27 Great Hockey Movies

Dr. Kendall has spent years teaching Jack, a three-year-old chimpanzee, to communicate using sign language. During a practice session with Steven's junior league hockey team, Jack unexpectedly jumps onto the ice. The team soon discovers that the intelligent monkey possesses…

A struggling minor league ice hockey team seeks a way to gain recognition and attract fans. They sign the Hanson Brothers, a trio of tough enforcers famous for their aggressive play. Hired as a final attempt to boost attendance, the…

Clint Malarchuk, known as the "Cowboy Goalie," battled childhood OCD while growing up riding horses. He became infamous in hockey history for sustaining a severe injury when an opponent's skate blade severed his carotid artery. "Cutthroat" details the injury, his…

Doug Glatt, a laid-back guy who unexpectedly finds he's good at fighting, is recruited by a minor league hockey coach to be the team's enforcer. Even though Doug can't skate, his friend Pat encourages him to try out, and he…

A teenage girl tries out for her high school's hockey team as a goalie and faces opposition. However, she also finds encouragement, particularly from the team's most popular player.

College coach Herb Brooks takes charge of the 1980 U.S. Men's Olympic hockey team, introducing an unconventional and demanding approach. Following an initial defeat, Brooks motivates his talented but undisciplined players to focus on a single goal: defeating the seemingly…

In Lake Placid, New York, on a Friday night during the 1980 Winter Olympics, a determined group of American college players unexpectedly defeated the highly-ranked Soviet national hockey team, winning 4-3 in the medal round. The Americans experienced a sense…

"Mighty Ducks" follows Gordon Bombay, a former hockey player who unexpectedly gets a second chance when he's hired to coach Team USA at the Junior Goodwill Games. He reunites with his old teammates and brings in new players. As Bombay…

The Hanson Brothers remain with their minor league ice hockey team, the Chiefs, when the team is bought by a new owner. The owner hires a female coach and strategically places the Chiefs in a league where they are consistently…

Walter Gretzky was a coach and mentor who played a key role in developing his son, hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. Tragically, in 1991, just days after his 53rd birthday, Walter suffered a severe stroke. The stroke left him with no…

Every few decades, a truly exceptional athlete emerges, completely defining their sport. Wayne Gretzky is that athlete for our time. More than just a hockey player, he's a national icon. ABOVE AND BEYOND takes you to the beginning of his…

In the remote Alaskan town of Mystery, hockey is more than a game – it's the heart of the community. Every Saturday, residents gather around the pond to watch their team play. Their passion for the sport has made the…

This is a hilarious, action-packed comedy about people who are really good at playing puck.

This documentary follows the intense world of junior hockey, where fierce competition dominates. It's a character study of teenagers, often just 16, who are already pursuing their futures through the sport.

HBO Sports' *Broad Street Bullies* examines the legendary Philadelphia Flyers hockey teams of the 1970s, a highly divisive group. This documentary explores the personal histories of these captivating players who won consecutive Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975. Their aggressive,…

'The Mighty Ducks' follows Gordon Bombay, a former hockey player now working as a lawyer who's been sentenced to community service after a drunk driving incident. He's assigned to coach a group of kids' hockey players. Initially reluctant to revisit…

In the NHL, every player aspires to win the championship and earn a place on hockey's most coveted trophy. This film explores the journeys of those – both famous and unknown – who accomplished this ultimate goal in the sport.

Paula Taymore, a former Olympic hopeful, enters a battle of the sexes when she's challenged to a hockey match by a local men's team. Still recovering from a difficult divorce and struggling with self-doubt, Paula assembles a spirited group of…

Players known for their physical play in top hockey are trying to advance in their careers when they face a challenge to the future of their position.

A former Olympic figure skater and a retired hockey player form an unexpected partnership, united by a shared desire to achieve success again. Both athletes have experienced setbacks in their careers but hold onto a final dream of reaching the…

A world-class ice skater on the verge of winning the biggest competition of his career faces a devastating setback when his partner suffers a serious injury. Starring Matt Lanter, Francia Rosa, and Christy Carlson Romano, this romantic sports drama follows…

The life of hockey's greatest goaltender, Terry Sawchuk, was far from glamorous. With every save, he endured more cuts to his face and turned to alcohol to cope with the pain. Across the country, he achieved 103 shutouts, but at…

Sticks and Stones follows a Canadian Pee-Wee hockey team captain who organizes a tournament. His motivation is to apologize for the poor treatment an American team experienced during a visit to Canada in March of 2003.

"The Ducks," a team of gifted high school swimmers, earn scholarships to Eden Hall Academy, a prestigious school for top athletes. There, they struggle to adjust to their new coach's intense training, which challenges them physically and mentally. As the…

This sports drama follows a gifted young hockey player in the cold, small towns of Canada. He hopes to impress professional scouts with his skills. But when conflict erupts on his team, he learns that talent isn't everything; he must…

With a professional sports lockout in effect, Doug "The Thug" Glatt suffers an injury. He's forced to decide between protecting his team from a dangerous rival and being present for his wife as she approaches childbirth.

"The Great One" Wayne Gretzky shares the stories behind his most iconic achievements in this unprecedented look at his life. Hosted by hockey legend John Davidson and Gretzky's longtime friend, Keifer Sutherland, this film offers sports fans an intimate journey…