Movies about Running
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1. Without Limits (1998)
PG-13 | 117 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
The life of renowned runner Steve Prefontaine and his relationship with legendary coach Bill Bowerman.
Director: Robert Towne | Stars: Billy Crudup, Donald Sutherland, Monica Potter, Jeremy Sisto
Votes: 6,335 | Gross: $0.78M
2. Run, Fat Boy, Run (2007)
PG-13 | 100 min | Comedy, Romance, Sport
Five years after jilting his pregnant fiancée on their wedding day, out-of-shape Dennis decides to run a marathon to win her back.
Director: David Schwimmer | Stars: Simon Pegg, Thandie Newton, Hank Azaria, Dylan Moran
Votes: 63,785 | Gross: $6.00M
3. Saint Ralph (2004)
PG-13 | 98 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport
Saint Ralph is the unlikely story of Ralph Walker, a ninth grader who outran everyone's expectations except his own in his bold quest of trying to win the 1954 Boston Marathon.
Director: Michael McGowan | Stars: Adam Butcher, Campbell Scott, Jennifer Tilly, Michael Kanev
Votes: 5,601 | Gross: $0.80M
4. The Terry Fox Story (1983 TV Movie)
96 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
The true story about the Canadian cancer amputee hero who decided to run across Canada on only one leg to raise money for cancer research.
Director: Ralph L. Thomas | Stars: Eric Fryer, Robert Duvall, Chris Makepeace, Rosalind Chao
Votes: 474
5. Spirit of the Marathon (2007)
PG | 104 min | Documentary, Sport
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 ... See full summary »
Director: Jon Dunham | Stars: Dick Beardsley, Ryan Bradley, Leah Caille, Deena Kastor
Votes: 554
6. 4 Minute Mile (2014)
PG-13 | 96 min | Drama, Sport
A former track coach decides to train a student with natural athletic talent. Tragedy strikes, forcing the student to confront everything that has been holding him back.
Director: Charles-Olivier Michaud | Stars: Kelly Blatz, Richard Jenkins, Kim Basinger, Cam Gigandet
Votes: 2,557
7. The Long Run (2001)
R | 112 min | Drama, Sport
A failed track coach finally finds someone who he believes has what it takes to win.
Director: Jean Stewart | Stars: Armin Mueller-Stahl, Nthati Moshesh, Paterson Joseph, Seputla Sebogodi
Votes: 318
8. Endurance (1998)
G | 83 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
The gold medal for the men's 10,000-metre race in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics is won by Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie.
Directors: Leslie Woodhead, Bud Greenspan | Stars: Haile Gebrselassie, Shawananness Gebrselassie, Yonas Zergaw, Tedesse Haile
Votes: 360 | Gross: $0.23M
9. Four Minutes (2005 TV Movie)
Biography, Drama, History
The story of the four minute mile-breaker Roger Bannister.
