The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Underdog Movies of All Time
Underdog movies hit different. They’re about being overlooked, underestimated, or counted out completely—then finding a way anyway.
Some underdogs fight systems. Some fight expectations. Some just fight to survive long enough to get one shot. These are the stories that make you believe momentum can flip, odds can break, and nothing is decided until it’s over.
Pick the story that hits hardest and build your GOAT List.
1. ROCKY
Rocky is currently the #1 Greatest Underdog Movies of All Time winning 71.9% head-to-head battles.
2. SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Shawshank Redemption is currently the #2 Greatest Underdog Movies of All Time winning 66.8% head-to-head battles.
3. RUDY
Rudy is currently the #3 Greatest Underdog Movies of All Time winning 58.7% head-to-head battles.
4. HOOSIERS
Hoosiers is currently the #4 Greatest Underdog Movies of All Time winning 56.8% head-to-head battles.
5. ERIN BROCKOVICH
Erin Brockovich is currently the #5 Greatest Underdog Movies of All Time winning 50.5% head-to-head battles.
6. REMEMBER THE TITANS
Remember the Titans is currently the #6 Greatest Underdog Movies of All Time winning 48.2% head-to-head battles.
7. KARATE KID (1984)
Karate Kid (1984) is currently the #7 Greatest Underdog Movies of All Time winning 39.1% head-to-head battles.
8. SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
Slumdog Millionaire is currently the #8 Greatest Underdog Movies of All Time winning 37.9% head-to-head battles.
9. LEGALLY BLONDE
Legally Blonde is currently the #9 Greatest Underdog Movies of All Time winning 37.1% head-to-head battles.
10. MONEYBALL
Moneyball is currently the #10 Greatest Underdog Movies of All Time winning 34.5% head-to-head battles.
11. PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS
Pursuit of Happyness is currently the #11 Greatest Underdog Movies of All Time winning 32.2% head-to-head battles.
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