Best movies about running: reviews and reviews

In this article we will present movies about running and runners. The selection will include art and documentary films. Some of them tell stories from life or are based on real events, others are entirely fictional. But they both deserve the audience's sympathy and love.

"Trainer"

So, the first in our selection film about running - "Coach". The premiere took place in 2015. I shot a picture of Disney, directed by Nicky Caro.

The plot was based on real events. Events take place in 1987 in a small town called McFarland. Here the professional trainer gathers a team of athletes from small hooligans and tomboy, and leads her to the heights of Olympus.

The film has fairly high spectator ratings and many positive reviews. Among the pluses of the picture, the lookers note the originality of the subjects, the excellent actors' play and the thoughtfulness of the characters, witty humor. In general, the "Coach" is a bright, kind, inspirational movie that can be viewed by the whole family.

"Fiery Chariots"

This is a British sports drama, released in 1981 and filmed by Hugh Hudson. The painting was awarded such high awards as the Cannes Festival Prize, BAFTA, 4 Oscar Awards, etc.

The plot is based on real events about two English athletes who took part in the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris. One of them is Garlold Abrahams, a Jew and a Cambridge student, the second is Eric Liddell, a missionary. The film, in fact, talks about the confrontation of two completely different views on life.

Despite a lot of awards, the audience appreciates the film rather ambiguously. Even the story alone is praised, and others are blamed for weakness, tightness and boredom. The only thing that is highly appreciated by everyone is the music of Vangelis.

"Forrest Gump"

This picture is difficult to classify as "films about sports". Running here plays a slightly different role. This is more the life principle of the protagonist and a cure for all adversity, as well as a way to make friends and find happiness.

"Forrest Gump" - a cult film by Robert Zemeckis, who collected many different film awards. To say that the picture has a crowd of fans and an incredible amount of positive feedback is probably unnecessary. Despite the fact that the film was released on screens in 1994, it continues to enjoy success with the audience. Many call it even the best that was filmed in the 20th century.

"Saint Ralph"

Canadian film of 2004 about the fourteen-year-old boy named Ralf. After the death of his father and his mother's illness, he falls into a Catholic shelter. The boy does not have good behavior, and soon many teachers begin to dislike him, only Father Hibbert manages to see in Ralph the ability to sport. The boy turns out to be a brilliant runner. Doctors tell Ralph that his mother can save only a miracle, then he decides to create it - to win in the Boston marathon.

The audience appreciates the film very highly, they call it kind, bright and full of hope for the best. Nevertheless, the picture for a long time crashes into memory and causes strong impressions. Also, the watched film marks an unusual story for the genre of sports drama and an excellent acting game.

"Finishing line"

The films about running are necessarily connected with overcoming either oneself, or life circumstances, and sometimes both. In the latter category is this French picture of 2011.

The film tells about the former sportswoman and athlete Leila, whose career was finished after she was sent to prison. After spending 5 years behind bars and being at large, she immediately goes to the stadium. Here, Leila meets Yanik, blinded after the accident by a runner. The guy has a cherished dream - to win in the competition between the disabled. But to achieve this goal, he needs a good coach. The girl understands Yanik's dream and decides to help him.

The film receives both positive and negative audience ratings. Basically the picture makes a strong impression and emotions, thanks to perfectly thought out images of the protagonists and the actor's game. However, there are those who find the film boring, and the plot is inexpressive.

"Running"

Not always films about running are connected only with sports, often the plot is supplemented by any personal problems of the sportsman. This is the Canadian film of 1979, shot by Stephen H. Stern.

The main character of the picture is Michael Andropilis, an American marathon runner, who is preparing for the upcoming Olympic Games. At the same time, the athlete has problems in the family, his marriage breaks up. Michael gradually loses his wife and respect for his children. The athlete goes to the competitions in the hope that the victory will help him solve his family problems.

The film is highly appreciated by the audience. Its depth and a beautiful image of the hero's unbending will are marked. Particularly stressed is the wonderful actor's play of Michael Douglas.

"The loneliness of a long-distance runner"

Movies about running in the cinema have always been popular, but very few people know that one of the first such films was just this picture of 1962, shot by British director Tony Richardson. After the release of this film, which contains criticism of the public order of the UK, the image of a running man has become a very common story in the cinema.

The story is based on Alan Sillitou's story "A Lonely Runner". The film tells of Colin Smith, who after being robbed by a bakery was sentenced to a correctional school. The boy runs well, and the director suggests that he participate in local competitions, a victory in which would help Colin rehabilitate himself.

The audience emphasizes that the main theme of the picture is the problem of freedom of the external and internal. And the director, as well as the actor who played the protagonist, managed to perfectly open this topic.

Documentary pictures

Many films about athletes and sports are documentary. Here are some similar pictures about runners.

"Me, Usain Bolt" is a film about the Olympic champion in the running of Usain Bolt. Painting in 2016, which describes the Jamaican athlete, who became a 9-time Olympic champion and set 8 world records. The film tells about what works the athlete had to achieve such results.

"The spirit of the marathon" - a film in 2007 . It tells about what it takes to run 24 km and 195 m - marathon distance. In it the stories of sportsmen of amateurs and professionals are united. The picture was filmed all over the world.

"Endurance" is another documentary about running. Filmed in 1999 by Leslie Woodhead. Describes the life of Hail Gebrosselassi, the Ethiopian marathon runner, the Olympic champion.

Documentaries are particularly popular with viewers who are interested in sports and athletics. Such pictures show what lies behind the scenes and what works the athletes get their victories.

Biographical films about running

Biography films about famous athletes are also a very popular genre in cinematography.

"Prefontaine" - a picture of 1997, telling about the life of the famous Steve Prefontaine, one of the best and illustrious runners.

"Run to the Heavens" - a 2000 film shot in the DPRK. In the center of the narrative is the life of the sportswoman Chon Son Ok. She won the World Championship at the marathon in 1998, for which she was awarded the title of hero of the DPRK.

"Wilma" - a picture in 1977 by director Bad Greenspan. It tells about the life of Wilma Rudolph, a black sportswoman, who, because of her origin, made considerable efforts to succeed on the treadmill.

"Running for a dream: the story of Gail Divers" - the story of the life of an American athlete, whose strength of will helped her not only to win in world championships, but also to cope with cancer. About this indestructible power tells this film.

A film about dog races in Alaska

Huskies and server dog races are very popular among spectators. We list the most popular and famous paintings.

"The Husky Man" - this film of 2011 tells about Martin Eigengner, the winner of dog races. Detailed description of the training of dogs and harness to the races. The picture gives an opportunity to plunge into the life of northern four-footed athletes.

"Toby Maktig" - a wonderful film about dog races. He gives an opportunity not just to plunge into the world of racing, but also to understand what kind of responsibility a person has for four-legged pets.

"Call of the Ancestors" is one of the animated cartoons that the audience liked the most, shot back in 1996. A picture is based on the story of Jack London about sled dogs. The events are presented on behalf of Buck, a brave and devoted German shepherd.

"Snow Five" - a wonderful film for the whole family, shot in 2008. This time in the snow race will take part five speaking puppies. They are waiting for a lot of adventures and trials, which will show their strength of spirit and ability to work in a team.

Spectators of all ages, as a rule, very much appreciate the paintings, which tell about the life of animals and their friendship with people. Usually they are watched by the whole family, including even the smallest spectators.