The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar

The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar

2018•1h 16m•8.3/10

TV MovieDrama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

8.3/10(24)

Based on her book, this World Premiere film follows Simone Biles through the sacrifices and hard work that led her to win 19 Olympic and World Championship medals.

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Production

Lifetime

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Jeanté Godlock

Jeanté Godlock

Simone Biles

Kathleen Rose Perkins

Kathleen Rose Perkins

Aimee Boorman

Tisha Campbell

Tisha Campbell

Nellie Biles

Raven Bowens

Raven Bowens

Adria Biles

Kelsey Scott

Kelsey Scott

Shanon

Tim Beckmann

Tim Beckmann

Mr. Andrews

Marylin Norry

Martha Karolyi

Julius Tennon

Julius Tennon

Ron Biles

Takaya Kelly

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