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1. Boxing: In and Out of the Ring (2001)
94 min | Documentary
An investigative documentary that takes viewers inside the high-stakes business of boxing. It is an unprecedented look at the inner workings of the fight game from both sides of the ropes.
Director: Ric Esther Bienstock | Stars: Keith David, Cedric Kushner, Doug Beavers, Ross Greenburg
Votes: 31
2. Baseball (1994–2010)
TV-PG | 104 min | Documentary, History, Sport
A documentary on the history of the sport with major topics including Afro-American players, player/team owner relations and the resilience of the game.
Stars: Daniel Okrent, George F. Will, John Chancellor, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Votes: 4,740
3. Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (2004)
TV-PG | 214 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
The story of Jack Johnson, the first African-American Heavyweight boxing champion.
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Jack Johnson, Keith David, Samuel L. Jackson, Adam Arkin
Votes: 1,691
4. Through the Fire (2005)
103 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
"Through the Fire" chronicles the journey of Coney Island basketball star, Sebastian Telfair, from famed Lincoln High School straight to the NBA.
Directors: Alistair Christopher, Jonathan Hock | Stars: Sebastian Telfair, Rick Pitino, Asher Beard, Nyan Boateng
Votes: 716 | Gross: $0.03M
5.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
One Night in Vegas
(2010)
TV-G | 51 min | Documentary, Biography, History
On the evening of Sept. 7, 1996, Mike Tyson, the WBC heavyweight champion, attempted to take Bruce Seldon's WBA title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. At this point in his career, Tyson's ... See full summary »
Director: Reggie Rock Bythewood | Stars: Eric Adams, Maya Angelou, Chris Connelly, Gloria Cox
Votes: 627
6.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
Jordan Rides the Bus
(2010)
TV-G | 51 min | Documentary, Biography, History
In the fall of 1993, in his prime and at the summit of the sports world, Michael Jordan walked away from pro basketball. After leading the Dream Team to an Olympic gold medal in 1992 and ... See full summary »
Director: Ron Shelton | Stars: Mike Barnett, Ed Bradley, David Bridgers, Kirk Champion
Votes: 1,565
7.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
The Legend of Jimmy the Greek
(2009)
TV-G | 51 min | Documentary, Biography, History
This film follows the career of Jimmy Synder, a professional gambler. He helped legitimize betting in NFL games by finding ways to give points spreads during pre-game shows. His demise was ... See full summary »
Director: Fritz Mitchell | Stars: Fritz Mitchell, Jimmy 'The Greek' Snyder, Rich Podolsky, Brent Musburger
Votes: 925
8. Muhammad and Larry (1980)
TV-G | 26 min | Documentary, Short, Sport
An American documentary film about the 1980 heavyweight title fight between the aging Muhammad Ali and his former sparring partner Larry Holmes for an unprecedented fourth title.
Directors: Albert Maysles, David Maysles | Stars: Muhammad Ali, Drew Bundini Brown, Angelo Dundee, Larry Holmes
Votes: 796
9. The Real Rocky (2011 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary
The story of Chuck Wepner, an underdog boxer who went the distance against Muhammad Ali and inspired the creation of Rocky.
Director: Jeff Feuerzeig | Stars: Chuck Wepner, Sylvester Stallone, Jerry Izenberg, John Rowe
Votes: 472
10. The Wayman Tisdale Story (2011)
Not Rated | 65 min | Documentary, Music, Sport
A documentary celebrating the life and legacy of Wayman Tisdale, a three time All-American, Gold Medal Olympian, former NBA star, and world renowned jazz musician.
Director: Brian Schodorf | Stars: Wayman Tisdale, Michael Jordan, Dave Koz, Jonathan Butler
Votes: 36
11. Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story (2005)
87 min | Documentary, Sport
A story of violence, love, sex, politics and media centered around the life of Griffith, a six-time world welterweight champion.
Directors: Ron Berger, Dan Klores | Stars: Don Dunphy, Benny Paret, Emile Griffith, Pete Hamill
Votes: 385
12. The Lost Son of Havana (2009)
Not Rated | 102 min | Documentary
After 46 years in exile, former major league baseball star Luis Tiant returns to Cuba, where he encounters unexpected demons and receives unexpected gifts from his family.
