10 Biographical Sports Movie Trivia Questions (With Answers)

Some of the greatest sports stories ever told happened in real life before they made it to the big screen. From legendary athletes and unforgettable championship moments to acclaimed documentaries and award-winning performances, these films celebrate triumph, perseverance, and the people who changed sports history. Grab a drink, settle in, and see how many of these 10 biographical sports movie trivia questions you can answer before revealing the answers below!

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• 1. What two actors portrayed tennis legends Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs in the 2017 biographical sports film Battle of the Sexes?

  Emma Stone and Steve Carell

• 2. What actor portrayed baseball legend Babe Ruth in the 1992 film The Babe?

  John Goodman

• 3. What rapper directed the 2010 documentary Straight Outta L.A., about the Raiders' move from Oakland to Los Angeles?

  Ice Cube

• 4. The Oscar-winning documentary When We Were Kings chronicles Muhammad Ali's famous "Rumble in the Jungle" against what heavyweight champion?

  George Foreman

• 5. Mickey Rourke won a Golden Globe for portraying Randy "The Ram" Robinson in what acclaimed 2008 sports drama?

  The Wrestler

• 6. Invictus, starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon, tells the story of the 1995 Rugby World Cup in what country?

  South Africa

• 7. The Academy Award-winning documentary One Day in September examines the murder of 11 athletes from what country during the 1972 Munich Olympics?

  Israel

• 8. What landmark 1966 surf documentary follows Mike Hynson and Robert August around the globe in search of perfect waves?

  The Endless Summer

• 9. Pumping Iron documents Arnold Schwarzenegger's battle for the 1975 Mr. Olympia title against what bodybuilder, later famous for portraying the Incredible Hulk?

  Lou Ferrigno

• 10. ESPN's acclaimed documentary The Fab Five tells the story of five celebrated freshmen who played for what university?

  University of Michigan

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