6 Best Volleyball Movies of All Time

By Vlad Zakh · August 22, 2026

From sun-soaked beach courts to underdog championship runs, these are the best movies about the fast-paced sport of volleyball. In The Iron Ladies (2000): A ragtag Thai volleyball team of gay and transgender players defies prejudice on their way to a national championship. Just as strong is The Miracle Season (2018): A grieving high school volleyball team rallies together after the tragic loss of their star player and captain.

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 and captain.

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 lead them to victory.

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 their 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, 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 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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