Director: Jonathan Hock | Stars: Carlton Fisk, Peter Gammons, George McGovern, Luis Tiant
Votes: 158
13. The Endless Summer (1966)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Sport
The crown jewel to ten years of Bruce Brown surfing documentaries. Brown follows two young surfers around the world in search of the perfect wave, and ends up finding quite a few in addition to some colorful local characters.
Director: Bruce Brown | Stars: Robert August, Michael Hynson, Lord James Blears, Bruce Brown
Votes: 6,220
14. Catching Hell (2011)
102 min | Documentary, Sport
After the Chicago Cubs blow an opportunity to reach the World Series in 2003, Cubs fans blame the team's misfortune on fellow fan Steve Bartman, who interfered with a foul ball and prevented Moises Alou from making a catch.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Alex Gibney, Dave Kaplan, Bob Costas, Dwight Evans
Votes: 1,719
15. Without Bias (2009)
96 min | Biography
From Legend to Tragedy. The name of former University of Maryland basketball superstar and Boston Celtics draft pick Len Bias still provokes powerful, and immediate responses, more than 20 years after his death.
Director: Kirk Fraser | Stars: Len Bias, James Brown, Bob Wagner, Lefty Driesell
Votes: 354
16. J.C. Chávez (2007)
78 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A documentary about the life and career Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez.
Director: Diego Luna | Stars: Bob Arum, Julio Cesar Chavez, Julio César Chávez Jr., Oscar De La Hoya
Votes: 968
17. Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing (2000 TV Movie)
Documentary, Biography, Sport
Documentary on heavyweight boxers Jack Johnson, Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis and Muhammad Ali.
Director: Bud Greenspan | Stars: Will Lyman, Jack Johnson, Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis
Votes: 48
18. Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos (2006)
PG-13 | 97 min | Documentary, Sport
The rise and fall of the N.Y. Cosmos. The soccer team that brought Pele to America; against the backdrop of N.Y. City in the 70's.
Directors: Paul Crowder, John Dower | Stars: Pelé, Giorgio Chinaglia, Matt Dillon, Ahmet Ertegun
Votes: 1,536 | Gross: $0.14M
19. When We Were Kings (1996)
PG | 88 min | Documentary, Sport
Boxing documentary on the 1974 world heavyweight championship bout between defending champion, George Foreman, and the underdog challenger, Muhammad Ali.
Director: Leon Gast | Stars: Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, James Brown
Votes: 19,137 | Gross: $2.79M
20. The Big Fight: Muhammad Ali - Joe Frazier (1975)
23 min | Documentary, Short, Sport
Stars: Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Eddie Futch, Jun Polistico
Votes: 69
21. The Last Round: Chuvalo vs Ali (2003)
100 min | Documentary
A look at the life and career of boxing legend George Chuvalo and his boxing match with Muhammad Ali
Director: Joseph Blasioli | Stars: Colin Linden, Muhammad Ali, George Chuvalo, Bert Sugar
Votes: 62
22. Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson (1993 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Filmmaker Barbara Kopple profiles the life and career of former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson and the surrounding events that led to his 1992 6 year prison conviction.
Director: Barbara Kopple | Stars: Mike Tyson, Kevin Rooney, Desiree Washington, Curtis Ratliff
Votes: 237
23. Champions Forever (1989)
90 min | Documentary, Sport
No other film has the sweeping review of Ali's greatest fights, the legendary fight footage, and the real time relevant comments and conversations with the men who made him "The Greatest." ... See full summary »
Director: Dimitri Logothetis | Stars: Muhammad Ali, Henry Cooper, Angelo Dundee, Jimmy Ellis
Votes: 214
24.
HBO Boxing (1973– )
Episode:
The Rumble in the Jungle: Ali vs. Foreman
(1974)
TV-14 | Documentary, Sport
Heavyweights Muhammad Ali and George Foreman fight in Kinshasa, Zaire, for the WBA and WBC championship. Ali upsets Foreman and knocked him out in the eighth round.
Stars: Nourridine Adalla, Muhammad Ali, Drew Bundini Brown, Jim Brown
Votes: 16
25.
