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1. Richard Jewell (2019)
R | 131 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Security guard Richard Jewell is an instant hero after foiling a bomb attack at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, but his life becomes a nightmare when the FBI leaks to the media that he is a suspect in the case.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell, Brandon Stanley, Ryan Boz
Votes: 97,763
2. Munich (2005)
R | 164 min | Action, Drama, History
After the Black September capture and massacre of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympics, five men are chosen to eliminate the people responsible for that fateful day.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, Marie-Josée Croze, Ciarán Hinds
Votes: 238,336 | Gross: $47.40M
3. Chariots of Fire (1981)
PG | 125 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
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.
Director: Hugh Hudson | Stars: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nicholas Farrell, Nigel Havers
Votes: 65,911 | Gross: $58.97M
4. Race (I) (2016)
PG-13 | 134 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
Jesse Owens' quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy.
Director: Stephen Hopkins | Stars: Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Eli Goree, Shanice Banton
Votes: 40,949 | Gross: $19.10M
5. Balls of Fury (2007)
PG-13 | 90 min | Comedy, Crime, Sport
Down-and-out former professional ping-pong phenom, Randy Daytona, is sucked into a maelstrom when FBI Agent Ernie Rodriguez recruits him for a secret mission. Randy is determined to bounce back and win, and to smoke out his father's killer -- arch-fiend Feng.
Director: Robert Ben Garant | Stars: Dan Fogler, Christopher Walken, George Lopez, Maggie Q
Votes: 44,890 | Gross: $32.84M
6. Icarus (2017)
TV-MA | 120 min | Documentary, Sport
When Bryan sets out to uncover the truth about doping in sports, a chance meeting with a Russian scientist transforms his story from a personal experiment into a geopolitical thriller.
Director: Bryan Fogel | Stars: Bryan Fogel, Dave Zabriskie, Don Catlin, Grigory Rodchenkov
Votes: 54,719
7. One Day in September (1999)
R | 94 min | Documentary, History, Sport
The Palestinian terrorist group Black September holds Israeli athletes hostage at the 1972 Summer Olympic Games in Munich.
Director: Kevin Macdonald | Stars: Michael Douglas, Ankie Spitzer, Jamal Al Gashey, Gerald Seymour
Votes: 6,244 | Gross: $0.16M
8. Nowhere to Land (2000 TV Movie)
90 min | Thriller
A pilot must safely land a 747 on which deadly nerve gas has been planted.
Director: Armand Mastroianni | Stars: Jack Wagner, Christine Elise, James Sikking, Mark Lee
Votes: 942
9. The Games (1970)
G | 100 min | Drama, Sport
Four marathon runners (one from England, one from the U.S., a Czechoslovakian, and an Australian Aborigine) prepare to run in the Olympic games. The film follows each one and shows what their motivations are for running in the games.
Director: Michael Winner | Stars: Michael Crawford, Stanley Baker, Ryan O'Neal, Charles Aznavour
Votes: 506
10. I Am Bolt (2016)
PG | 107 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
The legacy of the fastest man in history, Usain Bolt.
Directors: Ben Turner, Gabe Turner | Stars: Usain Bolt, Nugent Walker Jr., Ricky Simms, Glen Mills
Votes: 3,870
11. Freedom's Fury (2006)
90 min | Documentary, Sport
A documentary on the 1956 Olympic semifinal water polo match between Hungary and Russia. Held in Australia, the match occurred as Russian forces were in Budapest, stomping out a popular revolt.
Director: Colin K. Gray | Stars: Viktor Ageyev, Antal Bolvári, János Bük, Sándor Csoóri
Votes: 734
12. The Other Dream Team (2012)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Sport
The incredible story of the 1992 Lithuanian basketball team, whose athletes struggled under Soviet rule, became symbols of Lithuania's independence movement, and - with help from the Grateful Dead - triumphed at the Barcelona Olympics.
Director: Marius A. Markevicius | Stars: Sarunas Marciulionis, Arvydas Sabonis, Rimas Kurtinaitis, Jonas Valanciunas
Votes: 3,686 | Gross: $0.13M
13. Over the Limit (2017)
Not Rated | 74 min | Documentary, Sport
An intimate portrait of the world's most outstanding rhythmic gymnast Margarita Mamun who needs to overcome mental fragility to take part in the Olympic Games.
