5 movies you should watch before the 2026 Winter Olympics

Winter Olympic Games They were created a century ago, in 1924, just a few years before the dawn of modernity. In the 100 years since, games have delivered story after story full of cinematic possibilities.

Below is a selection of the best films ever made about Winter Olympic Games– And the athletes who compete in it. Some are inspiring, some are funny. Others are scandalous or downright heartbreaking. (I’m Tonya Both are true stories, others are fiction, but all will get you excited for the games to come.

If you love discovering new things to watch and want something no For the Olympics, please see WIRED’s guides to the best movies Netflix, HBO Max, Holo, Apple TVand Amazon Prime.

This story originally appeared on Wired Italy. It has been translated from Italian.