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1. Senna (2010)
PG-13 | 106 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A documentary on Brazilian Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna, who won the F1 world championship three times before his death at age 34.
Director: Asif Kapadia | Stars: Ayrton Senna, Reginaldo Leme, John Bisignano, Neyde Senna
Votes: 75,946 | Gross: $1.61M
2. Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022–2023)
TV-MA | 59 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
The professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports' most revered and dominant dynasties - a team that defined an era, both on and off the court.
Stars: John C. Reilly, Quincy Isaiah, Jason Clarke, Gaby Hoffmann
Votes: 29,101
3. Bloodsport (1988)
R | 92 min | Action, Biography, Drama
"Bloodsport" follows Frank Dux, an American martial artist serving in the military, who decides to leave the army to compete in a martial arts tournament in Hong Kong where fights to the death can occur.
Director: Newt Arnold | Stars: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Donald Gibb, Leah Ayres, Norman Burton
Votes: 94,118 | Gross: $11.81M
4. Rocky IV (1985)
PG | 91 min | Drama, Sport
Rocky Balboa proudly holds the world heavyweight boxing championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union.
Director: Sylvester Stallone | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers
Votes: 226,625 | Gross: $127.87M
5. Over the Top (1987)
PG | 93 min | Action, Drama, Sport
Tough trucker Lincoln Hawk is determined to win back his son and triumph at the world arm wrestling championships.
Director: Menahem Golan | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Robert Loggia, Susan Blakely, Rick Zumwalt
Votes: 59,469 | Gross: $16.06M
6. Rocky III (1982)
PG | 99 min | Drama, Sport
Rocky faces the ultimate challenge from a powerful new contender, and must turn to a former rival to help regain his throne as the undisputed fighting champion.
Director: Sylvester Stallone | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers
Votes: 211,417 | Gross: $125.05M
7. Tyson (1995 TV Movie)
Unrated | 104 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
The story of Mike Tyson. From his early days as a 12 year old amateur with a powerful punch, to the undisputed title of "Heavyweight Champion of the World", and ultimately to his conviction... See full summary »
Director: Uli Edel | Stars: George C. Scott, Paul Winfield, Michael Jai White, James Sikking
Votes: 2,521
8. The Octagon (1980)
R | 103 min | Action, Drama, Romance
A martial artist must defeat a plan by ninjas to create a worldwide training camp for terrorists.
Director: Eric Karson | Stars: Chuck Norris, Karen Carlson, Lee Van Cleef, Art Hindle
Votes: 6,178 | Gross: $18.97M
9. Leap (2020)
135 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
After 12 years, the Chinese women's volleyball team again reached the Olympic final in 2016. They were now coached by Lang Ping, a stalwart of the 1980s Chinese women's team, who won consecutive World Championships from 1981 to 1985.
Director: Peter Ho-Sun Chan | Stars: Gong Li, Huang Bo, Gang Wu, Yuchang Peng
Votes: 1,445 | Gross: $0.08M
10. The Gold and the Glory (1984)
PG-13 | 112 min | Drama, Sport
A young Australian man sets out to prove himself, leaving behind his ballerina girlfriend to train for the Coolangatta Gold triathlon, a race once almost won by his father.
Director: Igor Auzins | Stars: Joss McWilliam, Nick Tate, Colin Friels, Josephine Smulders
Votes: 205
11. WWE Legends: Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '80s (2005 Video)
TV-14 | 510 min | Documentary, Sport
In the 1980s, professional wrestling made the leap from regional sporting event to mainstream cultural phenomenon--due, no doubt, to the visionary leadership of World Wrestling Federation ... See full synopsis »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Arn Anderson, Ole Anderson, Steve Austin, Bob Backlund
Votes: 163
12. Macho Man: The Randy Savage Story (2014 Video)
TV-PG | 94 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
WWE fans, you have waited long enough! His glistening wardrobe, often-imitated cadence and grandiose style was outshined only by his virtuoso performances in the ring. Macho Man, with his ... See full summary »
Stars: Richard Blood, Marty Brennaman, Phil Brooks, Allen Coage
Votes: 308
13. Street Fighter (1987 Video Game)
E10+ | Action
Ryu and Ken, two skilled martial artists, take on street fighters around the world to become street fighter champion. In the finale, they battle the Muay Thai master Adon and ultimately his mentor Sagat, the reputed "Emperor of Muay Thai".
Director: Takashi Nishiyama
Votes: 533
14. McEnroe/Borg: Fire & Ice (2011 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 65 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Tennis players John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg have a fierce rivalry during their championship years.
