Disney Sports Movies have a special place in the hearts of fans around the world. These films not only showcase the excitement and competitiveness of various sports but also deliver powerful messages about teamwork, determination, and never giving up on your dreams.
Complete list of Disney Sports Movies in order by year
If you’re a fan of both Disney magic and the thrill of athletic competition, then this complete list of Disney sports movies in chronological order is just what you need :
72. Chang Can Dunk (2023)
A young Asian-American teen and basketball fanatic who just wants to dunk and get the girl ends up learning much more about himself, his best friends, and his mother.
Director: Jingyi Shao
71. Rise (2022)
After emigrating to Greece from Nigeria, Vera and Charles Antetokounmpo struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under the daily threat of deportation. Desperate to obtain Greek citizenship but undermined by a system that blocked them at every turn, the family’s vision, determination and faith lifted them out of obscurity to launch the careers of three NBA champions.
Director: Akin Omotoso
70. Safety (2020) (2020)
The story of Ray-Ray McElrathbey, a freshman football player for Clemson University, who secretly raised his younger brother on campus after his home life became too unsteady.
Director: Reginald Hudlin
69. Cars 3 (2017)
In 2017, Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures released Cars 3, an American computer-animated sports comedy-adventure film.
The third film in the Cars franchise and the sequel to 2011’s Cars 2.
Before its June 16 theatrical release in the United States, Cars 3 was previewed for the NASCAR industry on May 23 in Kannapolis, North Carolina.
Directed By: Brian Fee
Starring: Cristela Alonzo, Owen Wilson, Armie Hammer, Chris Cooper
Revenue: $383 million
Synopsis:
To prevent Jackson Storm (Hammer) from winning the Florida 500, Lightning McQueen (Wilson) teams up with rookie mechanic Cruz Ramirez (Alonzo) to prove to a new generation of race vehicles that he is still at the top of his game.
Worldwide, it earned $383 million against a budget of $175 million, making it the lowest-grossing picture in the franchise.
68. Dangal (2016)
Dangal is an extraordinary true story based on the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. The film traces the inspirational journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world class wrestlers.
Director: Nitesh Tiwari
Revenue: $311,000,000
67. Queen of Katwe (2016)
A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
Director: Mira Nair
Revenue: $10,367,161
66. McFarland, USA (2015)
A track coach in a small California town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders.
Director: Niki Caro
Revenue: $45,710,059
65. Cloud 9 (2014)
Set high atop snow-capped mountains in the adrenaline-fueled world of competitive snowboarding, the Disney Channel Original Movie “Cloud 9″ tells the inspiring story of two snowboarders who must overcome self-doubt to learn that achieving their dreams is possible.
Director: Paul Hoen
64. Million Dollar Arm (2014)
In a last-ditch effort to save his career, sports agent JB Bernstein (Jon Hamm) dreams up a wild game plan to find Major League Baseball’s next great pitcher from a pool of cricket players in India. He soon discovers two young men who can throw a fastball but know nothing about the game of baseball. Or America. It’s an incredible and touching journey that will change them all — especially JB, who learns valuable lessons about teamwork, commitment and family.
Director: Craig Gillespie
Revenue: $38,307,627
63. Planes (2013)
Dusty is a cropdusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem? He is hopelessly afraid of heights. With the support of his mentor Skipper and a host of new friends, Dusty sets off to make his dreams come true.
Director: Klay Hall
Revenue: $219,788,712
62. Cars 2 (2011)
In 2011, Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures released Cars 2, an American computer-animated spy comedy film.
The 12th Disney animated feature, it is the sequel to the second film in the Cars franchise, Cars (2006).
Directed By: John Lasseter
Starring: Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy
Revenue: $359.8 million
Synopsis:
While Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) have been on many adventures together, nothing has prepared them for the first-ever World Grand Prix, which takes place in a foreign country. When Mater (voice of Owen Wilson) meets British master spy Finn McMissile (Michael Caine) and gorgeous spy-in-training Holley Shiftwell (Emily Mortimer), he makes a diversion to international espionage while Lightning is focused on the path to the championship.
Rotten Tomatoes called it “visually appealing as any other Pixar production,” but concluded that “dazzle can’t disguise the rusty storytelling under the hood.” Although it received negative reviews from critics, Cars 2 was still a financial success for Pixar, becoming the studio’s highest-grossing picture to date and the tenth highest-grossing film of 2011.