Director: Marta Prus | Stars: Yana Kudryavtseva, Margarita Mamun, Irina Viner, Amina Zaripova
Votes: 998 | Gross: $0.00M
14. Tokyo Olympiad (1965)
Not Rated | 170 min | Documentary, Sport
Kon Ichikawa examines the beauty and rich drama on display at the 1964 Summer Games in Tokyo, creating a record of observations that range from the expansive to the intimate.
Director: Kon Ichikawa | Stars: Antonio Ambu, Gary Anderson, Gerry Ashworth, Polina Astakhova
Votes: 2,203
15. Paris 2024: Games of the XXXIII Olympiad (2024– )
Sport | Post-production
Broadcast television coverage of the Paris 2024: Summer Olympics Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, an international multi-sport competition that are scheduled to take place in and around Paris, France from 26 July 2024 through 11 August 2024.
Stars: Emmanuel Macron, Anne Hidalgo, Thomas Bach, David Lappartient
16. Moscow 1980: Games of the XXII Olympiad (1980)
Sport
Broadcast television coverage of the Moscow 1980: Summer Olympics Games of the XXII Olympiad, an international multi-sport competition that took place in and around Moscow, Russia, CCCP from 19 July 1980 through 03 August 1980.
Stars: Sergei Belov, Oscar Schmidt, Vladimir Tkachenko, Stanislav Eryomin
Votes: 47
17. London 2012: Games of the XXX Olympiad (2012)
51 min | Sport
Broadcast television coverage of the London 2012: Summer Olympics Games of the XXX Olympiad, an international multi-sport competition that took place in and around London, England, Great Britain from 25 July 2012 through 12 August 2012.
Stars: Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, Stacey Toy, Luc Abalo
Votes: 853
18. Athens 2004: Games of the XXVIII Olympiad (2004)
Sport
Broadcast television coverage of the Athens 2004: Summer Olympics Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, an international multi-sport competition that took place in and around Athens, Attica, Greece from 13 August 2004 through 29 August 2004.
Stars: Chris Marlowe, Karch Kiraly, Heather Cox, Sofía de Grecia
Votes: 484
19. XXX Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony (2012 TV Special)
240 min | Music, Sport
Opening Ceremony to the 2012 Summer Olympics in London with special guests including those of British Royalty and Loyalty and special acts including Her Majesty jumping out of a helicopter ... See full summary »
Stars: Antonia Anderson, Rowan Atkinson, Cherie Blair, Tony Blair
Votes: 682
20. Beijing 2008: Games of the XXIX Olympiad (2008)
Sport
Broadcast television coverage of the Beijing 2008: Summer Olympics Games of the XXIX Olympiad, an international multi-sport competition that took place in and around Beijing, China from 06 August 2008 through 24 August 2008.
Stars: Michael Phelps, Rafael Nadal, Feng Kun, Luc Abalo
Votes: 1,209
21. Mighty Jerome (2010)
TV-G | 84 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
In 1959, at just nineteen years of age, Harry Jerome was Canada's most promising track and field star, and was on his way to the Olympics in Rome. By 1962, after suffering a gruesome leg ... See full summary »
Director: Charles Officer | Stars: Nykeem, Claire Burns, Fidel Dwayne Hodge
Votes: 49
22. Personal Gold: An Underdog Story (2015)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Sport
Four underdog women become America's medal hope at the London Olympics when the men's team is banned during the Lance Armstrong drug scandal.
Directors: Sky Christopherson, Tamara Christopherson | Stars: Dotsie Bausch, Jennie Reed, Sarah Hammer, Reed Albergotti
Votes: 36
23. The World's Greatest Fair (2004)
116 min | History
A fascinating view of the largest World's Fair in history held in 1904. Hundreds of images, early film footage, and engaging interviews bring to life stories of dog-eating tribes on exhibit... See full summary »
Directors: Scott Huegerich, Bob Miano | Stars: John David, Francis Slay, Ozzie Smith
Votes: 66
24. Seoul 1988: Games of the XXIV Olympiad (1988)
Not Rated | 139 min | Sport
Broadcast television coverage of the Seoul 1988: Summer Olympics Games of the XXIV Olympiad, an international multi-sport competition that took place in and around Seoul, Sudogwon, South Korea from 17 September 1988 through 2 October 1988.
