From robo-heavyweights to angry ice-skaters, sports movies occupy a peculiar and often frankly unwatchable place in the annals of Hollywood history.

Amid global lockdown, the PA news agency runs a daily rule over some of the films that might provide that much-needed sporting fix – and those that absolutely shouldn’t.

Goal! (2005)

Summary

Munez is handed his chance at St James' Park
Munez is handed his chance at St James’ Park (Richard Sellers/PA)

Cast

Newcastle’s record goalscorer Alan Shearer makes a cameo appearance
Newcastle’s record goalscorer Alan Shearer makes a cameo appearance (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Did you know?

James Nesbitt had been lined up for a role
James Nesbitt had been lined up for a role (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Review

Newcastle’s Alan Shearer celebrates after scoring against Chelsea
Newcastle’s Alan Shearer celebrates after scoring against Chelsea (Owen Humphreys/PA)