61. Den Brother (2010)
Alex Pearson has a lot to learn about teamwork. As the star of the Lemon Oaks hockey team, Alex almost always has his way on and off the ice. That ism until he pulls a stunt so outrageous not even his own coach can give him a pass. His punishment? Suspension from the team, a never-ending list of chores and a job watching his little sister Emily after school.
Director: Mark L. Taylor
60. Secretariat (2010)
Housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father’s Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery – with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin – manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.
Director: Randall Wallace
Revenue: $60,251,371
59. Hatching Pete (2009)
Pete Ivey (Jason Dolley) is the type of guy who’s easily overlooked in the school halls — unlike his boisterous best friend, Cleatus Poole (Mitchel Musso), who’s proudly carrying on the family tradition of spreading school spirit as the spirited Brewster High chicken. But when the costume prompts an allergy attack, Poole begs Pete to take his place at center court;the resulting anonymity frees Pete to discover his inner star. Trouble is, it’s Poole who’s getting all the attention from fans, who think he’s the one behind the mask. Meanwhile, Pete’s attempts to get noticed by pretty new girl Angela (Josie Loren) are complicated by the fact that she’s also entranced with the mysterious man in the chicken suit. In the end, Pete must decide whether facing the possibility of rejection is worth revealing himself for what — and who — he really is.
Director: Stuart Gillard
58. Snow Buddies (2008)
Dylan Sprouse, Jim Belushi and Kris Kristofferson lend their voices to this family-friendly tale about a feisty pack of golden retriever puppies that embarks on an Alaskan adventure. When they find themselves stranded in the northern wilderness, the canine offspring of famed sports star Air Bud team up with an experienced sled dog and a husky pup, who teach them the importance of working together.
Director: Robert Vince
57. Jump In! (2007)
Story revolves around a young boxer, Izzy Daniels, who trains to follow in his father’s footsteps by winning the Golden Glove. When his friend, Mary, however, asks him to substitute for a team member in a Double Dutch tournament, the young man discovers a hidden passion for jump roping
Director: Paul Hoen
56. Johnny Kapahala – Back on Board (2007)
Johnny Kapahala, a teen snowboarding champion from Vermont, returns to Oahu, Hawaii, for the wedding of his hero — his grandfather, local surf legend Johnny Tsunami — and to catch a few famous Kauai waves. When Johnny arrives, he meets his new family including “Uncle Chris” (the 12-year-old son of his new step-grandmother) who resents the upcoming marriage. Chris’s only interest is to join a mountain boarding crew led by a teenage bully. When Johnny’s grandfather and his new wife open a surf shop that also caters to mountain boarders, they are soon embroiled in a turf war with a rival shop owner who wants to shut their business down.
Director: Eric Bross
55. The Game Plan (2007)
Bachelor football star Joe Kingman seems to have it all. He is wealthy and carefree, and his team is on the way to capturing a championship. Suddenly, he is tackled by some unexpected news: He has a young daughter, the result of a last fling with his ex-wife. Joe must learn to balance his personal and professional lives with the needs of his child.
Director: Andy Fickman
Revenue: $147,880,543
54. Air Buddies (2006)
Here’s the delightful tale of teamwork and adventure your whole family will love! Air Bud is the proud father of five adorable puppies – the hip-hopping B-Dawg, lovely Rosebud, mellow Buddha, dirt-loving Mudbud, and the big fella Budderball – with an unbelievable secret: They can talk! And the hilarious, hair-raising exploits of these barking, talking, ball-playing pups will have you cheering as they run off on a daring rescue mission to save their parents!
Director: Robert Vince
53. Glory Road (2006)
In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.
Director: James Gartner
Revenue: $42,647,449
52. Invincible (2006)
Inspired by the true story of Vince Papale, a man with nothing to lose who ignored the staggering odds and made his dream come true. When the coach of Papale’s beloved hometown football team hosted an unprecedented open tryout, the public consensus was that it was a waste of time – no one good enough to play professional football was going to be found this way.
Director: Ericson Core
Revenue: $57,806,952
51. Cars (2006)
In 2006, Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures released Cars, an American computer-animated sports comedy film.
Before Disney acquired Pixar in January 2006, this movie was the studio’s last original production.
