The Olympic Games as They Were Practiced in Ancient Greece

A documentary covering the Olympic Games at Chamonix in 1924.

The 1924 Chamonix Olympic Games

1924

5.4

The Olympic Games in Paris 1924

1925

A documentary on the 1924 Olympic Game in Paris.

The Olympic Games in Paris 1924

1925

5.3

The Olympic Games, Amsterdam 1928

1928

A documentary on the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam.

The Olympic Games, Amsterdam 1928

1928

5.2

The IX Olympiad in Amsterdam

1928

A documentary on the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam. Made by Istituto Luce, there is an understandable focus on Italian athletes, but it is the first Olympic documentary that describes the techniques of certain events.

The IX Olympiad in Amsterdam

1928

5.2

The White Stadium

7.4

1928

A profile of the 1928 Olympic Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland.

The White Stadium

1928

7.4

Youth of the World

5.5

1936

This Nazi propaganda film covers the 1936 Winter Olympics that were held in Germany.

Youth of the World

1936

5.5

XIVth Olympiad: The Glory of Sport

6.1

1948

A documentary covering the 1948 Olympic Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland, and London, England.

XIVth Olympiad: The Glory of Sport

1948

6.1

Fight Without Hate

6.3

1948

A documentary covering the 1948 Olympic Games in St. Moritz.

Fight Without Hate

1948

6.3

The VI Olympic Winter Games, Oslo 1952

1952

A documentary covering the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway.

The VI Olympic Winter Games, Oslo 1952

1952

5.0

Where the World Meets

1952

A first part of a documentary on the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.

Where the World Meets

1952

5.0

Gold and Glory

1953

A second part of a documentary covering the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.

Gold and Glory

1953

5.0

Memories of the Olympic Summer of 1952

1954

Documentary footage from the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.

Memories of the Olympic Summer of 1952

1954

5.0

The Horse in Focus

5.4

1956

A documentary covering the equestrian events of 1956 Olympic Games in Stockholm.

The Horse in Focus

1956

5.4

Olympic Games 1956

6.1

1956

A documentary covering the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne and Stockholm.

Olympic Games 1956

1956

6.1

White Vertigo

1956

A documentary covering the 1956 Olympic Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.

White Vertigo

1956

6.0

The Melbourne Rendezvous

1957

Rendez-Vous a Melbourne is the official filmed record of the 1956 Olympic Games in Australia. At the time of its release, there was much controversy in the documentary-filmmaking world over the fact that the Aussies signed over exclusive distribution rights to a French firm, resulting in a boycott from other movie companies. None of this matters when the film is seen today: though not in the same league as Leni Reifenstahl's Olympiad, this 110-minute extravaganza is consistently entertaining. Fifteen cameras were utilized to lens every aspect of the event; it was then up to editors Jean Dudrumet and Monique Lacombe to burrow through miles and miles of film to cull the highlights seen herein. Portions of Rendez-Vous a Melbourne have since resurfaced in practically every Olympics documentary -- not to mention the many TV specials attending the now-biannual event.

The Melbourne Rendezvous

1957

5.0

Alain Mimoun

6.3

1959

A documentary about French marathon runner Alain Mimoun at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne.

Alain Mimoun

1959

6.3

People, Hopes, Medals

4.6

1960

A documentary covering the 1960 Winter Olympic Games in Squaw Valley, California.

People, Hopes, Medals

1960

4.6

The Grand Olympics

5.6

1961

Events and athletes that characterized the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. From the absolute protagonist Wilma Rudolph, called the black gazelle, to Livio Berruti, the first white to win the 200 meters, to the deeds of Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who won the marathon racing barefoot.

The Grand Olympics

1961

5.6

IX Olympic Winter Games, Innsbruck 1964

1964

A documentary on the 1964 Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria.

IX Olympic Winter Games, Innsbruck 1964

1964

5.2

Tokyo Olympiad

7.7

1965

This impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics pays as much attention to the crowds and workers as it does to the actual competitive events. Highlights include an epic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and America, and the final marathon race through Tokyo's streets. Two athletes are highlighted: Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who receives his second gold medal, and runner Ahamed Isa from Chad, representing a country younger than he is.

Tokyo Olympiad

1965

7.7

Sensation of the Century

1966

A documentary covering the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo. It consists primarily of footage edited from the documentary TOKYO OLYMPIAD, directed by Kon Ichikawa.

