6 Best Ski Resort and Downhill Skiing Movies

By Vlad Zakh · August 16, 2026

From Olympic downhill glory to snowy slopeside comedy, these are the best movies about ski resorts and the thrill of the mountain. In The Other Side of the Mountain (1975): A promising Olympic skier must rebuild her life after a devastating training accident leaves her paralyzed. Also notable is Better Off Dead… (1985): A heartbroken teenager’s attempts to win back his ex-girlfriend culminate in a chaotic ski race showdown.

Chalet Girl (2011)

TMDB ★ 6.3

A former skateboarding champion becomes a chalet maid in the Alps and discovers a talent for snowboarding.

Directed by Phil Traill · 1h 37m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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Aspen Extreme (1993)

TMDB ★ 5.4

Two friends chase their dreams as ski instructors amid the glamour and danger of a wealthy resort town.

Directed by Patrick Hasburgh · 1h 53m · Rated PG-13

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Better Off Dead... (1985)

TMDB ★ 6.8

A heartbroken teenager's attempts to win back his ex-girlfriend culminate in a chaotic ski race showdown.

Directed by Savage Steve Holland · 1h 37m · Rated PG

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Hot Dog... The Movie (1984)

TMDB ★ 5.6

A talented young skier competes in a freestyle competition at a wild, party-fueled Squaw Valley resort.

Directed by Peter Markle · 1h 36m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Other Side of the Mountain (1975)

TMDB ★ 6.9

A promising Olympic skier must rebuild her life after a devastating training accident leaves her paralyzed.

Directed by Larry Peerce · 1h 43m

Where to watch

Stream: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Downhill Racer (1969)

TMDB ★ 6.7

An ambitious, arrogant skier claws his way toward Olympic glory at the expense of his teammates.

Directed by Michael Ritchie · 1h 41m · Rated PG

Where to watch

Stream: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Streaming availability data from JustWatch, via TMDB. Availability changes often, so check the service before you plan a movie night.

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix, built to fix a specific annoyance: most recommendation sites are just algorithm-driven noise. Our lists are researched and organized by who's in a film, where it's from, and the mood you're actually in tonight.

6 Best Ski Resort and Downhill Skiing Movies

Chalet Girl (2011)

Aspen Extreme (1993)

Better Off Dead... (1985)

Hot Dog... The Movie (1984)

The Other Side of the Mountain (1975)

Downhill Racer (1969)

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