Directed By: John Lasseter
Starring: Paul Newman, Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy
Revenue: $462 million
Synopsis:
Lightning McQueen is on his way to California to compete in the Piston Cup Championship against The King and Chick Hicks when he loses control of his trailer and crashes into the deteriorating city of Radiator Springs. Over time, he grows close to the town’s eccentric citizens, including Sally, Doc Hudson, and Mater. When it’s time for him to leave, he won’t care as much about the championship as he did before.
Released in theaters on June 9, 2006, Cars earned $462 million worldwide against a budget of $120 million and had a successful premiere on May 26, 2006, at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.
50. The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005)
A biopic of 20-year-old Francis Ouimet who defeated his golfing idol and 1900 US Open Champion, Harry Vardon.
Director: Bill Paxton
Revenue: $15,431,177
49. Herbie Fully Loaded (2005)
Maggie Peyton, the new owner of Number 53 – the free-wheelin’ Volkswagen bug with a mind of its own – puts the car through its paces on the road to becoming a NASCAR competitor.
Director: Angela Robinson
Revenue: $66,002,004
48. Go Figure (2005)
Katelin Kingsford, an Olympic hopeful figure skater wants to train with a Russian figure skating coach. In order to go to go to the school that Natasha is at, Katelin gets a scholarship playing on the girls hockey team.
Director: Francine McDougall
47. Ice Princess (2005)
With the help of her coach, her parents, and the boy who drives the Zamboni machine, nothing can stop Casey from realizing her dream to be a champion figure skater.
Director: Tim Fywell
Revenue: $27,645,491
46. Going to the Mat (2004)
Jace Newfield has a problem. Besides being blind and being the new kid at school, his problem is that the kids at his new school thinks he’s a jerk. Jace has to find a way to be accepted into his new school. Joining the wrestling team just might work.
Director: Stuart Gillard
45. Miracle (2004)
In 1980, the United States Ice Hockey team’s coach, Herb Brooks, put a ragtag squad of college kids up against the legendary juggernaut from the Soviet Union at the Olympic Games. Despite the long odds, Team USA carried the pride of a nation yearning for a distraction from world events. With the world watching, the team rose to the occasion, prompting broadcaster Al Michaels’ now famous question to the millions viewing at home: “Do you believe in miracles?” Yes!
Director: Gavin O’Connor
Revenue: $64,445,708
44. Air Bud: Spikes Back (2003)
In Disney’s fifth installment to the franchise, Air Bud finds that he has the uncanny ability to play volleyball.
Director: Mike Southon
43. Right on Track (2003)
Based a on a true story about two sisters who came out on top of a man’s sport. The story is based on Erica and Courtney Enders, two sisters who get in to junior drag racing and make it all the way to the top. The two sisters fight a battle of fellow racers who are against having girls race with them therefore it pushes them harder to compete against their competition. Erica becomes stressed when her racing life becomes mixed with her social life and academic goals, and decided to quit racing, until she realizes racing is what she truly wants to do. Finally towards the end of their teen years the Enders sisters come out on top to win the junior drag racing national title. They continue to race throughout high school and college, and still do so today.
Director: Duwayne Dunham
42. Eddie’s Million Dollar Cook Off (2003)
Eddie Ogden is his pa’s pride and joy as well as the Groundhogs team’s only asset as baseball talent. Then Eddie discovers a taste and talent for cuisine. Although his brothers Andy and Alex, and Pa as well as classmates enjoy his dishes, they only mock cooking, so he arranges and ‘accidental’ registration for him and two friends in Home Economics. Only Eddie -secretly again- and nerdy shrew Bridget Simons enter a national cooking competition for school-kids. Ma finds out and to his surprise proves supportive, as well as the teacher, who once won the competition herself.
Director: Paul Hoen
41. Full Court Miracle (2003)
Full-Court Miracle is a 2003 Disney Channel Original Movie. It premiered on November 23, 2003. Inspired by the true story of University of Virginia basketball star Lamont Carr, the film centers on a group of young Jewish basketball players who search for a coach to help them out of a slump. The main character Alex Schlotsky is inspired by the true story of Alex Barbag and Chad Korpeck.
Director: Stuart Gillard
40. Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch (2002)
Josh is off to his first year of college and buddy has stayed behind with joshs little sister andrea and the rest of the family. Adrea attempting to fit in with her jr. High classmates decides to join the baseball team and along the way discovers that buddy is a talented baseball player.
