01 A former skateboarding champion becomes a chalet maid in the Alps and discovers a talent for snowboarding.
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.
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02 Two friends chase their dreams as ski instructors amid the glamour and danger of a wealthy resort town.
03 A heartbroken teenager's attempts to win back his ex-girlfriend culminate in a chaotic ski race showdown.
04 A talented young skier competes in a freestyle competition at a wild, party-fueled Squaw Valley resort.
05 A promising Olympic skier must rebuild her life after a devastating training accident leaves her paralyzed.
06 An ambitious, arrogant skier claws his way toward Olympic glory at the expense of his teammates.
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