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En route to India in 1956 in search of enlightenment, American philosophy student Michael Murphy takes a Scottish detour to the Links of Burningbush. Seeking to enjoy one last round before giving up his beloved game, he is unexpectedly paired with the mysterious and mischievous golf pro Shivas Irons. A wild adventure on and off the links ensues, where Murphy's perception of golf and life are indelibly changed. From this transformation the two forge...
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Talented college gymnast with Olympic dreams are changed when he meets a mysterious stranger named Socrates who holds the power to tap into new worlds of strength and understanding. The gymnast suffers a serious injury, but with the help of Socrates and an elusive young woman, he discovers that he has much to learn and even more to leave behind before he can become a peaceful warrior and find his destiny.
7) Rocky III
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Rocky becomes world famous, scoring ten consecutive wins. But after suffering a humiliating defeat against Clubber Lang, he considers hanging up his gloves. With encouragement from his old nemesis, Apollo Creed, Rocky strives to regain the "eye of the tiger" before confronting Lang in a rematch.
8) Southpaw
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Billy "The Great" Hope, reigning Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World, seemingly has it all: an impressive career, a beautiful and loving wife, an adorable daughter, and a lavish lifestyle. When tragedy strikes and his lifelong manager and friend leaves him behind, Hope hits rock bottom and turns to an unlikely savior at a run-down local gym: Tick Wills, a retired fighter and trainer to the city's toughest amateur boxers.
9) Black Cloud
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A boxer faces his most formidable opponent - himself - in Black Cloud, an inspiring, award-winning film highlighted by knockout performances. Fueled by his rage, Navajo Indian Black Cloud is an accomplished fighter both in and out of the ring. When he gets a chance to win a spot on the Olympic boxing team, Black Cloud embarks on a journey of self-discovery that will lead him to his greatest victory.
10) Creed
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Adonis Johnson never knew his famous father, world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, who died before he was born. Still, there's no denying that boxing is in his blood, so Adonis heads to Philadelphia, the site of Apollo Creed's legendary match with a tough upstart named Rocky Balboa.
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After the Ducks win scholarships to a snooty private school, Coach Bombay announces that he's moving on to greener pastures with the Goodwill Games. Shortly after the team arrive at Eden Hall Academy, they inherit a new coach who turns out to be their worst nightmare. Then with their scholarships on the line, they face their toughest rival, the 10-time championship varsity team.
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Smokin' Joe Frazier is considered one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. This film brings to life his remarkable story, including intimate interviews with Frazier shortly before his death in November 2011. Born in poverty in the rural South, he moved to Philadelphia and trained as an amateur boxer. After winning the Olympic Gold, he turned pro and became a huge star. His matches with Muhammad Ali and George Foreman were billed as the greatest...
14) Tin cup
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Psychiatrist Molly Griswold is big city; driving-range pro Roy McAvoy is small time, and he believes only the grandest of gestures can lure her away from a slick touring golf pro and earn her love. So Roy and his dutiful caddy set out to do the impossible: win the U.S. Open.
15) Cloud 9
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After Kayla Morgan, the Summit Valley queen of snowboarding is kicked off her top-ranked team, she is forced to work at Hot Doggers Kennel after school. With the help of Will Cloud, former champion snowboarder who was injured in a humiliating wipeout that cost him his confidence, Kayla proves she's a serious competitor.
16) Ronaldo
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Follows the life of the soccer star, from his personal life to his professional life in 2014 as he competes in every major tournament with his team, Real Madrid (the second most popular club in the world), followed by a tour of the United States with the Portuguese National Team and the World cup in Brazil.
17) Home run
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"Baseball all-star Cory Brand knows what it takes to win in the big leagues. But off the field, with memories of his past haunting him, his life is spiraling out of control. With an unexpected second chance, Cory finds himself on a powerful journey of transformation and redemption. Based on thousands of true stories, Home Run is a powerful reminder that with God, it's never too late . . . freedom is possible." -- container.
18) Greater
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Greater follows the true story of Brandon Burlsworth, the greatest walk-on in the history of college football. Brandon dreams of playing for the Arkansas Razorbacks but is told he isn't good enough to play Division 1.The awkward kid who once was an embarrassment to his teammates and annoyance to his coaches ends up becoming an All-American player and the 63rd pick in the 1999 NFL Draft.
19) Rudy
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Although people have told Rudy all his life he's not good enough, smart enough or big enough, nothing can stop his impossible dream of playing football for Notre Dame.
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