#3 The Game of Their Lives
Based on the book by Geoffrey Douglas of the same name, the movie is based on a true story of the US soccer team who beat England 1-0 during the 1950 FIFA World Cup. The team who went into the match as underdogs, had players who played their heart out for their side and their family traditions are also depicted in the film.
Gerard Butler plays the lead Frank Borghi, one of the group members who hailed from St. Louis. The film was directed by David Anspaugh and was released in 2005.
#4 United
Released in 2011, United is based on the true story of the legendary Manchester United side under Matt Busby who were known as the 'Busby Babes' and the events leading up to the 1958 Munich air disaster which left the team shattered, and the story thereafter.
Jimmy Murphy's (David Tennant) relationship with youngster Bobby Charlton (Jack O'Connell) is the central theme of the film and the impact of the disaster which took the lives of many senior players is told by director James Strong in an emotional way of storytelling.
