A sport-comedy classic – Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson take on the basketball courts of Venice Beach in the 1990s as the hustling, trash-talking streetballers.

Set on the West Coast of the US in the early 90s, this cult classic centres around two streetball hustlers – Billy Hoyle (Harrelson) and Sidney Deane (Snipes) – looking to make a quick buck doing what they love most. Hoyle targets groups of people playing basketball and goes to great lengths to look out of his depth, daring someone to challenge him one-on-one. From there the con is on as this sharp-shooting, wise-cracking baller swindles unsuspecting groups out of money.

While Hoyle looks anything but the baller, Deane is every bit. He’s the smooth-talker whose actions back up his words. The duo join together to hustle courts up and down the West Coast, getting into as much bother as they can along the way.

This is sharp-tongued, 90s-loving, hooping fun at its unashamed best. It builds up and breaks down stereotypes, pokes fun at itself, all while wearing some outstanding attire. This is one to lift the spirits. AF

Key cast: Wesley Snipes, Woody Harrelson, Rosie Perez

Sporting fix: OK, so it’s hardly Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls but the action is good. Keanu Reeves was considered for the role, but rumour has it his basketball chops weren’t quite up to scratch. Harrelson though – who played basketball at college – comfortably looks the part. The film’s producers even got NBA hall of famer Bob Lanier in as a basketball coach.

Artistic licence: It’s fun and takes a light touch to the Venice Beach streetball scene. You know the comedy duo are going to come through it in the end, with a few scrapes along the way – just kick back and enjoy the ride.

Where to watch: Rent on Microsoft Store, Google Play, Apple TV, Sky Store and more.

"I done something new for this fight. I murdered a rock, injured a stone, hospitalised a brick, I'm so mean I make medicine sick."

Muhammad Ali had plenty to say before facing George Foreman and it is right that the greatest fight ever made is captured by one of the finest sporting documentaries ever created.

Don't take our word for it, this up-close account of The Rumble in the Jungle of 1974 won an Oscar. The two biggest heavyweights of their time got it on in Zaire in a fight that stopped the world.

Foreman took his dog, the locals did not like dogs, Ali was written off but had a plan of his own and, as you would expect when boxing is hosted in obscure places, there was general chaos.

Using wonderful pictures and the voices of those who lived and breathed the fight on the ground, this will take you close to one of the greatest sporting dramas there has ever been. LR

Key cast: Muhammad Ali, George Foreman

Sporting fix: Ali famously only ever ran in his boots and you can fill yours with fight footage and training shots galore here.

Artistic licence: While a fight for the heavyweight championship of the world in the jungle seems far fetched this actually happened. The fact it took over two decades for the director of the documentary to edit and finance his project points to the love that went into it.

Where to watch: Available on Amazon Prime.

When you’re missing Wimbledon this summer, this feel-good rom-com could give you a little lift while you’re sobbing into your strawberries and cream on the sofa. We all love an underdog – and a has-been Brit appearing on a wildcard at his home Grand Slam in his final tournament before retiring is the very definition of one.

There’s no straight-sets exit in the first round on an outside court here. That’s because Peter Colt (Paul Bettany) falls in love with the American rising star of the women’s game, Lizzie Bradbury (Kirsten Dunst) and he suddenly finds some good form.

Bradbury’s dad isn’t happy that his precious daughter is being distracted, but Colt needs her – if you know what we mean – so that he can keep performing well. Can this washed-up Briton get his hands on an unlikely men’s singles trophy and keep his girl? SO

Key cast: Paul Bettany, Kirsten Dunst, Sam Neill

Sporting fix: If you’re missing those lush green lawns, you’ll see a few here – and it’s authentic as some of the scenes were filmed during the real 2003 Championships. And Bettany’s shots are helped along by British player Dom Inglot as his body double, while John McEnroe and Chris Evert make cameos.

Artistic licence: The notion of pushy/protective parents, has-beens going on a good run and big media coverage are true to life on the tennis tour. Only the players can tell us whether they get to pursue this kind of romance at SW19…

Where to watch: Available to rent on Amazon, Apple and Google Play.

Russell Fuller
BBC tennis correspondent

First, a confession. I have never seen Wimbledon all the way through, even though the British doubles player and 5 Live commentator Dom Inglot was Paul Bettany’s body double.

But I thought Battle of the Sexes was a genuinely good film, with a funny and emotive script and compelling performances by Emma Stone as Billie Jean King and Steve Carell as Bobby Riggs.

And Borg vs. McEnroe was thoroughly enjoyable even on a tiny screen at 35,000 feet - it is a fascinating psychological insight into their friendship and rivalry.

Here are the films not on this list that you feel people should see. Consider them your further watching...

Brian Needham: Brian Glover in 'Kes' must get a mention... and Jack Rosenthal's 'Another Sunday and Sweet FA'.

