Movies like Soul of the Game

Set in the early 1970s, Remember the Titans follows the true story of a newly integrated high school football team. Similar to Soul of the Game in its exploration of racial integration in sports, it's a powerful drama that celebrates unity and perseverance.

This biographical film about Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, a boxer wrongfully imprisoned for murder, and his fight for freedom, touches on themes of racial injustice and the resilience of the human spirit. Viewers of Soul of the Game will resonate with its powerful social commentary and biographical narrative.

Though not an American movie, Invictus portrays the events in South Africa before and during the 1995 Rugby World Cup, focusing on Nelson Mandela's role in uniting a country divided by apartheid. While it’s set in a different part of the world, it shares with Soul of the Game its deep dive into racial reconciliation through the power of sports.

This film, set during the same era as Soul of the Game, offers a stirring look at a predominantly black Texas college debate team's journey to challenge the racial status quo. Both films explore African American experiences and the struggle for equality during periods of deep segregation.

42 depicts the inspiring true story of Jackie Robinson, who became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball, breaking the color barrier. Fans of Soul of the Game will appreciate this heartfelt homage to Robinson’s courage and the challenges he overcame, a theme that is central to both films.

Glory Road recounts the true story of the 1966 Texas Western college basketball team, with the first all-black starting lineup, winning the national championship. Much like Soul of the Game, it offers an important historical perspective on racial integration in sports.

The Express tells the story of Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy. Much like Soul of the Game, this film explores the issues of race and sports in America, making it a compelling watch for those interested in the civil rights movement within the realm of athletics.