Director: Robert Vince
39. The Rookie (2002)
Jim Morris never made it out of the minor leagues before a shoulder injury ended his pitching career twelve years ago. Now a married-with-children high-school chemistry teacher and baseball coach in Texas, Jim’s team makes a deal with him: if they win the district championship, Jim will try out with a major-league organization. The bet proves incentive enough for the team, and they go from worst to first, making it to state for the first time in the history of the school. Jim, forced to live up to his end of the deal, is nearly laughed off the try-out field–until he gets onto the mound, where he confounds the scouts (and himself) by clocking successive 98 mph fastballs, good enough for a minor-league contract with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Jim’s still got a lot of pitches to throw before he makes it to The Show, but with his big-league dreams revived, there’s no telling where he could go.
Director: John Lee Hancock
Revenue: $75,597,042
38. Snow Dogs (2002)
When a Miami dentist inherits a team of sled dogs, he’s got to learn the trade or lose his pack to a crusty mountain man.
Director: Brian Levant
Revenue: $81
37. Double Teamed (2002)
Heather and Heidi play volleyball for their school team, when their family decides that they need to go to a bigger school so that they will have a better chance for scholarships. But at the new school, the twins are discovered by the basketball coach. Inspired by the true story of Heather and Heidi Burge.
Director: Duwayne Dunham
36. Gotta Kick It Up (2002)
This was going to be the first year that Marshal Middle School was not going to have a dance team. All that changes when the new Biology teacher, Ms. Bartlett, agrees to be the coach. Now the girls need to prove that they are ready to compete and are able to win;not only to themselves, but to their parents and coach. Using the chant “si, se puede” or “yes, I can” the Dance team builds their confidence to perform.
Director: Ramón Menéndez
35. The Luck of the Irish (2001)
A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun.
Director: Paul Hoen
34. Motocrossed (2001)
Motocrossed! is a 2001 Disney Channel Original Movie (based on the Shakespeare play Twelfth Night), about a girl named Andrea Carson who loves motocross, despite the fact that her father finds her unsuited for the sport, being that she is “just a girl”. When her twin brother Andrew breaks his leg just before a big race, their father is forced to go to Europe to find a replacement rider. In the meantime, Andrea secretly races in Andrew’s place with her mother’s help.
Director: Steve Boyum
33. Air Bud 3: World Pup (2001)
In this second heartwarming and hilarious sequel to the popular favorite, Air Bud masters two new starring roles: soccer (real football) player and fatherhood. Loaded with laughs and cool soccer action, Buddy teams up alongside U.S. women’s soccer greats.
Director: Bill Bannerman
32. Remember the Titans (2000)
After leading his football team to 15 winning seasons, coach Bill Yoast is demoted and replaced by Herman Boone – tough, opinionated and as different from the beloved Yoast as he could be. The two men learn to overcome their differences and turn a group of hostile young men into champions.
Director: Boaz Yakin
Revenue: $136,706,683
31. Angels in the Infield (2000)
When Eddie Everett was a rookie in 1992, he led the California Angels to the American League Championship Series, where they played the Boston Red Sox. When a rookie playing for the Red Sox hits a ground ball to Everett, he bobbles it and is unable to get him out, while the runners he let on base score. Losing a chance to make it to the World Series. Ever since then, Everett had never been the same pitcher, or the same person. Six years later, Everett and his wife are divorced, and he has barely kept contact with their thirteen year old daughter, Laurel. However, at a game where the Anaheim Angels are playing the fictional Arizona Crimson Devils, and the Angels lose, his ex-wife says that she is taking a job in Boston and is leaving Laurel with him. When he takes her back home, she realizes that her father’s life isn’t at all what she thought it’d be. He can’t get over losing that game his rookie year, and she prays that he can get a second chance.
Director: Robert King
30. Ready to Run (2000)
A 14-year-old girl who works at a racetrack trains a talking racehorse with issues, transforming him into a winner.
Director: Duwayne Dunham
29. Alley Cats Strike (2000)
A group of hip retro teenage outsiders become involved in an interschool bowling rivalry.
Director: Rod Daniel
28. Miracle in Lane 2 (2000)
Young tween Justin Yoder, who’s known for his outgoing demeanor and wit despite being confined to a wheelchair, dreams to be like his athletic older brother and propels himself into the world of soapbox derby racing. It’s a field he’s sure he has a chance in. Unfortunately, he finds that because of his condition, not everyone is eager to see him compete.
