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On February 24th, the 2019 Oscars ceremony will be held in Hollywood, Los Angeles, USA. In the field of cinema, running-themed movies are quite unique. This is mainly because the dynamic and high-speed nature of running needs to be fully integrated, making the filming of such movies much more challenging. Therefore, running-themed movies are not very common.

People often say that life is like a movie because everyone has their own life experiences and stories. Today, I have carefully selected a few running-themed movies to recommend to all running enthusiasts.

Each film understands running from different perspectives and expressions. In these stories, let's rediscover running.I hope these movies can inspire runners to persevere on their running journey.

"McFarland"

If you've seen many Hollywood sports inspirational films, the plot of "McFarland" might feel very familiar: a down-and-out football coach moves to a poor village and leads a local underperforming high school cross-country team to become California champions, overcoming numerous obstacles.

But what makes this movie truly impressive is that the story is real, and it authentically recreates various events from that time.Of course, as a runner, you can also notice some details in the movie. The cross-country races in the movie are different from our usual trail running events. Our trail running events are Trail Running, while the cross-country races in the movie are Cross Country, which do not involve very complex mountain routes.

"Chariots of Fire"

This is a film that can be considered one of the greatest sports movies in history. It won the Best Picture award at the 54th Academy Awards in 1982. Based on true events, it tells the story of two British running champions in the years following World War I. The film deeply explores the theme of faith and authentically recreates post-war Britain.

In the film, Eric Liddell goes to a missionary school in Tianjin, China, to become a high school teacher after the Olympics.You will also hear a very classic soundtrack at the beginning of the movie, which has been overused in various award ceremonies and video background music in the following years. A classic movie doesn't need too many words to describe it; just go and watch it.

"Feel the Wind"

The annual Hakone Ekiden is probably very familiar to everyone. "Feel the Wind" was originally a fictional novel based on the Hakone Ekiden, later adapted into this movie. Every year when the Hakone Ekiden is mentioned, this film is often brought up. The real Hakone Ekiden is far more exciting than the movie. If you have time, you can also read the original novel, which contains more detailed and interesting running details.

"Bhaag Milkha Bhaag"

First of all, this is a three-hour-long Indian movie, so singing and dancing are inevitable.The film tells the story of Milkha Singh, a famous sprinter in Indian history. The time frame is from the 1940s to the 1960s. Milkha Singh represented India in three Olympic Games, with his best performance being fourth place in the 400 meters at the 1960 Rome Olympics, setting a national record of 45.73 seconds, which stood for nearly forty years.

"Saint Ralph"

This is a fictional film about youth, with a theme that seems to lean more towards "miracles." The miracle in the movie is completing the Boston Marathon. The foundation is the three elements of miracles in Catholicism: faith, purity, and prayer. The protagonist's mother is in a coma in the hospital, and the unaware protagonist can only hope to wake her by winning the Boston Marathon. Although it's a fictional story,

the protagonist's arduous marathon training is very interesting: daily cross-country runs, various weight training, having a friend ride a bike while pulling him, running backward, winter swimming. The entire movie is about his intense training and overcoming various difficulties. What place did the protagonist finally achieve? You'll have to watch to find out.

"Without Limits"

This is the story of the famous American runner Steve Prefontaine. Prefontaine's outstanding records in the U.S. are also closely linked with the then-young brand Nike. The famous "waffle" sole was created by his coach Bill Bowerman using a waffle iron from his home.

Prefontaine's life was cut short at the age of 24 due to a car accident, ending his brief yet legendary life. His unique and aggressive running tactics made him a public idol. Some of his sayings have become motivational running quotes. Another movie also tells the story of Prefontaine's life: "Prefontaine," starring Jared Leto, who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

"Spirit of the Marathon"

"Spirit of the Marathon" is the first film to capture the drama and essence of marathon running in a non-fictional format. The film spans four continents and documents the remarkable lives of a group of amateur marathon runners. It includes six unique stories, each protagonist preparing for and ultimately facing the challenge of the Chicago Marathon.

This is not just a sports movie but an inspiring film about personal struggle and success. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or not, you'll enjoy this movie.

"Marathon"

In the heartwarming and tear-jerking story of "Marathon," Cho Seung-woo plays Cho-won, a young man with autism, and it tells the story of how he completes a marathon. The film also sparked discussions and raised awareness about people with autism.

His performance is highly praised, and his collaboration with Kim Mi-sook, who plays his mother, and Lee Ki-young, who plays his coach, is excellent. It's no wonder that local critics compare this film to the Korean version of "Forrest Gump" and "Rain Man." It's a heartwarming and smile-inducing cinematic gem.

"Forrest Gump"

"Forrest Gump" is probably the most well-known movie among running enthusiasts. God gave a child an IQ of only 75 but also gave him a pair of good legs. Forrest keeps running, running away from bullies, running on the football field, running through the Vietnam War, running past death. Running brings Forrest great honor: war hero, star athlete.

Running also gives him faith. In the face of fate, all Forrest does is keep moving forward without stopping. "Forrest Gump" is not purely a movie about running, but its understanding of running surpasses most people's reflections on life.This film won six Oscars in 1995, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director, making it undoubtedly the most influential running movie.

Conclusion

Running always brings clarity, providing enough space and time for oneself, giving enough freedom. Often, this solitude allows for more reflection.

When we talk about dreams, some numb themselves with reality; some indulge in illusions. However, there are always those who surpass themselves, running all the way, measuring the distance between themselves and their dreams with persistence and hard work.I hope every runner can enjoy the wonderful feeling and joy that running brings~