The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Underdog Movies of All Time
GoatWars fans rank Rocky the greatest of all time among Underdog Movies, with a 71.6% Goatscore.
Chasing the crown: #2 Shawshank Redemption (66.2%), #3 Rudy (58.7%).
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.
All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.
GOAT List FAQs
Who is the greatest of all time among Underdog Movies?
GoatWars fans rank Rocky the greatest of all time among Underdog Movies, with a 71.6% Goatscore.
How is the GOAT List calculated?
The GOAT List ranks every contender in Underdog Movies by Goatscore: the percentage of head-to-head GoatWars battles they have won, as voted by fans.
How many votes is this ranking based on?
This GOAT List is based on 1,119 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of July 16, 2026.
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