Spirit of the Marathon
Dick Beardsley, Ryan Bradley, Leah Caille
The first ever feature-length film to capture the essence, drama and unique spectacle of the famed 26.2-mile race, the production features five runners - three amateurs and two elites - as they train for and ultimately run the Chi...
Why you'll love it
This documentary follows the journey of six marathon runners, showcasing the charitable spirit of these events.
Marathon Man
Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier, Roy Scheider
After the shocking murder of his older brother, a New York history student finds himself inexplicably hounded by shadowy government agents on the trail of a Nazi war criminal who is trying to retrieve smuggled diamonds.
Why you'll love it
While not about charity marathons, the film's themes of endurance and perseverance resonate with marathon runners.
Chariots of Fire
Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nicholas Farrell
Two British track athletes, one a determined Jew and the other a devout Christian, are driven to win in the 1924 Olympics as they wrestle with issues of pride and conscience.
Why you'll love it
This classic film about two athletes in the 1924 Olympics captures the spirit of competition and sportsmanship found in marathons.
Brittany Runs a Marathon
Jillian Bell, Jennifer Dundas, Patch Darragh
A young woman decides to make positive changes in her life by training for the New York City Marathon.
Why you'll love it
A woman living in New York takes up running to get her life back on track, eventually aiming to compete in the New York City Marathon.
Run Fatboy Run
Simon Pegg, Thandiwe Newton, Hank Azaria
Five years after jilting his pregnant fiancée on their wedding day, out-of-shape Dennis decides to run a marathon to win her back.
Why you'll love it
The protagonist trains for a marathon to win back his ex-fiancée, demonstrating the power of determination and commitment.