I agree on sports. This has been a stellar year.
I won't comment on politics.
But you are nuts on movies. Some spectacular movies have come out this year. Take your pick. Each one is special in its own way:
(More for kids)
Moana
Kubo and the Two Strings
Finding Dory
Zootopia
(For adults)
Moonlight
Hidden Figures
Manchester by the Sea
Fences
Gleason
La La Land
Round out this list with Rogue One, and you have a solid year.