Stars: Oscar Schmidt, Arvydas Sabonis, Sarunas Marciulionis, Igors Miglinieks
Votes: 107
25. Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games (1999)
Unrated | 59 min | Documentary, History, Sport
Documentary leading up to, during and after the 1968 Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City. Features interviews with athletes, including John Carlos, Tommie Smith and George Foreman, activist... See full summary »
Director: George Roy | Stars: Neil Amdur, Bob Beamon, Ralph Boston, Avery Brundage
Votes: 104
26. Greg Warren: Where the Field Corn Grows (2020)
59 min | Comedy
Greg Warren is smart enough to understand what he doesn't know, and it's in his common-sense attempt to understand basic agriculture, home repair, or finances that he harvests the ridiculous and absurd.
Director: Eric Abrams | Star: Greg Warren
Votes: 78
27. Les jeux d'Hitler, Berlin 1936 (2016 TV Movie)
85 min | Documentary, History
How Hitler tried to use the 1936 Summer Olympics, which were held in Berlin, Nazi Germany, to promote his Nazi agenda.
Director: Jérôme Prieur | Stars: Adolf Hitler, Denis Podalydès
Votes: 50
28. London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music (2012 TV Special)
200 min | Music, Sport
The Closing Ceremony to the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London with such acts including The Spice Girls, Russell Brand and reenactments of both British Royalty and Loyalty
Director: Kim Gavin | Stars: Ben Ainslie, Alessandra Ambrosio, Gem Archer, Mel B
Votes: 540
29. Mexico City 1968: Games of the XIX Olympiad (1968)
Sport
Broadcast television coverage of the Mexico City 1968: Summer Olympics Games of the XIX Olympiad, an international multi-sport competition that took place in and around Mexico City, Mexico from 12 October 1968 through 27 October 1968.
Stars: Spencer Haywood, Jo Jo White, Anatoli Polivoda, Jim King
Votes: 26
30. Montreal 1976: Games of the XXI Olympiad (1976)
Sport
Broadcast television coverage of the Montreal 1976: Summer Olympics Games of the XXI Olympiad, an international multi-sport competition that took place in and around Montreal, Quebec, Canada from 17 July 1976 through 01 August 1976.
Stars: Jacques Rogge, Fernandão, Shirley Babashoff, Zé Roberto Guimarães
Votes: 41
31. Gold and Glory (1953)
Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary, Sport
Part two of the official film of XV Olympics in Helsinki 1952.
Director: Hannu Leminen | Stars: Reino Palmroth, Paavo Nurmi
Votes: 74
32. 'Give Us the Olympics', Said Ryhmy (1952)
99 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Director: Ilmari Unho | Stars: Reino Valkama, Oiva Luhtala, Assi Nortia, Salli Karuna
Votes: 48
33. Izzy's Quest for Olympic Gold (1995 TV Short)
Animation, Short, Family
Director: Don Spencer | Stars: Alice Ghostley, Justin Shenkarow, Rob Paulsen, Jim Cummings
Votes: 9
34. Return to Mexico City (2009 TV Movie)
46 min | Documentary
In the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, USA medal winners Tommy Smith and John Carlos stood on the victory podium in silent protest during the national Anthem. Each bowed their head and raised... See full summary »
Directors: Joie Jacoby, Maura Mandt | Stars: Neil Amdur, Ralph Boston, Tom Brokaw, Charlene Carlos
Votes: 10
35. Where the World Meets (1952)
Not Rated | 101 min | Documentary, Sport
Part one of the official film of XV Olympics in Helsinki 1952.
Director: Hannu Leminen | Stars: Carl-Erik Creutz, Reino Palmroth, Usko Santavuori, Trygve Lie
Votes: 84
36. Barcelona 1992: Games of the XXV Olympiad (1992)
Sport
Broadcast television coverage of the Barcelona 1992: Summer Olympics Games of the XXV Olympiad, an international multi-sport competition that took place in and around Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain from 24 July 1992 through 09 August 1992.
