7 Best Gymnastics Movies

By Vlad Zakh · April 28, 2026

Competitive gymnastics is grace, discipline and physical risk. Stick It has a rebellious former gymnast forced back into elite training, The Bronze has a bitter Olympic bronze medalist mentoring a young rival, and Full Out follows a rising gymnast rebuilding after a car accident. Peaceful Warrior, The Gymnast, American Anthem and Gymkata round out the list.

Peaceful Warrior (2006)

TMDB ★ 7.2

A gifted college gymnast's life is transformed after a devastating injury and an eccentric mentor's guidance.

Directed by Victor Salva · 2h 00m · Rated PG-13

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Bronze (2016)

TMDB ★ 5.5

A bitter former Olympic bronze medallist reluctantly coaches a young gymnast who's about to eclipse her.

Directed by Bryan Buckley · 1h 48m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: fuboTV · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Stick It (2006)

TMDB ★ 5.9

A rebellious former gymnast is forced back into elite training after a run-in with the law.

Directed by Jessica Bendinger · 1h 45m · 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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Full Out (2015)

TMDB ★ 6.4

A rising gymnast must rebuild her career and identity after a devastating car accident.

Directed by Sean Cisterna · 1h 34m

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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The Gymnast (2006)

TMDB ★ 6.0

A former top gymnast rediscovers her passion and finds unexpected love in an aerial dance troupe.

Directed by Ned Farr · 1h 36m

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video

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American Anthem (1986)

TMDB ★ 5.2

A talented but directionless young gymnast finds a purpose training under a demanding coach.

Directed by Albert Magnoli · 1h 42m · 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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Gymkata (1985)

TMDB ★ 4.4

A gymnast-trained secret agent must survive a deadly obstacle course to complete his mission.

Directed by Robert Clouse · 1h 30m · Rated R

Where to watch

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

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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.

7 Best Gymnastics Movies

Peaceful Warrior (2006)

The Bronze (2016)

Stick It (2006)

Full Out (2015)

The Gymnast (2006)

American Anthem (1986)

Gymkata (1985)

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