11 Best Sport Movies on Starz 2026
Find standout sports movies on Starz, from Coach Carter and Southpaw to Happy Gilmore and Beast, with drama, comedy, and true stories.
If you’re hunting for the best sport movies on Starz, this lineup gives you a little of everything: underdog grit, true-story inspiration, hard-hitting drama, and a few laughs along the way. You can start with Coach Carter and The Jackie Robinson Story for real-life heroes, then switch gears with Southpaw and Above the Rim when you want intensity and edge. If comedy is more your speed, Happy Gilmore and Nacho Libre bring plenty of offbeat energy, while The Winning Season keeps things light without losing the heart. And with Beast arriving in 2026, the service keeps adding fresh reasons to come back for more.
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Coach Carter
biography · drama · sport
Based on a true story, in which Richmond High School head basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results.
Directed by Thomas CarterCast Samuel L. Jackson, Rob Brown, Robert Ri'chard, Rick Gonzalez, Nana GbewonyoStarz -
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Beast
action & adventure · drama · sport
MMA legend Patton James, now a commercial fisherman, is pulled back into the cage when his brother is in danger. Reuniting with his old coach Sammy, he commits to one final fight in one championship against the brutal champion Xavier Grau.
Directed by Tyler AtkinsCast Russell Crowe, Mojean Aria, Daniel MacPherson, George Burgess, Nathan PhillipsStarz -
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Happy Gilmore
comedy · sport
Failed hockey player-turned-golf whiz Happy Gilmore — whose unconventional approach and antics on the green courts the ire of rival Shooter McGavin — is determined to win a PGA tournament so he can save his granny's house with the prize money. Meanwhile, an attractive tour publicist tries to soften Happy's image.
Directed by Dennis DuganCast Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Frances Bay, Carl WeathersStarz -
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Above the Rim
crime · drama · sport · thriller
Story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fallen on hard times and now employed as a security guard.
Directed by Jeff PollackCast Duane Martin, Leon, Tupac Shakur, David Bailey, Tonya PinkinsStarz -
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Southpaw
action · drama · sport
Billy "The Great" Hope, the reigning junior middleweight boxing champion, has an impressive career, a loving wife and daughter, and a lavish lifestyle. However, when tragedy strikes, Billy hits rock bottom, losing his family, his house and his manager. He soon finds an unlikely savior in Tick Willis, a former fighter who trains the city's toughest amateur boxers. With his future on the line, Hope fights to reclaim the trust of those he loves the most.
Directed by Antoine FuquaCast Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Forest Whitaker, Oona Laurence, 50 CentStarz -
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The Winning Season
comedy · sport
A comedy centered on a has-been coach who is given a shot at redemption when he's asked to run his local high school's girls basketball team
Directed by Jim StrouseCast Sam Rockwell, Emma Roberts, Rob Corddry, Emily Rios, Rooney MaraStarz -
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The Jackie Robinson Story
biography · drama · sport
Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century. Traces his career in the negro leagues and the major leagues.
Directed by Alfred E. GreenCast Ruby Dee, Minor Watson, Louise Beavers, Richard Lane, Harry ShannonStarz -
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The Bronx Bull
biography · drama · sport
A combination "before the rage" and "after the rage" of world middleweight boxing champion Jake LaMotta's tumultuous life and times.
Directed by Martin GuiguiCast William Forsythe, Joe Mantegna, Tom Sizemore, Paul Sorvino, Penelope Ann MillerStarz -
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The Cup
drama · sport · made in europe
At the heart of this true story is Damien Oliver, a young jockey who loses his only brother in a tragic racing accident, hauntingly reflecting of the way their father died 27 years earlier. After suffering through a series of discouraging defeats, Damien teams with Irish trainer Dermot Weld, and triumphs at the 2002 Melbourne Cup in one of the most thrilling finales in sporting history.
Directed by Simon WincerCast Bryan Martin, Stephen Curry, Jodi Gordon, Daniel MacPherson, Alice ParkinsonStarz -
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Mr. 3000
comedy · drama · romance · sport
Aging baseball star who goes by the nickname, Mr. 3000, finds out many years after retirement that he didn't quite reach 3,000 hits. Now at age 47 he's back to try and reach that goal.
Directed by Charles Stone IIICast Bernie Mac, Angela Bassett, Michael Rispoli, Brian White, Ian Anthony DaleStarz -
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The Little Penguin Pororo's Racing Adventure
animation · family · sport
Curious little penguin Pororo and his friends accidentally cause an airplane to make an emergency landing in their home of Pororo Village. On the airplane are some turtles being shipped to Northpia to deliver ice sleds, or racing ice cars. Nevertheless, Pororo and his friends believe that the turtles are racers, and the turtles end up giving the gang at Pororo Village some lessons and passing on the championship spirit. In the end, Pororo and his friends follow the turtles to Northpia to participate in the race. Upon arriving at icily beautiful Northpia's race, Pororo and his friends wind up unlikely front-runners, ahead of the polar bears, and make it to the finals. However, a more complicated course awaits Pororo and his friends- as does their strongest adversary yet.
Directed by Choi Dong-hoon, Kim Hyun-Ho, Mychal Simka, Young Kyun Park, Shin Tae-raCast Sun Lee, Mi Ja Lee, Hwan Chin Kim, Su Jung Ham, So-yeong HongStarz
Wrapping Up
This collection works because it mixes crowd-pleasing favorites with deeper cuts, so you can pick a movie based on your mood and still end up with a strong watch. Whether you want biography, drama, sport, action and adventure, or comedy, these titles show how wide the category can go on Starz. Bookmark this page and check back whenever you need a solid game plan for movie night. The list is updated regularly, so there’s always something new to discover alongside returning favorites.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026