Indian Films Dangal and Sultan Among the Greatest Sports Movies of All Time
Indian Films Dangal and Sultan Among the Greatest Sports Movies of All Time
With excite ment around sports films gaining massive global momentum following the release of Brad Pitt’s F1 blockbuster, The Action Network has created a Sports Movie Index — a data-driven ranking of the 200 greatest sports films of all time.
The index analyses each title based on critic reviews (Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic), audience reception (IMDb ratings and review count), and commercial performance (global box office and return on investment).
Dangal Ranked Among the Top 10 Greatest Sports Movies of All Time
India’s Dangal emerged as one of the world’s top-performing sports films, ranking 8th overall with a score of 74.69 / 100 — placing it alongside global heavyweights like Rocky, Million Dollar Baby, and Creed. Sultan also made the list, securing the 30th spot with a score of 68.93 / 100.
“Both Dangal and Sultan performed exceptionally well in terms of audience reception and commercial success,” said a spokesperson from The Action Network. “Dangal in particular stood out with a remarkably high IMDb rating and one of the strongest ROI scores in our entire dataset. These films didn’t just resonate locally — they drew global attention, showing that emotionally grounded storytelling and cultural relevance can compete on a worldwide stage.”
Here are the top 10 greatest sports movies of all time, based on our Sports Movie Index (out of 100).
Rocky (1976) – 89.47/100
Million Dollar Baby (2004) – 80.85/100
The Wrestler (2008) – 77.74/100
Creed (2015) – 77.12/100
The Fighter (2010) – 76.26/100
Jerry Maguire (1996) – 75.11/100
Dangal (2016) – 74.69/100
Bend It Like Beckham (2002) – 73.87/100
Wreck-It Ralph (2012) – 73.72/100
The Karate Kid (1984) – 73.44/100
To create the Sports Movie Index, The Action Network used a balanced scoring system that combines critic reviews (33%), audience sentiment (33%), and commercial performance (34%).
Critic scores were sourced from Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic, while audience sentiment was based on IMDb ratings and the number of user reviews — capturing both how well a film was received and how widely it was discussed. Commercial performance was given a slightly higher weight, as it reflects not only box office success, but also a film’s broader cultural reach and real-world impact for its creators. This three-part approach ensured that each film — whether a cult favorite, global hit, or Oscar winner — had a fair and data-backed shot at ranking among the greatest sports movies of all time.
Please find the full study and methodology here: https://www.actionnetwork.com/entertainment/the-greatest-sports-movies-of-all-time-ranked #TheActionNetwork
With excite ment around sports films gaining massive global momentum following the release of Brad Pitt’s F1 blockbuster, The Action Network has created a Sports Movie Index — a data-driven ranking of the 200 greatest sports films of all time.
The index analyses each title based on critic reviews (Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic), audience reception (IMDb ratings and review count), and commercial performance (global box office and return on investment).
Dangal Ranked Among the Top 10 Greatest Sports Movies of All Time
India’s Dangal emerged as one of the world’s top-performing sports films, ranking 8th overall with a score of 74.69 / 100 — placing it alongside global heavyweights like Rocky, Million Dollar Baby, and Creed. Sultan also made the list, securing the 30th spot with a score of 68.93 / 100.
“Both Dangal and Sultan performed exceptionally well in terms of audience reception and commercial success,” said a spokesperson from The Action Network. “Dangal in particular stood out with a remarkably high IMDb rating and one of the strongest ROI scores in our entire dataset. These films didn’t just resonate locally — they drew global attention, showing that emotionally grounded storytelling and cultural relevance can compete on a worldwide stage.”
Here are the top 10 greatest sports movies of all time, based on our Sports Movie Index (out of 100).
Rocky (1976) – 89.47/100
Million Dollar Baby (2004) – 80.85/100
The Wrestler (2008) – 77.74/100
Creed (2015) – 77.12/100
The Fighter (2010) – 76.26/100
Jerry Maguire (1996) – 75.11/100
Dangal (2016) – 74.69/100
Bend It Like Beckham (2002) – 73.87/100
Wreck-It Ralph (2012) – 73.72/100
The Karate Kid (1984) – 73.44/100
To create the Sports Movie Index, The Action Network used a balanced scoring system that combines critic reviews (33%), audience sentiment (33%), and commercial performance (34%).
Critic scores were sourced from Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic, while audience sentiment was based on IMDb ratings and the number of user reviews — capturing both how well a film was received and how widely it was discussed. Commercial performance was given a slightly higher weight, as it reflects not only box office success, but also a film’s broader cultural reach and real-world impact for its creators. This three-part approach ensured that each film — whether a cult favorite, global hit, or Oscar winner — had a fair and data-backed shot at ranking among the greatest sports movies of all time.
Please find the full study and methodology here: https://www.actionnetwork.com/entertainment/the-greatest-sports-movies-of-all-time-ranked #TheActionNetwork
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