invites her to join the local women's team.
Why you'll love it
A story about a young girl who defies her traditional upbringing to pursue her passion for soccer, highlighting themes of ambition and cultural conflict.