The Phenom (2016)
A rookie pitcher undergoes psychotherapy to overcome the yips.
Top billed cast
Johnny SimmonsHopper Gibson
Ethan HawkeHopper Sr.
Paul GiamattiDr. Mobley
Sophie Kennedy ClarkDorothy Boyer
Alison ElliottSusan Gibson
Yul VazquezEddie Soler
Paul AdelsteinScott Borwitz
Marin IrelandRachel Cullum
Louisa KrauseCandace Cassidy
Elizabeth MarvelJune Epland
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Rocky (1976)
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Rocky II (1979)
After Rocky goes the distance with champ Apollo Creed, both try to put the fight behind them and move on. Rocky settles down with Adrian but can't put his life together outside the ring, while Creed seeks a rematch to restore his reputation. Soon enough, the "Master of Disaster" and the "Italian Stallion" are set on a collision course for a climactic battle that is brutal and unforgettable.
Rocky IV (1985)
Rocky Balboa holds the world heavyweight championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union. This time, Rocky's training regimen takes him to Siberia, where he prepares for a globally televised match in the heart of Moscow. But nothing can truly prepare him for what he's about to face – a fight to the finish, in which he must defend not only himself, but also the honor of his country!
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Raging Bull (1980)
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When Saturday Comes (1996)
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The Miracle of Bern (2003)
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Remember the Titans (2000)
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A college football team recruits a tough convict.
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Tucson (1949)
The story of Andy Bryant, a University of Arizona student whose grades suffer because of his preoccupation with an upcoming intercollegiate rodeo. Andy's father is more interested in embarrassing a rival at the rodeo than he is with his son's academic progress. When his lack of focus nearly causes a tragic accident in the university chemistry lab, Andy decides to hunker down and study.
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