Sensation of the Century

1966

5.0

13 Days in France

1968

This colorful documentary chronicles the events of the 1968 Winter Olympics in France. The events made international celebrities of skater Peggy Fleming and skier Jean-Claude Killy for their gold-medal performances. The camera accurately catches the speed of bobsleds and downhill racers and ski jumpers as they race for the gold. President Charles DeGaulle is shown observing the action over 13 days, which saw France earn the best performance to date in the winter games.

13 Days in France

1968

6.0

Snows of Grenoble

5.6

1968

Film about the 10th Olympic Games in Grenoble in 1968. Using a subjective camera, Ertaud and Languepin take the pulse of the Games, cutting out the eyes and slowing down the movement when necessary. The dominant figure at the Grenoble Winter Games is Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy, whose three gold medals matched Toni Sailer's 1956 feat. The filmmakers bet on his winning streak, and include commentary from him as he prepares for each race. Another athlete, Marielle Goitschel, is treated insightfully on screen and wins the women's slalom. Ice dancing fans will appreciate the coverage of winner Oleg Protopopov and his partner Ludmila Belousova. President Charles De Gaulle was present for the spectacular Opening Ceremony.

Snows of Grenoble

1968

5.6

The Olympics in Mexico

5.7

1969

Documentary about the XIX Olympic Games in Mexico City in 1968. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment in 1999.

The Olympics in Mexico

1969

5.7

Sapporo Winter Olympics

6.7

1972

A documentary about the 1972 Winter Olympic Games in Sapporo, Japan.

Sapporo Winter Olympics

1972

6.7

Visions of Eight

7.0

1973

Eight acclaimed filmmakers bring their unique and differing perspectives to the 1972 Summer Olympic Games held in Munich. The segments include Lelouch's take on Olympic losers and their struggle to remain dignified even in the face of bitter disappointment and defeat; Zetterling's dramatic exploration of the world of weightlifting; and Pfleghar's piece on young Russian gymnast Ludmilla Tourischev's majestic performance on the uneven bars.

Visions of Eight

1973

7.0

White Rock

1977

British documentary filmmaker and producer Tony Maylam reinvigorated the sports documentary genre with WHITE ROCK, an idiosyncratic and utterly engaging account of the XII Olympic Winter Games Innsbruck 1976. He did so by placing music (by organ and synth wunderkind Rick Wakeman) front and center, and by using Hollywood star James Coburn as a "guide for the uninitiated."

White Rock

1977

5.0

Games of the XXI Olympiad

4.8

1977

Edited from almost 100 km of film footage shot during the Games, this feature documentary is a breathtaking portrait of the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Much more than a simple record of the Games, the film approaches each event with the intention of revealing the athlete - whether winner or loser - as a unique individual.

Games of the XXI Olympiad

1977

4.8

Olympic Spirit

1980

A documentary covering the 1980 Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid.

Olympic Spirit

1980

5.3

O Sport, You Are Peace!

6.1

1981

A 1981 documentary film directed by Yuri Ozerov. It showed the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow. The director was awarded the State Prize of the USSR in 1982. The film was selected as the Soviet entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 54th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.

O Sport, You Are Peace!

1981

6.1

A Turning Point

1984

A documentary covering the 1984 Olympic Games in Sarajevo.

A Turning Point

1984

5.3

16 Days of Glory

7.2

1985

The definitive photographic record of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, told "from the inside" through the lives of the participants, the words of David Perry, and the singing voice of Placido Domingo. From the opening to closing ceremonies, this unique style of storytelling shows a side of the Olympic Games not seen by television audiences.

16 Days of Glory

1985

7.2

Beyond All Barriers

A documentary covering the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul.

Beyond All Barriers

1989

5.0

Hand in Hand

A documentary covering the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul.

Hand in Hand

1989

6.0

Seoul 1988

A documentary covering the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul.

Seoul 1988

1989

6.0

Calgary ’88: 16 Days of Glory

A documentary covering the 1988 Olympic Games in Calgary.

Calgary ’88: 16 Days of Glory

1989

5.0

One Light, One World

1992

A documentary covering the 1992 Olympic Games in Albertville.

One Light, One World

1992

5.3

Marathon

4.5

1993

A documentary covering the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona.

Marathon

1993

4.5

Lillehammer ’94: 16 Days of Glory

1994

A documentary covering the 1994 Olympic Games in Lillehammer.

