The Olympic Games of Tokyo 2020 They have already entered into action with different disciplines and athletes who are causing a buzz around the world. On the occasion of this great event, designated as the most important, we bring you a list with 5 series and 5 sports movies that you can’t stop watching, and much less in these Olympic weeks. Check what’s on the Netflix streaming service!
+ Sports series and movies to watch on Netflix
SERIES
– THE LAST DANCE
Year: 2020
Seasons: 1
Protagonists: Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Phil Jackson
Plot: Netflix documentary series with unpublished material from the career of one of the most famous basketball players in the world such as Michael Jordan during the 1997-98 season and his career with the Chicago Bulls in the 90s.
– MATCHDAY: INSIDE FC BARCELONA
Year: 2020
Seasons: 1
Protagonists: John Malkovich
Plot: Series that shows material never seen on and off the field of FC Barcelona, one of the most popular and successful football clubs in the world.
– LOCAL GAMES
Year: 2020
Seasons: 1
Protagonists: Mark Strong
Plot: This docuseries describes unique and dangerous sports from different regions of the world, as well as the communities and cultures in which they arise and develop.
– LOSERS
Year: 2019
Seasons: 1
Protagonists: Michael Bentt, Surya Bonaly, Mauro Prosperi
Plot: In a society where winning is everything, how do we deal with failure? This series describes athletes who have turned the agony of defeat into a triumph.
– PLAYING WITH THE SOUL
Year: 2018
Seasons: 1
Protagonists: Emanuel Ginobili, Luis Scola, Andrés Nocioni
Plot: The genesis of one of the most important teams in the history of Argentine sports, told by the protagonists who achieved glory with the “Golden Generation”.
FILMS
– ICARUS
Year: 2017
Directed by: Bryan Fogel
Protagonists: Bryan Fogel, Grigory Rodchenkov
Plot: In this Oscar-winning film, an American cyclist dives into a doping scandal involving a Russian scientist wanted by Putin.
– SKIN
Year: 2021
Directed by: David Tryhorn, Ben Nicholas
Protagonists: Skin
Plot: This documentary captures the extraordinary trajectory that Pelé built in his life, from revelation footballer to national hero during a turbulent time in Brazil.
– TONY PARKER: THE LAST BASKET
Year: 2020
Directed by: Florent Bodin
Protagonists: Tony Parker
Plot: This film explores the provenance and career of Tony Parker, whose determination led him to become arguably the greatest French basketball player.
– THE SHORT GAME
Year: 2013
Directed by: Josh Greenbaum
Protagonists: Sky Sudberry, Allan Kournikova, Jed Dy
Plot: They are fiercely competitive athletes, determined to be the champions on one of the toughest goal fields in the world. And they are still in elementary school.
– KICKBACK
Year: 2017
Directed by: Jay Bulger
Protagonists: Óscar de la Hoya, Sugar Ray Leonard, Paul Malignaggi
Plot: The popularity of boxing declines, but the sacrifice unites three fighters at three different stages of their careers with a common dream: to become champions.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Guardians of the Galaxy 3
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