The greatest sporting event in the world 🏆
Takes place in a different city every four years, but this time due to the pandemic it will take place in Tokyo five years after the last edition in Rio de Janeiro. There are countless movies inspired by different occurrences in the Olympics throughout the decades, so let’s take a look at some of the best rated Olympic movies to prepare for this year’s edition:
- Chariots of Fire (1981): Winner of the Oscar for Best Picture in 1982, Chariots of Fire follows the story of two athletes who competed at the 1924 Olympics in Paris as they overcome different challenges of their own to achieve victory. The film is also known for its inspiring soundtrack from Vangelis.
- Foxcatcher (2014): Under the direction of Bennett Miller, the film retells the saga of gold medalist wrestlers and brothers Mark and David Schultz as they are recruited by wrestling enthusiast John Du Pont to win the gold medal at the 1988 Olympics. The film stars Steve Carrell, Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo, and was nominated for five Oscars.
- Icarus (2017): In this critically acclaimed documentary film, director Bryan Fogel reveals how Russia had a state-sponsored Olympic doping program which resulted in a ban for the country to participate in any major sporting events up until 2022. This famous film won the Oscar for Best Documentary feature in 2018.
- Munich (2005): While not centering on the sporting-side of the 1972 Olympics in Munich, this action thriller movie directed by Steven Spielberg focuses on the Israeli government's secret retaliation against the Palestine Liberation Organization after the massacre that took place in that city. It was nominated for six Academy Awards, but failed to win any.
As you watch the Tokyo Olympics this month, you’re invited to celebrate with us by feasting your eyes with these Olympic-themed films!
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