Lillehammer ’94: 16 Days of Glory

1994

5.2

Atlanta’s Olympic Glory

4.4

1997

A documentary covering the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.

Atlanta’s Olympic Glory

1997

4.4

Nagano ’98 Olympics: Stories of Honor and Glory

5.8

1998

A documentary covering the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano.

Nagano ’98 Olympics: Stories of Honor and Glory

1998

5.8

Sydney 2000: Stories of Olympic Glory

7.3

2001

A documentary covering the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.

Sydney 2000: Stories of Olympic Glory

2001

7.3

Salt Lake City 2002: Stories of Olympic Glory

5.9

2003

Award-winning sports chronicler Bud Greenspan delivers a powerful and emotional look at six individual stories in the official film of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Greenspan goes beyond highlight footage to tell the story of how these athletes overcome incredible obstacles to achieve Olympic glory.

Salt Lake City 2002: Stories of Olympic Glory

2003

5.9

Bud Greenspan’s Athens 2004: Stories of Olympic Glory

2005

A documentary covering the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

Bud Greenspan’s Athens 2004: Stories of Olympic Glory

2005

6.0

Bud Greenspan’s Torino 2006: Stories of Olympic Glory

2007

A documentary covering the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin.

Bud Greenspan’s Torino 2006: Stories of Olympic Glory

2007

6.0

The Everlasting Flame

9.0

2009

A documentary covering the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

The Everlasting Flame

2009

9.0

Bud Greenspan Presents Vancouver 2010: Stories of Olympic Glory

2011

A documentary covering the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver.

Bud Greenspan Presents Vancouver 2010: Stories of Olympic Glory

2011

5.2

First

5.9

2012

The Official Film of the XXXth Olympic Games to be held in London, following the stories of twelve first-time Olympians from around the world.

First

2012

5.9

The Games of the V Olympiad Stockholm, 1912

5.6

Newly restored and assembled by the International Olympic Committee - the earliest comprehensive moving-image record of the modern Olympic Games that survives today.

The Games of the V Olympiad Stockholm, 1912

2017

5.6

A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville). The film covers the period 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United's European Cup triumph.

The Class of ‘92

2013

7.1

Icarus

7.7

While investigating the furtive world of illegal doping in sports, director Bryan Fogel connects with renegade Russian scientist Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov—a pillar of his country’s “anti-doping” program. Over dozens of Skype calls, urine samples, and badly administered hormone injections, Fogel and Rodchenkov grow closer despite shocking allegations that place Rodchenkov at the center of Russia’s state-sponsored Olympic doping program.

Icarus

2017

7.7

Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora

6.4

2010

The Making-of James Cameron's Avatar. It shows interesting parts of the work on the set.

Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora

2010

6.4

Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King

8.1

2020

A tribute to Chadwick Boseman, celebrating his life and legacy.

Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King

2020

8.1

Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows

7.5

1998

This documentary follows superstar Bret Hart during his last year in the WWF. The film documents the tensions that resulted in The Montreal Screwjob, one of the most controversial events in the history of professional wrestling, in which Vince McMahon, Shawn Micheals, and others, legitimately conspired behind the scenes to go against the script and remove Bret Hart as champion.

Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows

1998

7.5

1

6.6

2013

Set in the golden era of Grand Prix Racing '1' tells the story of a generation of charismatic drivers who raced on the edge, risking their lives during Formula 1's deadliest period, and the men who stood up and changed the sport forever.

1

2013

6.6

Aquaman: Heroines of Atlantis

6.2

2019

Amber Heard and Nicole Kidman discuss their characters Mera and Atlanna.

Aquaman: Heroines of Atlantis

2019

6.2

Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home

6.8

2022

JB Smoove and Martin Starr host a celebration of 20 years of "Spider-Man" movies, from the Sam Raimi trilogy to Marc Webb's movies and the trio from Jon Watts.

Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home

2022

6.8

John Wick Chapter 2: Wick-vizzed

7.6

A candid look at rehearsal footage in support of a focus on pre-viz.

John Wick Chapter 2: Wick-vizzed

2017

7.6

Wormwood

6.9

In this genre-bending tale, Errol Morris explores the mysterious death of a U.S. scientist entangled in a secret Cold War program known as MK-Ultra.

Wormwood

2017

6.9

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