‘Shooting Stars’ and ‘Goon’ to ‘United’ and ‘Golden’: Top sports dramas and movies to watch on Peacock

If you're looking for stories of hope, determination, and perseverance through sport, head to Peacock and check out their ever-growing list of films and series that span all of these different types of sports such as: basketball, hockey, rugby, football and gymnastics. These films and series will give you an inside look at the true meaning of what it takes to be successful at the highest levels while being pushed to the limit.

Directed by Chris Robinson, ‘Shooting Stars’ chronicles the formative years of basketball icon LeBron James before NBA superstardom. The film stars Marquis “Mookie” Cook as young LeBron, alongside Wood Harris, Dermot Mulroney, Caleb McLaughlin, and Algee Smith. Told through friendship, mentorship, and pressure-filled teenage years, the film highlights how loyalty, discipline, and community laid the foundation for a generational athlete.

Directed by Michael Dowse, ‘Goon’ stars Seann William Scott as a mild-mannered bouncer who unexpectedly finds purpose as a hockey enforcer. The cast also includes Jay Baruchel, Alison Pill, Liev Schreiber, Eugene Levy, and Kim Coates. Beneath its bruising humour and chaotic ice fights, the film explores masculinity, belonging, and self-worth within the brutal world of professional hockey.

Helmed by Ryan Little, ‘Forever Strong’ is inspired by real-life rugby events and stars Sean Faris as a troubled player seeking redemption. Supporting performances come from Penn Badgley, Gary Cole, Sean Astin, and Neal McDonough. The film uses intense matches and locker-room drama to examine discipline, leadership, and how teamwork can rebuild fractured identities and second chances.

This powerful documentary series tracks America’s top gymnasts as they chase Olympic dreams under immense pressure. Featuring athletes such as Laurie Hernandez, Konnor McClain, Sunisa Lee, Shilese Jones, and Jade Carey, ‘Golden’ offers an unfiltered look at discipline, sacrifice, mental health, and the emotional toll of competing at the highest level of international sport.

Directed by James Strong, ‘United’ revisits the devastating 1958 Munich air disaster that claimed the lives of Manchester United players. The film features David Tennant, Dougray Scott, Jack O’Connell, Sam Claflin, and Dean Andrews. Balancing grief with resilience, the drama honours the club’s spirit and the emotional rebuilding of a team shattered by tragedy.

Directed by Ben Hickernell, ‘Backwards’ stars Sarah Megan Thomas as a former Olympic rower confronting failure after missing national selection. With supporting roles by James Van Der Beek, Glenn Morshower, and Alex Manette, the film follows her emotional return home, where coaching young athletes becomes a journey toward healing, humility, and rediscovering purpose beyond medals.

A sports-themed mockumentary created by David Caspe, ‘Mr. Throwback’ stars Adam Pally as a struggling memorabilia dealer desperate to reclaim relevance. The series features Ego Nwodim and guest appearances from Stephen Curry, blending humour, nostalgia, and self-delusion while exploring fandom, obsession, and the cost of clinging to past glory in modern sports culture.