The best sports films of 2021

14 sports films from 2021, ranked by a 0–100 score from IMDb ratings, critics, major awards and box office, compared with every film from the same year.

1. King Richard Score 75.0 · IMDb 7.5 · Tomatometer 90% · Metascore 76 · Drama, History
2. The Alpinist Score 57.0 · IMDb 7.9 · Tomatometer 93% · Metascore 67
3. '83 Score 55.3 · IMDb 7.5
4. Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In Score 54.1 · IMDb 8.1 · Tomatometer 100% · Metascore 68
5. Skater Girl Score 49.7 · IMDb 6.7 · Tomatometer 88%
6. Sarpatta Parambarai Score 49.0 · IMDb 8.4
7. Schumacher Score 49.0 · IMDb 7.4 · Tomatometer 60%
8. Pelé Score 45.4 · IMDb 7.0 · Tomatometer 81% · Metascore 61
9. 12 Mighty Orphans Score 44.4 · IMDb 6.9 · Tomatometer 62% · Metascore 44
10. The Novice Score 42.6 · IMDb 6.5 · Tomatometer 92% · Metascore 85