HBO Boxing (1973– )
Episode:
Thrilla in Manila Ali vs. Frazier
(1975)
TV-14 | Documentary, Sport
The final boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier
Director: Jack Murphy | Stars: Muhammad Ali, Rahman Ali, Milt Bailey, George Benton
Votes: 17
26. Tyson (2008)
R | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A mixture of original interviews, archival footage, and photographs sheds light on the life experiences of Mike Tyson.
Director: James Toback | Stars: Mike Tyson, Mills Lane, Trevor Berbick, Cus D'Amato
Votes: 12,934 | Gross: $0.89M
27. Pumping Iron (1977)
PG | 86 min | Documentary, Sport
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno face off in a no-holds-barred competition for the title of Mr. Olympia in this critically-acclaimed film that made Schwarzenegger a household name.
Directors: George Butler, Robert Fiore | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Matty Ferrigno, Victoria Ferrigno
Votes: 24,947
28. Raging Bull (1980)
R | 129 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci, Frank Vincent
Votes: 380,383 | Gross: $23.38M
29. Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)
Passed | 113 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
Boxer Rocky Graziano's biopic, based on his autobiography, from childhood to his World Middleweight Championship title win at age 28 in 1947.
Director: Robert Wise | Stars: Paul Newman, Pier Angeli, Everett Sloane, Eileen Heckart
Votes: 9,025
30. Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion (1998 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 58 min | Documentary
A documentary that chronicles the extraordinary career of Sugar Ray Robinson who is considered to be one of the greatest boxers of all time.
Stars: Sugar Ray Robinson, Dave Anderson, Evelyn Nelson, Nigel Collins
Votes: 70
31. Dempsey (1983 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 144 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
True story about Jack Dempsey, one of the most famous professional US boxers who made his name in the 1920's as the world heavyweight champion and media sensation.
Director: Gus Trikonis | Stars: Treat Williams, Sam Waterston, Sally Kellerman, Victoria Tennant
Votes: 220
32. Eight Men Out (1988)
PG | 119 min | Drama, History, Sport
A dramatization of the Black Sox scandal when the underpaid Chicago White Sox accepted bribes to deliberately lose the 1919 World Series.
Director: John Sayles | Stars: John Cusack, Clifton James, Jace Alexander, Gordon Clapp
Votes: 22,100 | Gross: $5.68M
33. Facing Ali (2009)
R | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.
Director: Pete McCormack | Stars: George Chuvalo, Henry Cooper, George Foreman, Joe Frazier
Votes: 3,774
34. Heaven Can Wait (1978)
PG | 101 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
A Los Angeles Rams quarterback, accidentally taken away from his body by an overanxious angel before he was meant to die, returns to life in the body of a recently murdered millionaire.
Directors: Warren Beatty, Buck Henry | Stars: Warren Beatty, James Mason, Julie Christie, Jack Warden
Votes: 23,529 | Gross: $81.64M
35. Remember the Titans (2000)
PG | 113 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
In 1971 Virginia high school football was everything to the people of Alexandria. But when the school board was forced to integrate an all-black school with an all-white one, the very foundation of football's tradition was put to the test.
Director: Boaz Yakin | Stars: Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Wood Harris, Ryan Hurst
Votes: 232,003 | Gross: $115.65M
36. Fat City (1972)
PG | 96 min | Drama, Sport
Two men, working as professional boxers, come to blows when their careers each begin to take different directions.
Director: John Huston | Stars: Stacy Keach, Jeff Bridges, Susan Tyrrell, Candy Clark
Votes: 10,380
37. Hoop Dreams (1994)
PG-13 | 170 min | Documentary, Drama, Sport
A film following the lives of two inner-city Chicago boys who struggle to become college basketball players on the road to going professional.
Director: Steve James | Stars: William Gates, Arthur Agee, Emma Gates, Curtis Gates
Votes: 28,023 | Gross: $7.83M
38. Seabiscuit (2003)
PG-13 | 140 min | Drama, History, Sport
True story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirits of the team behind it but also those of their nation.
Director: Gary Ross | Stars: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Elizabeth Banks, Chris Cooper
Votes: 76,801 | Gross: $120.28M
39. World Heavyweight Championship Bout: Charles 'