7 Best Gymnastics Movies

By Vlad Zakh · April 28, 2026

The grace, discipline, and physical risk of competitive gymnastics has powered some of cinema’s most kinetic and emotional sports dramas. In Peaceful Warrior (2006): A gifted college gymnast’s life is transformed after a devastating injury and an eccentric mentor’s guidance. Equally memorable is Full Out (2015): A rising gymnast must rebuild her career and identity after a devastating car accident.

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 medalist reluctantly mentors a young gymnast poised to eclipse her legacy.

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 new 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, 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.

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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