Stars: Steve Timmons, Oscar Schmidt, Scott Fortune, Amauri Ribeiro
Votes: 91
37. Black Power Salute (2008 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Sport
A film about one of the most iconic images of the 20th century, the moment when the radical spirit of the 1960s upstaged the greatest sporting event in the world. Two men made a courageous ... See full summary »
Director: Geoff Small | Star: Colin Salmon
Votes: 27
38. U.S. Olympic Champions (1952)
Approved | 9 min | Documentary, Short, History
America's finest athletes are seen at the 1952 Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland. The highlights include champion Dick Button's figure skating, the discus-throw and the decathlon, running ... See full summary »
Director: Edmund Reek | Stars: Mel Allen, Dean Smith, Bob Mathias, Dick Button
39. Helsinki 1952: Games of the XV Olympiad (1952– )
Sport
Broadcast television coverage of the Helsinki 1952: Summer Olympics Games of the XV Olympiad, an international multi-sport competition that took place in and around Helsinki, Finland from 19 July 1952 through 03 August 1952.
Stars: Erik von Frenckell, Sigfrid Edström, Juho Kusti Paasikivi, Udham Singh
Votes: 24
40. Olympian ovella (1952)
10 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Yrjö Haapanen | Stars: Martti Jukola, Erik von Frenckell, Hannes Kolehmainen, Eino Tulenheimo
41. The Xth Olympiad at Los Angeles (1932)
18 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Thomas Hampson, Patrick O'Callaghan, Stella Walsh, Babe Didrikson Zaharias
42. Olympia 1972 in München (1997– )
Documentary
Stars: Eberhard Stanjek, Joachim Fuchsberger, Karin Janz, Karin Büttner-Janz
43. Olympiaradio 1952 (1952)
8 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Harry Lewing | Star: Carl-Erik Creutz
44. Summer of Gold (2021 Podcast Series)
History, Sport
Summer of Gold is a sports podcast that tells the story of the 1996 Olympic Games through the lens of the women Olympians who dominated that summer. The program is hosted by Michelle Kwan ... See full summary »
Star: Michelle Kwan
45.
Beijing 2008: Games of the XXIX Olympiad (2008)
Episode:
Beijing 2008 Olympics Games Opening Ceremony
(2008)
245 min | Sport
Coverage of the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Directors: Nicholas Rich, Katie Walsh | Stars: Luc Abalo, Bakhyt Akhmetov, Claudia Bach, Jan Peter Balkenende
Votes: 1,080
46.
Sydney 2000: Games of the XXVII Olympiad (2000)
Episode:
Day 9
(2000)
Sport
Coverage of the super heavyweight class, Greco-Roman wrestling.
Stars: Bakhyt Akhmetov, Simona Amanar, Kourosh Bagheri, Michel Batista
Votes: 10
47.
London 2012: Games of the XXX Olympiad (2012)
Episode:
Day 1
(2012)
Sport
Coverage of men's team archery, cycling, women's foil fencing, judo, shooting, swimming and women's 48 kg weightlifting.
Directors: Kim Gavin, Shahn Devendran | Stars: Denis Abliazin, Tontowi Ahmad, Mohammad Ahsan, Foluke Akinradewo
Votes: 11
48.
Real Time with Bill Maher (2015– )
Ep. #648: Coleman Hughes, Bob Costas, Caitlin Flanagan
(2024 Podcast Episode)
News
Star: Bill Maher
49.
Hard Quiz (2016– )
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2016)
27 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Can World War II aircraft expert Andy, Summer Olympics expert Michael or Eurovision expert Holly ensure that it's Game Over for Nintendo expert Jason?
Stars: Tom Gleeson, Andy, Holly, Jason
Votes: 6
50.
Tokyo 2020: Games of the XXXII Olympiad (2021)
Episode:
Opening Ceremony
(2021)
240 min | Sport
The 2020 Summer Olympics opening ceremony is scheduled to take place on 23 July 2021 at Olympic Stadium, Tokyo.
Director: Mansai Nomura | Stars: Luc Abalo, Alaaeldin Abouelkassem, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Muhammad Isa Ahmad
Votes: 77