I was on Netflix, and I watched this movie, and I find it more inspirational than I expected…
By Eli Mercer on
So last night I was scrolling through Netflix looking for something simple to pass the time. I ended up clicking on Overcomer a film I honestly didn’t think much about at first. I figured it would be just another sports drama with the usual underdog tropes. But it surprised me.
The story follows Hannah, a quiet high school girl who lives with asthma, a tough past, and a sense of not really belonging anywhere. Watching her struggle to even run half a track, then slowly grow into someone who trains, learns, fails, gets up, and tries again it felt incredibly real. No flashy “instantly perfect athlete” moment. Just genuine effort, pain, doubt, and growth.
What truly got me was how the movie handled identity and encouragement. Her coach, John, is going through his own crisis after losing his team and almost losing himself. Yet somehow, through their unlikely connection, they both start rebuilding piece by piece. The emotional scenes with Hannah discovering more about her family hit harder than I expected. And when she ran that final race, honestly, I wasn't expecting tears, but they came.
It’s one of those films that reminds you that people carry invisible battles, and sometimes all someone needs is a bit of guidance, a bit of belief, and a reason to keep going. The movie isn’t loud or flashy; it's warm, simple, and uplifting in a way I didn’t see coming.
If you’re in a season where you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you are, this movie might hit you in a very personal way. It definitely did for me.
Highly recommend giving it a watch, even if you think you’re not “into” inspirational sports films. This one has more heart than most.