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‘Cool Runnings,’ ‘Miracle,’ ‘The Fire Inside’: What is the best Olympic movie?
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February 18, 2026
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11:52Now PlayingWhat’s the greatest Olympic movie of all time? Well, it depends on whether you like movies based on a true story, like “Cool Runnings” or “Miracle,” or whether you’re more of a comedy fan who prefers “Blades of Glory.” Either way, producer Marc Rivers sat down with A Martínez to talk through the best and worst of the genre. NPR is bringing you the latest from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina with “Up First Winter Games.”
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