Sports have always been one of the most crucial foundations of human societies, and as such, it should come as no surprise that so many sports movies came out throughout the entire 20th century. Some of them were released to no particular fanfare, but others have gone down in history as some of the best movies of their time. If anything, it proves that there's something irresistible about these films and the stories of redemption, perseverance, and underdog triumph that they have to offer.