6 Best Volleyball Movies of All Time

By Vlad Zakh · August 22, 2026

Volleyball is fast-paced, from sun-soaked beaches to underdog championship runs. The Miracle Season has a grieving high school team rallying after losing their star, The Iron Ladies has a Thai team of gay and transgender players defying prejudice, and Air Bud: Spikes Back has a golden retriever helping a struggling girls’ team. Girls with Balls, Side Out and Spiker round out the six.

Girls with Balls (2019)

TMDB ★ 5.6

A women's volleyball team stranded in the woods must fight for survival against a pack of monstrous hunters.

Directed by Olivier Afonso · 1h 17m

Where to watch

Stream: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads

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The Miracle Season (2018)

TMDB ★ 6.6

A grieving high school volleyball team rallies together after the tragic loss of their star player.

Directed by Sean McNamara · 1h 40m · Rated PG

Where to watch

Stream: Angel Studios · Rent: Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home · Buy: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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Air Bud: Spikes Back (2003)

TMDB ★ 4.3

A remarkable golden retriever joins a struggling girls' volleyball team and helps them win.

Directed by Mike Southon · 1h 27m · Rated G

Where to watch

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

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The Iron Ladies (2000)

TMDB ★ 6.9

A ragtag Thai volleyball team of gay and transgender players defies prejudice on its way to a national championship.

Directed by Yongyoot Thongkongtoon · 1h 44m · Rated NR

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Side Out (1990)

TMDB ★ 5.2

A law student spends a life-changing summer chasing glory on the competitive beach volleyball circuit.

Directed by Peter Israelson · 1h 44m · 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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Spiker (1985)

TMDB ★ 4.0

A talented but undisciplined beach volleyball player must shape up to make it onto the pro tour.

Directed by Roger Tilton · 1h 44m

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video

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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. He started the site because most recommendation pages felt like noise. Here, lists are sorted by who's in the film, where it's from and what mood you're in tonight.

6 Best Volleyball Movies of All Time

Girls with Balls (2019)

The Miracle Season (2018)

Air Bud: Spikes Back (2003)

The Iron Ladies (2000)

Side Out (1990)

Spiker (1985)

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