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Then, suddenly, they have all the makings of a great drama.
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With the absolute height of that dramathe Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, a.k.a.
Be forewarned: You wont seeChariots of Fireon this list.
But you already knew all that, and can probably hum the soundtrack by heart.
Personal Best(1982)
Lets hear it for bisexual visibilityand in the 1980s, at that!
While the concept is a little on-the-nose (Jamaica!
They dont have snow there!
We cant help but cheer these racers all the way to the finish line.
Tens from every judge.
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Its a great film that provides hope and tears in equal measure.
How to watch: Stream onApple TV,Prime Video, orYouTube.
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Based on real events,Eddie the Eagleis an absolutely charming story about overcoming adversity.
How to watch: Stream onMax,Apple TV,Prime Video,orYouTube.
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How to watch: Stream onApple TVorPrime Video.
Icarus(2017)
Cheaters never win, right?
How to watch: Stream onNetflix.
(He was at least nominated for this one!)
How to watch: Stream onPeacock,Apple TV,Prime Video, orYouTube.
Here, we get to see the whole sordid tale from the perspective of the villain.
Which, not coincidentally, is what this movie is as well.
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Olympic Dreams(2019)
ThinkLost in Translation, but at the Olympics and with consummation.
Pappas and Kroll also star; she as an introverted distance skier, and he as a volunteer dentist.
How to watch: Stream onAMC+,Apple TV,Prime Video, orYouTube.