Director: Greg Beeman
27. H.E. Double Hockey Sticks (1999)
Satan, in the form of Ms. Beelzebub (Rhea Perlman), sends apprentice demon Griffelkin (Friedle) to Earth’s surface to steal the soul of a talented young hockey player named Dave (Lawrence), who aspires to be the youngest man to ever win the Stanley Cup.
Director: Randall Miller
26. Endurance (1999)
The gold medal for the men’s 10,000-meter race in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics is won by Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie.
Director: Leslie Woodhead, Bud Greenspan
25. Johnny Tsunami (1999)
A Hawaiian teenage surfer shows off his skills when he takes to the snow slopes in Vermont.
Director: Steve Boyum
24. Meet the Deedles (1998)
Two surfers end up as Yellowstone park rangers and have to stop a former ranger who is out for revenge.
Director: Steve Boyum
Revenue: $4,562,146
23. Air Bud: Golden Receiver (1998)
Josh and Buddy move from basketball to American football in this first of several sequels to the original Air Bud.
Director: Richard Martin
Revenue: $10,224,116
22. Brink! (1998)
Andy “Brink” Brinker and his in-line skating crew–Peter, Jordy, and Gabriella–who call themselves “Soul-Skaters” (which means they skate for the fun of it, and not for the money), clash with a group of sponsored skaters, Team X-Bladz–led by Val–with whom they attend high school in southern California. When Brink discovers his family is in financial trouble, he goes against the wishes of his parents and his friends and joins Team X-Bladz. Brink tries to lead a double life but will be able to pull it off?
Director: Greg Beeman
21. Angels in the Endzone (1997)
The football team jesse is on is terrible, after the death of his father Jesse quits the team. Then angels come to help the team get better and nobody can see them but Jesse’s little brother.
Director: Gary Nadeau
20. Air Bud (1997)
A young boy and a talented stray dog with an amazing basketball playing ability become instant friends. Rebounding from his father’s accidental death, 12-year-old Josh Framm moves with his family to the small town of Fernfield, Washington. The new kid in town, Josh has no friends and is too shy to try out for the school basketball team. Instead he prefers to practice alone on an abandoned court, he befriends a runaway golden retriever named Buddy. Josh is amazed when he realizes that Buddy loves basketball…that is playing basketball…and he is GOOD! Josh eventually makes the school team and Buddy is named the Team Mascot. Josh and Buddy become the stars of halftime. Buddy’s half-time talent draws media attention. Unfortunately, when Buddy’s mean former owner, Norm Snively, comes along with a scheme to cash in on the pup’s celebrity, it looks like they are going to be separated.
Director: Charles Martin Smith
Revenue: $23,144,499
19. Flash (1997)
A boy falls in love with a horse named Flash that’s for sale. He gets a job to earn the money to buy the horse, but he’s forced to sell when the family falls upon hard times.
Director: Simon Wincer
18. D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)
The Ducks are offered scholarships at Eden Hall Academy but struggle with their new coach’s methods and come under pressure from the board to retain their scholarships before their big game against the Varsity team.
Director: Rob Lieberman
Revenue: $22,955,097
17. The Big Green (1995)
In a depressed Texas town, British foreign exchange teacher Anna attempts to inject some life into her hopeless kids by introducing them to soccer. They’re terrible at first, but Anna and her football-hero assistant whip them into shape. As they work overtime, the pair help kids build their self-esteem and also get involved in solving family squabbles.
Director: Holly Goldberg Sloan
16. Angels in the Outfield (1994)
Roger is a foster child whose irresponsible father promises to get his act together when Roger’s favourite baseball team, the California Angels, wins the pennant. The problem is that the Angels are in last place, so Roger prays for help to turn the team around. Sure enough, his prayers are answered in the form of angel Al.
Director: William Dear
Revenue: $50,236,831
15. D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994)
After Gordon Bombay’s hockey comeback is cut short he is named coach of Team USA Hockey for the Junior Goodwill Games. Bombay reunites the Mighty Ducks and introduces a few new players, however, he finds himself distracted by his newfound fame and must regather if the Ducks are to defeat tournament favourites Iceland.