Director: Charles Beeson | Stars: Jamie Maclachlan, Christopher Plummer, Shaun Smyth, Amy Rutherford
Votes: 347
10. Prefontaine (1997)
PG-13 | 106 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
Based on the life of Olympic hopeful Steve Prefontaine, a long distance runner who lived in Oregon and died young
Director: Steve James | Stars: Jared Leto, R. Lee Ermey, Ed O'Neill, Breckin Meyer
Votes: 6,577 | Gross: $0.53M
11. Runners High (2006)
86 min | Documentary
When teenagers from one of the nation's toughest neighborhoods in Oakland, California sign up to train for a marathon, they begin the journey of a lifetime. Runners High is an intimate, ... See full summary »
Directors: Alex D. da Silva, Justine Jacob
Votes: 73
12. Run for Your Life (I) (2008)
Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Without one eccentric first-generation Jewish immigrant from Transylvania, the New York City Marathon simply wouldn't exist. Ehrlich's fun, loving, and inspirational tribute to the late ... See full summary »
Director: Judd Ehrlich | Stars: Fred Lebow, Ed Koch, Nina Kuscsik, Bill Rodgers
Votes: 164
13. Fast Women (2010)
97 min | Documentary, Sport
Fast Women follows four female runners from the same local running club as they aspire to reach their goals. Three women are aiming for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, while the fourth is... See full summary »
Director: George Delalis | Stars: June Estrada, Ronald Hyde, Susan Loken, Brett Schumacher
14. Beyond the Expedition: Running the Sahara (2008 TV Movie)
Documentary
As three ultra-athletes attempt to run across the Sahara desert, 4500 miles, two marathons a day, for more than 111 days, they will face the most extreme conditions on earth. To support ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Rosen | Stars: Matt Damon, Charlie Engle, Marc Joubert, Kevin Lin
15. The Athlete (2009)
Not Rated | 92 min | Biography, Drama
Running the streets of Rome in 1960, an unknown, barefooted Ethiopian man stunned the world by winning Olympic gold in the marathon. Overnight, Abebe Bikila became a sports legend. A hero ... See full summary »
Directors: Davey Frankel, Rasselas Lakew | Stars: Rasselas Lakew, Dag Malmberg, Ruta Gedmintas, Abba Waka Dessalegn
Votes: 219
16. Town of Runners (2012)
PG | 80 min | Documentary, Sport
Town of Runners is a feature documentary about young runners from the Ethiopian rural town of Bekoji, home to the current Olympic and World Champions Tirunesh Dibaba and Kenenisa Bekele. ... See full summary »
Director: Jerry Rothwell
Votes: 126
17. The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)
Not Rated | 104 min | Drama, Sport
A juvenile offender (Sir Tom Courtenay) at a tough reform school impresses its Governor (Sir Michael Redgrave) with his running ability and is encouraged to compete in an upcoming race, but faces ridicule from his peers.
Director: Tony Richardson | Stars: Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage, Alec McCowen
Votes: 7,129
18. Running the Sahara (2007)
TV-G | 102 min | Documentary, Sport
Three men attempt to become the first humans to run coast to coast across the Sahara Desert.
Director: James Moll | Stars: Matt Damon, Charlie Engle, Kevin Lin, Ray Zahab
Votes: 505
19. Volcanic Sprint (2007)
Not Rated | 53 min | Documentary
The sleepy town of Buea in the Southwest Province of Cameroon hosts Africa's most grueling footrace: the Mt. Cameroon Race of Hope, a marathon-length sprint 10,000 feet up a live volcano, ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Dorst | Stars: Sarah Etonge, John Ekema, Max Mwambo, Pierrot Talla
Votes: 21
20. Ultramarathon Man: 50 Marathons, 50 States, 50 Days (2008)
109 min | Documentary
Dean Karnazes also known as the UltraMarathon Man has inspired thousands of runners. This is the epilogue to Karnazes' 50 day expedition. Dean Karnazes completed 50 Marathons in 50 States ... See full summary »
Director: J.B. Benna | Stars: Alexandria Karnazes, Dean Karnazes, Fran Karnazes, Julie Karnazes
Votes: 93
21. De Marathon (2012)
107 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport
After finding out that they have a debt of EUR40.000 with the tax service, four very out-of-shape men working at a car shop start to train for a marathon, in which they can win the money to pay the debt.
Director: Diederick Koopal | Stars: Stefan de Walle, Martin van Waardenberg, Marcel Hensema, Frank Lammers
Votes: 6,001
22. Marathon Man (1976)
R | 125 min | Crime, Thriller
A graduate history student is unwittingly caught in the middle of an international conspiracy involving stolen diamonds, an exiled Nazi war criminal, and a rogue government agent.
Director: John Schlesinger | Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier, Roy Scheider, William Devane
Votes: 53,500 | Gross: $21.71M
23. Desert Runners (2013)
99 min | Documentary, Adventure, Drama
A diverse cast of non-professional runners attempt to complete the most difficult ultramarathon race series on Earth. Their dramatic journey takes them across the World's most picturesque ... See full summary »
Director: Jennifer Steinman Sternin | Stars: Samantha Gash, Tremaine Kent, David O'Brien, Ricky Paugh
Votes: 412
24. The Jericho Mile (1979 TV Movie)
97 min | Crime, Drama, Sport
A prisoner gets a chance to take part in the Olympics.