Stars: John McEnroe, Björn Borg, Percy Rosberg, Lennart Eriksson
Votes: 251
15. The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling (2007 Video)
540 min | Biography, Sport
The history of World Class Championship Wrestling including the early days of Texas Rasslin', the rivalry between Von Erichs and Freebirds and the curse that plagued the promotion during the 1980s.
Director: Vince McMahon | Stars: Abdullah the Butcher, Chris Adams, Jack Adkisson, Arn Anderson
Votes: 211
16. The Bret Hart Story: The Best There Is, the Best There Was, the Best There Ever Will Be (2005 Video)
120 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Bret portrays in his own words, how he became: The best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be.
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Bret Hart, Abdullah the Butcher, Brian Adams, Adrian Adonis
Votes: 987
17. Ric Flair & The Four Horsemen (2007 Video)
TV-14 | 200 min | Documentary, Sport
Follows the rise of one of if not greatest group in wrestling history, the four horsemen.
Stars: Terry Allen, Arn Anderson, Gene Anderson, Ole Anderson
Votes: 174
18. Road Warriors: The Life and Death of Wrestling's Most Dominant Tag Team (2005 Video)
360 min | Documentary, Sport
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Brian Adams, Arn Anderson, Ole Anderson, Roger Barnes
Votes: 316
19. WWE Bloodbath: Wrestling's Most Incredible Steel Cage Matches (2003 Video)
TV-14 | 338 min | Action, Sport
Stars: Terry Allen, Arn Anderson, Ole Anderson, Kurt Angle
Votes: 100
20. Hollywood Hulk Hogan: Hulk Still Rules (2002 Video)
Documentary, Action
No one in sports-entertainment has had quite the ride that Hulk Hogan has. For the majority of his career, he has been on the shortlist of the elite, headlining wherever he went and ... See full summary »
Stars: Hulk Hogan, Freddie Blassie, Gerald Brisco, Pat Patterson
Votes: 195
21. The Power of Darts (2013 TV Movie)
46 min | Documentary, Sport
The story of the rise, fall and resurrection of professional darts.
Director: Jonathan Sides | Stars: John Thomson, Martin Adams, Dick Allix, Bob Anderson
22. The Ultimate Ric Flair Collection (2003 Video)
TV-14 | 335 min | Action, Sport
Stars: Ric Flair, Adnan Al-Kaissy, Arn Anderson, Ole Anderson
Votes: 344
23. The Life and Times of Mr. Perfect (2008 Video)
336 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Brooke Adams, Arn Anderson, Kurt Angle, Sika Anoai
Votes: 222
24. 20 Years Too Soon: Superstar Billy Graham (2006 Video)
90 min | Sport
At one point officially the strongest man in the world "Superstar" Billy Graham is legendary in the world of wrestling memorable for his costumes and attitude as much as for his astounding ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Matt Anoai, John Cena, Ric Flair, Billy Graham
Votes: 82
25. Lake Placid 1980: XIII Olympic Winter Games (1980)
Sport
Broadcast television coverage of the Lake Placid 1980: XIII Olympic Winter Games, an international multi-sport competition that took place in and around Lake Placid, New York, USA from February 13, 1980 - February 24, 1980.
Stars: Jim McKay, Eric Heiden, Helmuts Balderis, Mike Eruzione
Votes: 17
26. The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA (2006 Video)
Not Rated | 109 min | Documentary, Action, Sport
The rise and fall of Verne Gagne's American Wrestling Association, starting from the 1960s through its glory years in the 1970s to its self-destruction in the 1980s.
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Adrian Adonis, Adnan Al-Kaissy, Ole Anderson, Sam Anoai
Votes: 189
27. Hulk Hogan's Unreleased Collector's Series (2009 Video)
Action, Sport
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Arn Anderson, Kurt Angle, Bam Bam Bigelow, Nick Bockwinkel
Votes: 71
28. Mick Foley's Greatest Hits & Misses: A Life in Wrestling (2004 Video)
TV-14 | Action, Sport
Matches Included.
Stars: Mick Foley, Jonathan Coachman, Lou Albano, Bill Alfonso
Votes: 357
29. Mike Graham Presents: The Best of Classic Championship Wrestling Vol. 1 (2003 Video)
92 min | Sport
Mike Graham takes you back to the glory days of Championship Wrestling from Florida, featuring the legends Dusty Rhodes, Harley Race and Terry Funk, the then-rising stars Ron Simmons, Lex Luger and Barry Windham and more.
