Historical Sports Films

Description: Test your knowledge of historical sports films.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: history sports film
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which 2001 film tells the story of the 1966 FIFA World Cup and England's victory?

  1. Bend It Like Beckham

  2. Fever Pitch

  3. Goal!

  4. Green Street Hooligans


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fever Pitch is a 2001 British romantic comedy-drama film based on the 1992 novel of the same name by Nick Hornby.

Who played the role of Muhammad Ali in the 2001 biopic 'Ali'?

  1. Denzel Washington

  2. Will Smith

  3. Jamie Foxx

  4. Forest Whitaker


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Will Smith received an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Muhammad Ali in the 2001 biopic 'Ali'.

Which 1981 film tells the story of the 1951 Indianapolis 500 and the rivalry between drivers Ralph DePalma and Pete DePaolo?

  1. The Right Stuff

  2. Chariots of Fire

  3. Hoosiers

  4. Breaking Away


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Breaking Away is a 1981 American coming-of-age sports drama film directed by Peter Yates and starring Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern, and Jackie Earle Haley.

Which 1996 film tells the story of the 1936 Berlin Olympics and the triumph of Jesse Owens?

  1. Race

  2. 42

  3. Glory Road

  4. Remember the Titans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Race is a 1996 American biographical sports drama film directed by Stephen Hopkins and starring Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Irons, and Carice van Houten.

Which 2014 film tells the story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team and their victory over the Soviet Union?

  1. Miracle

  2. The Mighty Ducks

  3. Cool Runnings

  4. Rudy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Miracle is a 2014 American biographical sports drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor and starring Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson, and Noah Emmerich.

Which 2016 film tells the story of the 1966 FIFA World Cup and England's victory?

  1. Bend It Like Beckham

  2. Fever Pitch

  3. Goal!

  4. Green Street Hooligans


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Goal! is a 2005 British sports drama film directed by Danny Cannon and starring Kuno Becker, Alessandro Nivola, and Anna Friel.

Which 2019 film tells the story of the 1969 New York Mets and their improbable World Series victory?

  1. Moneyball

  2. The Natural

  3. Field of Dreams

  4. Miracle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Miracle is a 2004 American biographical sports drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor and starring Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson, and Noah Emmerich.

Which 2020 film tells the story of the 1972 Munich Olympics and the terrorist attack on the Israeli team?

  1. Munich

  2. The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

  3. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

  4. The Bourne Identity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Munich is a 2005 American historical thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, and Geoffrey Rush.

Which 2021 film tells the story of the 1973 Battle of the Sexes tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs?

  1. Battle of the Sexes

  2. King Richard

  3. Spencer

  4. House of Gucci


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Battle of the Sexes is a 2017 American biographical sports drama film directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris and starring Emma Stone and Steve Carell.

Which 2022 film tells the story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team and their victory over the Soviet Union?

  1. Miracle

  2. The Mighty Ducks

  3. Cool Runnings

  4. Rudy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Miracle is a 2004 American biographical sports drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor and starring Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson, and Noah Emmerich.

Which 1989 film tells the story of the 1961 New York Yankees and their pursuit of the World Series?

  1. The Natural

  2. Field of Dreams

  3. Bull Durham

  4. Major League


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Field of Dreams is a 1989 American fantasy drama film directed by Phil Alden Robinson and starring Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones, and Ray Liotta.

Which 1992 film tells the story of the 1960 U.S. Olympic hockey team and their victory over the Soviet Union?

  1. Miracle

  2. The Mighty Ducks

  3. Cool Runnings

  4. Rudy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Miracle is a 2004 American biographical sports drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor and starring Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson, and Noah Emmerich.

Which 1993 film tells the story of the 1961 New York Yankees and their pursuit of the World Series?

  1. The Natural

  2. Field of Dreams

  3. Bull Durham

  4. Major League


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Natural is a 1984 American sports drama film directed by Barry Levinson and starring Robert Redford, Glenn Close, Wilford Brimley, Barbara Hershey, and Robert Duvall.

Which 1996 film tells the story of the 1951 Indianapolis 500 and the rivalry between drivers Ralph DePalma and Pete DePaolo?

  1. The Right Stuff

  2. Chariots of Fire

  3. Hoosiers

  4. Breaking Away


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Breaking Away is a 1981 American coming-of-age sports drama film directed by Peter Yates and starring Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern, and Jackie Earle Haley.

Which 2000 film tells the story of the 1969 New York Mets and their improbable World Series victory?

  1. Moneyball

  2. The Natural

  3. Field of Dreams

  4. Miracle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Miracle is a 2004 American biographical sports drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor and starring Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson, and Noah Emmerich.

- Hide questions