Amazing Cricket-Based Movies and Series Worth Watching! Do you love cricket but are unable to play or don’t have any live matches to watch at the moment? There are plenty of immersive cricket movies and series you will be glad you watched. Cricket is among the most popular sports in the world and one that lends itself well to the movie industry. More so, the movie industry is one of the “tools” responsible for popularizing cricket sport with the world. Whether it is a single movie, series, or documentary, any film made on cricket is always immersive and fun to watch. If you love cricket but are unable to play, one of the greatest ways to fill that void is by watching cricket-based movies.
The movie industry has released myriads of movies and series based on cricket, subtly introducing it to the world. These movies, such as Mary Poppins and Frost/Nixon, were highly successful, amassing millions of views and even winning awards. That said, we’ve rounded up ten of the greatest cricket movies and series to watch today.
Inside Edge (2017)
Inside Edge is an Indian TV series that looks at a fictional cricket team, the Mumbai Mavericks. The Mumbai Mavericks were a franchise playing in the Powerplay League. This series covers all the good and bad sides of being a top-class cricket team, revolving around the franchise’s owners. Also revolving around their plans for spot-fixing, Inside Edge is an award-winning series that has received well-deserved accolades.
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
Lagaan is a Bollywood movie nominated at the 2002 Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category. Although the movie is no longer popular today, it remains one of the greatest cricket-based movies of all time.
The plot centers on a period of British colonial rule where peasants in an Indian village challenged their rulers to a cricket game. The term was that if they won, their rulers would cancel their crippling-high taxes for three years. You will love this movie for the insight it gives about European Series T10.
Hansie (2008)
Hansie is based on a South African ex-captain, Hansie Cronje, who became an international disgrace after being the nation’s hero. He got involved with the wrong crowd, some Indian bookmakers, and became a party to a match-fixing scandal.
The movie tells of Hansie’s life ban from cricket and his life after. The movie was released in South Africa in 2008 and directed by Regardt van den Bergh.
Iqbal (2005)
Iqbal is a Bollywood film based on the story of a young deaf and mute child who defied the odds to win. He didn’t let his physical challenge hold him back, growing up and fulfilling a dream to play cricket for his country. It also tells of his anxious father who would rather his son settle down, which was another obstacle he faced.
Bodyline (1984)
The 1984 series, Bodyline, was released in Australia that featured some of the most popular Aussie actors like Hugo Weaving. The movie was released before the Ashes series held in England in 1985 and was very well talked about. Although the setting doesn’t quite replicate the professional nature of the cricket battle, it is entertaining to watch.
Playing Away (1987)
Playing Away is an English comedy based on the premise of two worlds, an English village club, and a West Indian club, coming together. The former, a genteel bunch, invites the latter, a more competitive group, to play in their charity week. It focuses on how the two cultures mixed while still including humor, making it one of the most entertaining cricket movies.
The Final Test (1953)
The Final Test centers on a cricketer, Sam Palmer, who was to play his last test match for England. The movie tells of his desperation for his son to come to see him play but who had other plans. His son, Reggie Palmer, is a budding playwright who would rather meet his hero than watch his father play cricket.
Victory (2009)
Victory, another great Bollywood film, features cricketers such as Dean Jones, Simon Jones, Brett Lee, and Allan Border. The main character is Vijay Shekhawat, played by Harman Baweja, whose desire is to play for India. He got his desire and progressed to the top only to find that being the best wasn’t as rosy as he’d expected.
Fire in Babylon (2010)
The 2010 movie, Fire in Babylon, is a British documentary film about the 1970s and 1980s West Indies cricket team. It features contributions from former players, including Clive Lloyd, Sir Vivian Richards, and Michael Holding. The documentary series talks about the growth of Caribbean cricket and how the West Indies became the most formidable team worldwide.
Roar of the Lion
This is a five-part documentary that talks about the return of Chennai Super Kings from their two-year suspension from the IPL. It details interviews with the team players, including Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja, and also captures how their team supports them.
Conclusion
Unlike before when you had to buy a cassette or go to a movie theater to watch movies, they are now available on your phone. If you want to learn more about cricket or simply watch it for fun, you can start with these ten movies. When you’re done with these, there are several more that you can download and watch on your phone – or wherever. One of the best ways to learn the basics of cricket games is through the movies or, even better, documentaries.
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