Stars: Mike Graham, Bill Alfonso, Pete Austin, Ron Bass
30. The World's Greatest Wrestling Managers (2006 Video)
180 min | Documentary, Action
This documentary takes a look at the art of managing, the evolution of female managers, and highlights some of the most well-known, colorful managers professional wrestling has ever seen along with their biggest moments and matches.
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Adrian Adonis, Lou Albano, Bill Alfonso, Muhammad Ali
Votes: 109
31. Pro Wrestling Illustrated presents Lords of the Ring: Superstars & Superbouts (1985 Video)
60 min | Action, Sport
A collection of some of the greatest wrestling moments of the 70's and 80's. Highlights include Ric Flair's second world title win, Kerry VonErich's title win, a battle between the ... See full summary »
Stars: Abdullah the Butcher, Bill Apter, Tully Blanchard, Richard Blood
Votes: 52
32. Randy Savage Unreleased: The Unseen Matches of the Macho Man (2018 Video)
Sport
Macho Man Randy Savage had legendary bouts with Hulk Hogan, Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat, Jake Roberts, and many others. The WWE Universe may be familiar with many of them, but there were ... See full summary »
Stars: Randy Savage, Afa Anoai, Tony Atlas, Steve Austin
Votes: 18
33. The Crucible: 21 Years in the Frame (1997– )
Documentary, Sport
Stars: Steve Davis, Dennis Taylor, Stephen Hendry, John Parrott
34. Wrestling Gold Vol. 5: Beat Me If You Can (2001 Video)
91 min | Action, Sport
James E. Cornette and Dave Meltzer cover Jerry Lawler vs. Eddie Gilbert in Memphis to Chief Wahoo McDaniel vs. Tully Blanchard in San Antonio and more.
Director: John Harris | Stars: Terry Allen, Michael Angelo, Tony Anthony, Tully Blanchard
Votes: 8
35. Starrcade: The Essential Collection (2009 Video)
Action
For close to two decades, it was the signature event; first in NWA, then WCW. Some of the greatest Superstars in wrestling history had defining moments at the event. Starrcade may be gone, ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Abdullah the Butcher, Dick Afflis, Terry Allen, Arn Anderson
Votes: 75
36. Wrestling Gold Vol.1: Busted Open! (2001 Video)
128 min | Action, Sport
Legendary manager James E. Cornette and celebrated wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer take you back to the 1980s as you relive classic footage from Memphis and San Antonio, Texas, including ... See full summary »
Director: John Harris | Stars: Abdullah the Butcher, Adrian Adonis, Tony Anthony, Tully Blanchard
Votes: 12
37. Wrestling Gold Vol. 3: We Like to Hurt People (2001 Video)
120 min | Action, Sport
The series continues as James E. Cornette and Dave Meltzer take you from the 1960s through the 1980s with matches from Memphis, San Antonio, Detroit and Toronto, featuring Randy "Macho Man"... See full summary »
Director: John Harris | Stars: Dick Afflis, Ox Baker, King Kong Bundy, James E. Cornette
Votes: 12
38. Wrestling Gold Vol. 4: No More Mr. Nice Guy (2001 Video)
106 min | Action, Sport
The series continues as James E. Cornette and Dave Meltzer go from Andre the Giant vs. the Sheik in Toronto to Bobby Heenan vs. Cowboy Bob Ellis in Indianapolis to Jerry Lawler and Randy ... See full summary »
Director: John Harris | Stars: Nick Bockwinkel, King Kong Bundy, Scott Casey, Chief Jay Strongbow
Votes: 11
39. Wrestling Gold Vol. 2: The Maim Event (2001 Video)
119 min | Action, Sport
The series continues as James E. Cornette and Dave Meltzer take us from the 1960s in Indianapolis, Indiana to the 1980s in Memphis, Tennessee and San Antonio, Texas, with Randy "Macho Man" ... See full summary »
Director: John Harris | Stars: Dick Afflis, Afa Anoai, Sika Anoai, Norvell Austin
Votes: 12
40. The WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event (2009 Video)
512 min | Action
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Adrian Adonis, Adnan Al-Kaissy, Lou Albano, Sika Anoai
Votes: 59
41.
The Matt Walsh Show (2018– )
Slippery Slope Confirmed Again: 50 Year Old Man Competes Against 13 Year Old Girls
(2024 Podcast Episode)
69 min | News, Talk-Show
Stars: Matt Walsh, Nicholas J. Cepeda, David Menzies
Votes: 12