6 Must-Watch Movies and Shows About Figure Skating to Watch This Winter
For years, we've dreamed of being Olympic-level figure skaters. Every winter, the urge gets even stronger, and TikTok's influx of skating creators is not helping.
Thankfully, there are even more feel-good movies and television series to vicariously live what could have been. Discover them below!
Yuri on Ice
Yuri on Ice was revolutionary, especially if you were a figure skater. This anime series combines beautiful artistry with an entertaining storyline. And did we mention the characters' movements were accurate, too?
In this iconic television show, you'll follow the story of Yuri Katsuki. After a string of poor performances, Yuri is ready to retire until his idol, Russian skating champ Victor Nikiforov, offers to take him under his wing and help him make a comeback in the upcoming Grand Prix tournament.
Ice Princess
Did this 2005 sports rom-com make anyone else want to skate as a kid?
Ice Princess follows Casey Carlyle, an ambitious and smart teen on the track to attend Harvard University. Despite her parents' wishes, Casey desires nothing more than competitive figure skating. When she receives the opportunity to train alongside the town's most promising skating prodigies, Casey must discover if she has what it takes to rise to the ranks—and decide whether passion is more important than logic.
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Spinning Out
Kat Baker is rising to become one of figure skating's greats—until an injury requires her to step back. But a second chances comes along when skater Justin Davis is on the hunt for a new partner. Will his bad boy reputation get away, and will Kat be able to hide the secrets behind her injury?
Zero Chill
Meet Kayla and Mac MacBentley, two twins from a Canadian skating family. After Mac receives an offer to play on a prestigious hockey team in England, the family uproots their lives to move across the pond. However, Kayla must learn to adapt to the change and hold to her own figure skating career.
Go Figure
Between Ice Princess and Go Figure, Disney had their share of skating films in the '00s. The latter follows the story of teen skater Katelin Kingsford who is discovered by a top-notch Russian coach. It's a dream come true, but there's a major problem: Katelyn must transfer to an expensive boarding school to begin her training.
In hopes of affording the academy, Katelin joins the girls hockey team on a scholarship, but it's not as easy as she expected.
The Cutting Edge
Kate Moseley is one of the most talented skaters but also one of the most difficult to work with. Sick of her attitude, her partner "drops" her during their routine, taking them out of the running for the gold medal. Desperate to find a new partner, Kate recruits hockey player Doug Dorsey. They're total opposites, but they might have more in common than they think.
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