10 Shows & Movies Like A League of Their Own

Description: A ragtag little league team challenges the establishment and learns valuable lessons about sportsmanship, featuring unconventional coaching methods and underdog triumph.

Fact: One of the first major films to use profanity in a children's sports context. The baseball scenes were filmed with actual little league players rather than child actors.

Description: An unlikely pairing in figure skating showcases the challenges of partnership sports, with themes of clashing personalities finding common ground through athletic pursuit.

Fact: The famous 'toe pick' line became a cultural reference point. The skating sequences were performed by professional skaters with the actors' faces digitally superimposed in some shots.

Description: A classic underdog sports story where a ragtag youth hockey team overcomes adversity and learns the value of teamwork, camaraderie, and believing in themselves.

Fact: The film inspired the creation of the real-life Anaheim Mighty Ducks NHL team. The iconic flying V formation was inspired by a real hockey strategy used in the 1950s.

Description: Based on the true story of Jamaica's first bobsled team, this film celebrates overcoming impossible odds, cultural barriers, and proving doubters wrong through sport.

Fact: The real-life Jamaican bobsled team served as consultants. The film's iconic push cart scenes were inspired by actual training methods used by the team.

Description: This cheerleading comedy delves into themes of competition, originality, and female rivalry, while also addressing cultural appropriation in sports.

Fact: The film sparked five direct-to-video sequels and a Broadway musical. The iconic cheer routines were choreographed by former NFL cheerleaders.

Description: Based on a true story, this film explores racial integration in a high school football team, emphasizing unity, leadership, and overcoming prejudice through sports.

Fact: The real-life Herman Boone (portrayed by Denzel Washington) served as a technical advisor on the film. Many of the football scenes were filmed at actual game locations in Virginia.

Description: A story about a young woman defying cultural expectations to pursue her passion for soccer, highlighting themes of gender roles, cultural identity, and perseverance in sports.

Fact: The film's title refers to David Beckham's famous ability to curve the ball during free kicks. It was a breakthrough role for Keira Knightley, who was only 17 during filming.

Description: A documentary following professional bowlers trying to revive their sport's popularity, mirroring themes of athletes fighting for recognition in niche sports.

Fact: The film provides rare behind-the-scenes access to the Professional Bowlers Association during a pivotal rebranding period. It features appearances by bowling legends like Walter Ray Williams Jr.

Description: A coming-of-age story about a young woman finding her place in the world of roller derby, showcasing female athleticism, rebellion against norms, and self-discovery.

Fact: Drew Barrymore's directorial debut. Many real-life roller derby athletes were cast as extras and stunt doubles to maintain authenticity.

Description: This film revolves around an all-female a cappella group breaking stereotypes and proving their worth in a male-dominated competition. It shares themes of teamwork, underdog triumph, and female empowerment.

Fact: The 'Cups' song performed by Anna Kendrick became a viral hit and was later re-released as a single. The film was inspired by the real-life a cappella competitions documented in the book 'Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory.'