Director: Michael Mann | Stars: Peter Strauss, Richard Lawson, Roger E. Mosley, Brian Dennehy
Votes: 1,310
25. Personal Best (1982)
R | 124 min | Drama, Sport
The intertwined lives and loves of three highly-ranked athletes striving for the national team; Chris bounces between the beds of male coach Terry and her female friend, competitor, and role model Tory.
Director: Robert Towne | Stars: Mariel Hemingway, Scott Glenn, Patrice Donnelly, Kenny Moore
Votes: 2,297 | Gross: $5.67M
26. The Long Green Line (2008)
88 min | Documentary
Coach Joe Newton has used the sport of Cross Country Running to teach simple but important lessons to high school boys for the last 50 years. "Always do your best", "be on time" and "it's ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Arnold | Stars: Joe Newton, Charlie Kern, Eric Dettman, Matt Dettman
Votes: 101
27. Unbreakable: The Western States 100 (2012)
106 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
In 2010, four of the greatest undefeated mountain runners on earth toed the starting line at the Western States 100-mile endurance run, the oldest and most prestigious 100-mile foot race in... See full summary »
Director: J.B. Benna
Votes: 108
28. Transcend (II) (2014)
Documentary
Long-distance running allowed Wesley Korir to escape the grinding poverty of Kenya. But after winning multiple American marathons, including taking running's most cherished prize - the ... See full summary »
Directors: Michael Del Monte, Tad Munnings | Star: Wesley Korir
Votes: 61
29. Running on the Sun: The Badwater 135 (2000)
100 min | Documentary, Sport
Forty runners compete in the most grueling race on earth, the Badwater. The film documents the trials and tribulations of these athletes as they run 135 miles through Death Valley in July ... See full summary »
Director: Mel Stuart | Stars: Adam Bookspan, Angelika Castaneda, Eric Clifton, Maria De Jesus
Votes: 210 | Gross: $0.00M
30. Running Brave (1983)
PG | 106 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
The story of Billy Mills, the American Indian that came from obscurity, to win the 10,000 meter long distance foot race in the Tokyo Olympics.
Director: Donald Shebib | Stars: Robby Benson, Pat Hingle, Claudia Cron, Jeff McCracken
Votes: 605 | Gross: $3.00M
31. The Runner: Extreme UltraRunner David Horton (2006)
78 min | Documentary, Action, Sport
THE RUNNER follows Extreme UltraRunner David Horton as he runs more than 40 miles per day for 66 consecutive days in an attempt to set the speed record on the 2,700 mile Pacific Crest Trail... See full summary »
Director: J.B. Benna | Stars: J.B. Benna, David Horton
Votes: 18
32. Chariots of Fire (1981)
PG | 125 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
Two British track athletes, one a determined Jew, and the other a devout Christian, compete in the 1924 Olympics.
Director: Hugh Hudson | Stars: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nicholas Farrell, Nigel Havers
Votes: 49,996 | Gross: $58.97M
33. The Robber (2010)
Not Rated | 101 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
A story based on Johann Rettenberger, an Austrian marathon runner and a bank robber.
Director: Benjamin Heisenberg | Stars: Andreas Lust, Markus Schleinzer, Roman Kettner, Hannelore Klauber-Laursen
Votes: 4,151 | Gross: $0.08M
34. Running the Edge: The Colorado Trail (2014)
45 min | Documentary, Adventure, Family
Family man and ultrarunner, Scott Jaime, is preparing for the most difficult challenge of his life - to run the entire 486-mile Colorado Trail to set a new FKT (fastest known time). Scott ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Trappe
35. Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive (2012)
60 min | Documentary
This documentary follows the life and career of Usain Bolt.