Kevin Hopcroft: Has to be 'Remember the Titans', it's a film I have watched over and over again. If you dont know it, the film is about the first interracial college American football team.

Craig Williams: 'Major League' I one of my all time favourite sports films. Don’t think I have laughed so much.

DG: Slightly more obscure sports films worth a look: Kids: 'Little Giants' (American football); 'Angels in the outfield' (Baseball) British: 'Gregory’s Girl' (football); 'Wondrous Oblivion' (cricket) Bollywood: 'Lagaan' (cricket, duh).

Christopher Moore: No mention of ‘The Club’ starring Jack Thompson in the @BBCSport , externallist of #mybestsportfilm , externalWhat an oversight!

Movie Martin Kelly: Baseball-fixing drama 'Eight Men Out' is a masterpiece, while football documentary 'Next Goal Wins' tells the equally compelling story of the American Samoa team attempting to bounce back from their 31-0 humiliation...

Rob Griffiths: 'Living with Lions' (97’) is as @chjones9 , externalsaid the bets rugby film there is and probably best documentary there is. However for the motorsports fan can highly recommend 'Crash & Burn' about Tommy Burn the greatest driver you’ve never heard of.

Richard Sharples: The best of all time missed off. How is Coach Carter not there?

GT Race & Trailers: A couple of glaring omissions. Slapshot, surely the best hockey movie of all time, and For The Love of the Game, the movie that got me into baseball (and a chic-flick subplot too).

John Wilks: How could the BBC overlook 'Champions', the story of Bob Champion and Aldaniti in the Grand National?! Maybe not Oscar material but still a very good film about triumph in adversity, a feel good film.

Graeme Woodcock: Where is Rudy in this list? One of the best inspired by true story films and in Netflix now. Highly recommended.

cg86: One Night in Turin has been overlooked. Tells an amazing story of England’s change in fortunes at Italia 90. Also shows an amazing moment between Bobby Robson and Gazza before the Penalty shoot out. Lump in the throat stuff.

Aled Northcott: Why is nobody mentioning Space Jam? #cultclassic, external

Nick Corker: The best sport film is Slap Shot. Great plot and wonderfully portrayed characters, Paul Newman at his brilliant best.

Paul T: Jerry Maguire isn’t in the 50!? WTH?! Show me the Maguire!!!

Darren Shanley: My Summer With Des. Classic football film about Euro 96 Starring Neil Morrissey, Gordon Sinclair, Rachel Weisz and the legendary Des Lynam. Come on BBC show it again.

Keith Booth: Two of my favourite golf films are The Legend Of Bagger Vance and The Greatest Game Ever Played. And special mention for Miracle On The 17th Green.

Ruth Rebecca Jones: Also 'There's only one Jimmy Grimble' about a kid dreaming of playing for City in the 90s when Utd ruled England. I'm a Utd fan but I loved it even if it does have a pop at The Reds.

#Grant: ‘Goal’ surely seeing Santiago Muñez curl one into top bins to give Newcastle Utd a champions league place is the stuff of dreams.

David King: Kes is a classic and should be on the list, best school soccer match ever.

Neil Whelan: The BBC’s list of #mybestsportfilm, external doesn’t include Bull Durham?! An outrageous omission! It’s one part of a perfect Kevin Costner sporting trilogy along with Field of Dreams and Tin Cup!

Lewis: The Longest Yard aka Mean Machine has got to be one of the most compelling sports movies featuring Burt Reynolds in his acting prime as a professional American football player sent to serve what should have been a small amount of time in a corrupt prison.

Peter Kirkbride: No no nowhere is The Natural? Best Robert Redford film; best baseball film; it’s MyBestSportFilm.

Lewis: Rollerball is a great sports movie, albeit a sport that has never existed. feat. James Caan at the top of his game in a glitzy dystopian future that fights his biggest challenge - the game itself.

James Steel: What about Kingpin? Bill Murray, Woody Harreleson and Randy Quaid... Best bowling film ever!

Mickey Walsh Jr.: "If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball" - Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. Great comedy with Ben Stiller rocking an awesome 'tache.

Matthew Taylor: Next Goal Wins has to be the best sports film. A masterpiece of a doc that would move anyone to tears, whether they love football or couldn't care less about it!

Annabel Davies: 'Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait' directed by Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno. A bit of an obscure choice however, it is one of my favourite films. It is simply mesmerising, calming and probably an early version of ASMR videos. Real escapism!

Phillip Barlow: "The Replacements" - you may think it's just a throwaway sports comedy, but it's a fictionalised version of the Washington Redskins during the 1987 NFL Strike, which leads to the ESPN #30for30, external doc "Year of the Scab".

David Snape: One Day In September is up there with When We Were Kings and Senna. For me. "Our greatest hopes and worst fears are seldom realised". Brrrrrr.