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The least inspiring sports movies might entertain, but they don't necessarily inspire. Sure, watching a cute movie about a golden retriever that can shoot hoops is fun - but does that mean everyone's suddenly going to hit the park for a pick up game? No. Unless you're a golden retriever. Maybe then. From 'Air Bud' to 'Rocky V,' this is a list of football, baseball, hockey and other sports-related movies that, for whatever reason, just don't push the right buttons. If you see a sports film listed that you did, in fact, find inspirational, vote it down. But if you agree that a particular sports movie on this list is ridiculously uninspiring, vote it up. And if you know of a really uninspiring sports movie that isn't on the list, add it!

The most inspirational sports movies of all-time can make sports fans (or almost anyone for that matter) feel energized and motivated. We're talking films like the original 'Rocky' and 'Hoosiers.' They can make us shed tears, too ("Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!") Sadly, this list doesn't include those kinds of movies. No, this list includes some serious stinkers. Did anyone honestly think the football movie 'Johnny Be Good' was, in fact, good? Yes, many loved 'The Bad News Bears' but what about 'The Bad News Bears Go to Japan?' Forgettable, not inspirational in the least - and downright pointless, really.

Among the least inspirational sports films: remakes and sequels. The first two 'Mighty Ducks' movies were pretty great, but 'D3: The Mighty Ducks' fell far short. Same with the remakes of 'The Longest Yard' and 'Rollerball.' Sometimes it's best to leave a good thing alone. Also, if you want to watch a movie about a kangaroo that can box (1978's 'Matilda') or a mule that can kick a football (1976's 'Gus'), fine. Just don't expect it to inspire.

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Rank     Name Release Directed by Genre(s)
  1. 1
    Up 54
    Down 15
    2002
    John McTiernan
    Science Fiction, Action, Sports, Sports
  2. 2
    Up 57
    Down 19
    2002
    Jesse Vaughan
    Comedy, Sports, Romance Film, Romantic comedy, Sports
  3. 3
    Up 42
    Down 14
    1995
    John R. Cherry III
    Comedy, Family, Slapstick, Sports, Sports
  4. 4
    Up 39
    Down 15
    1996
    Bill CouturiƩ
    Drama, Comedy, Family, Sports
  5. 5
    Up 46
    Down 20
    1998
    John Warren
    Comedy, Sports, Baseball
  6. 6
    Up 29
    Down 11

    Here Come the Tigers

    1979
    Sean S. Cunningham
    Comedy, Family, Sports
  7. 7
    Up 35
    Down 15
    1992
    Sidney J. Furie
    Comedy, Family, Sports
  8. 8
    Up 38
    Down 17
    2000
    Brian Robbins
    Comedy, Sports
  9. 9
    Up 31
    Down 13
    1996
    Steve Rash
    Comedy, Action, Action/Adventure, Sports, Sports
  10. 10
    Up 42
    Down 20
    1997
    Gary Nadeau
    Drama, Comedy, Family, Sports, Family Drama
  11. 11
    Up 39
    Down 18
    2005
    Frederik Du Chau, Frederik Du Chau
    Drama, Comedy, Family, Adventure, Horse racing
  12. 12
    Up 29
    Down 13
    1994
    Michael Ritchie
    Comedy, Sports
  13. 13
    Up 35
    Down 17
    1978
    John Berry
    Comedy, Family, Sports, Baseball
  14. 14
    Up 29
    Down 13
    1979
    Howard Zieff
    Comedy, Boxing, Musical, Sports, Romance Film, Romantic comedy
  15. 15
    Up 40
    Down 21
    2004
    Charles Stone III
    Drama, Comedy, Sports, Baseball
  16. 16
    Up 54
    Down 32
    1997
    Charles Martin Smith
    Comedy, Family, Coming of age
  17. 17
    Up 26
    Down 15
    1976
    Vincent McEveety
    Drama, Comedy, Family, Sports
  18. 18
    Up 25
    Down 15
    2002
    Steve Boyum
    Comedy, Sports
  19. 19
    Up 29
    Down 19
    1994
    Andrew Scheinman
    Comedy, Family, Sports
  20. 20
    Up 23
    Down 14
    1978
    Daniel Mann
    Comedy
  21. 21
    Up 24
    Down 15
    1988
    Bud S. Smith
    Comedy, Sports
  22. 22
    Up 35
    Down 25
    1988
    Allan Arkush
    Comedy, Slapstick, Sports
  23. 23
    Up 30
    Down 23
    1996
    Robert Lieberman
    Comedy, Family, Sports
  24. 24
    Up 22
    Down 17
    1996
    Tony Scott
    Psychological thriller, Thriller, Sports, Crime Thriller
  25. 25
    Up 40
    Down 38
    1993
    Daniel Stern
    Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Sports, Coming of age
  26. 26
    Up 27
    Down 24
    1990
    John G. Avildsen
    Drama, Boxing, Action, Sports, Sports
  27. 27
    Up 36
    Down 34
    2005
    Peter Segal
    Drama, Comedy, LGBT, Sports, Black comedy, Remake, Prison film
  28. 28
    Up 25
    Down 23
    1991
    Stan Dragoti
    Comedy, Sports
  29. 29
    Up 25
    Down 23
    1994
    John G. Avildsen
    Drama, Biography, Sports, Romance Film, Indie, Romantic drama, Sports
  30. 30
    Up 19
    Down 18
    1992
    Paul Michael Glaser
    Drama, Comedy, Sports, Romantic comedy, Sports
  31. 31
    Up 17
    Down 21
    2000
    Robert Redford
    Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Period piece, Sports, Romance Film, Film adaptation More
  32. 32
    Up 19
    Down 34
    2000
    Howard Deutch
    Comedy, Action, Action/Adventure, Sports
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