Director: Gaël Leiblang | Star: Usain Bolt
Votes: 455
36. Going Some (1920)
50 min | Comedy
Director: Harry Beaumont | Stars: Cullen Landis, Helen Ferguson, Lillian Hall, Lillian Langdon
37. Nine and Three-Fifths Seconds (1925)
Action, Sport
Director: Lloyd B. Carleton | Stars: Charles Paddock, Helen Ferguson, George Fawcett, Jack Giddings
38. Four Minute Fever (1956)
Approved | 9 min | Documentary, Short, Sport
This short film chronicles the quest to run a mile in under four minutes starting in the 1920s through the mid-1950s when the world record was first set and when it was first achieved on U.S. soil.
Director: William Deeke | Stars: Harry Wismer, Paavo Nurmi, Fiorello LaGuardia, Arne Andersson
Votes: 65
39. 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, Ryan O'Neal, Charles Aznavour, Jeremy Kemp
Votes: 384
40. My Way (1972)
PG | 95 min | Drama, Family, Sport
In this sports-oriented drama from South Africa, a former Olympic marathon champion pushes his sons to be as successful in competition as he was and emphasizes victory above all else.
Directors: Emil Nofal, Roy Sargeant | Stars: Joe Stewardson, Madeleine Usher, Tony Jay, Marié du Toit
Votes: 17
41. Wilma (1977 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 100 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.
Director: Bud Greenspan | Stars: Shirley Jo Finney, Cicely Tyson, Jason Bernard, Joe Seneca
Votes: 183
42. See How She Runs (1978 TV Movie)
96 min | Drama, Sport
This is the story of a 40-year-old divorced teacher whose life is changed by her decision to enter the Boston Marathon.
Director: Richard T. Heffron | Stars: Joanne Woodward, John Considine, Mary-Beth Manning, Barnard Hughes
Votes: 51
43. Special Olympics (1978 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama, Sport
A single father with three teenaged children struggles to keep his family together. One of them is intellectually disabled. The father enrolls him in a special state-run school, where the boy develops a love for sports.
Director: Lee Philips | Stars: Irene Tedrow, Mare Winningham, Philip Brown, George Parry
Votes: 42
44.
ABC Afterschool Specials (1972–1997)
Episode:
It's a Mile from Here to Glory
(1978)
46 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A high school track star is involved in a life threatening accident, and now must learn to depend on others for his day to day living.
Director: Richard C. Bennett | Stars: Steve Shaw, Justin Lord, David Haskell, Woodrow Parfrey
Votes: 24
45. Goldengirl (1979)
PG | 104 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Sport
A neo-Nazi doctor tries to make a superwoman of his daughter who has been specially fed, exercised, and conditioned since she was a child in preparation of the Olympics.
Director: Joseph Sargent | Stars: Susan Anton, James Coburn, Curd Jürgens, Leslie Caron
Votes: 318
46. Running (1979)
PG | 102 min | Drama, Sport
American marathon runner Michael Andropolis sets his heart on representing his country at the Olympic games. Meanwhile his marriage has fallen apart and his children have no respect for him... See full summary »
Director: Steven Hilliard Stern | Stars: Michael Douglas, Susan Anspach, Lawrence Dane, Eugene Levy
Votes: 659
47. The Miracle of Kathy Miller (1981 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 98 min | Drama
With the support of her parents (Sharon Gless & Frank Converse), an Arizona adolescent (Helen Hunt) overcomes severe injuries to run in a 10K race.
Director: Robert Michael Lewis | Stars: Sharon Gless, Frank Converse, Helen Hunt, Bill Beyers
Votes: 153
48. The Jesse Owens Story (1984 TV Movie)
174 min | Biography, Drama, History
A biopic of the four-time Olympic gold medallist Jesse Owens.
Director: Richard Irving | Stars: Dorian Harewood, Dan Ammerman, Bob Banks, Tom Bosley
Votes: 189
49. On the Edge (1986)
PG-13 | 95 min | Drama, Sport
In one final attempt to achieve victory, an aging professional runner is training vigorously for a very tough marathon race.
Director: Rob Nilsson | Stars: Bruce Dern, Bill Bailey, Pam Grier, Jim Haynie
Votes: 187 | Gross: $0.44M
50. The Four Minute Mile (1988 TV Movie)
152 min | Biography, Drama, History