Director: Sam Weisman
Revenue: $45,610,410
14. Iron Will (1994)
When Will Stoneman’s father dies, he is left alone to take care of his mother and their land. Needing money to maintain it, he decides to join a cross country dogsled race. This race will require days of racing for long hours, through harsh weather and terrain. This young man will need a lot of courage and a strong will to complete this race.
Director: Charles Haid
13. Cool Runnings (1993)
When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican Bobsled Team.
Director: Jon Turteltaub
Revenue: $154,864,401
12. The Mighty Ducks (1992)
After reckless young lawyer Gordon Bombay gets arrested for drunk driving, he must coach a kids hockey team for his community service. Gordon has experience on the ice, but isn’t eager to return to hockey, a point hit home by his tense dealings with his own former coach, Jack Reilly. The reluctant Gordon eventually grows to appreciate his team, which includes promising young Charlie Conway, and leads them to take on Reilly’s tough players.
Director: Stephen Herek
Revenue: $50,752,337
11. Tiger Town (1983)
Alex believed in his baseball hero Billy Young. When Billy’s performance struggled, Alex’s friends began to doubt Alex;and Billy began to doubt himself. Alex wants to prove to his friends, to Billy, and to himself that believing in someone can make the difference.
Director: Alan Shapiro
10. Herbie Goes Bananas (1980)
The adorable little VW helps its owners break up a counterfeiting ring in Mexico.
Director: Vincent McEveety
9. Herbie Goes To Monte Carlo (1977)
Herbie, the Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own, is racing in the Monte Carlo Rally. But thieves have hidden a cache of stolen diamonds in Herbie’s gas tank, and are now trying to get them back.
Director: Vincent McEveety
8. Gus (1976)
The California Atoms are in last place with no hope of moving up. But by switching the mule from team mascot to team member, (He can kick 100 yard field goals!) they start winning, and move up in the rankings, Hurrah! The competition isn’t so happy.
Director: Vincent McEveety
7. The Strongest Man in the World (1975)
The Strongest Man in the World is a 1975 film starring Kurt Russell as Dexter Riley, a student in the fictional Medfield College. A school laboratory accident mixes one student’s vitamin cereal mix with Dexter Riley’s chemical experiment. The students decide to dispose of the mess by giving it to their neighbor’s cow, with unintended consequences: the cow begins producing an extraordinary amount of milk! When they try it out on themselves, they discover that the mixture gives any human superhuman strength for a few minutes. The school sees this as the thing needed to save their school from closure, but a competitor learn of this deal, and hires two criminals to stop it.This is the third and final film in a series of comedies, which depict the adventures of perpetual college student, Dexter Riley. It follows the 1972 film, “Now You See Him, Now You Don’t,” and the 1969 film, “The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes.
Director: Vincent McEveety
6. Herbie Rides Again (1974)
The living Volkswagen Beetle helps an old lady protect her home from a corrupt developer.
Director: Robert Stevenson
5. The World’s Greatest Athlete (1973)
Stuck with a feeble sports department, college coach Sam Archer (John Amos) faces the ax unless he can reverse the school’s athletic fortunes. An African vacation with his assistant (Tim Conway) answers Archer’s prayers when he spots the athletically gifted Nanu (Jan-Michael Vincent). Sam counts on Nanu’s remarkable abilities to put the team back on the winning track. This upbeat farce boasts an impressive cast of comedians.
Director: Robert Scheerer
4. Snowball Express (1972)
When John Baxter inherits a ski resort in the Rocky Mountains, he quits his job in New York and moves the family west to run it. Only to find that the place is a wreck. But together they decide to try to fix it up and run it. But Martin Ridgeway, who wants the property, does everything he can to ensure it will fail.
Director: Norman Tokar
3. The Love Bug (1968)
Herbie is a car – but no ordinary car. The story follows the Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own from the showroom to the race track, with various close escapes in between. Three further Herbie movies were to follow.
Director: Robert Stevenson
2. Miracle of the White Stallions (1963)
In WWII Austria, Col. Alois Podhajsky must protect his beloved Lipizzaner stallions and make sure that they are surrendered into the right hands. But Patton’s something of a horse fancier and can help…if he sees the stallions perform.
Director: Arthur Hiller
1. The Horse with the Flying Tail (1960)
A palimino cow pony, through a series of owners and adventures becomes a champion mount for one of the US equestrian team.
Director: Larry Lansburgh
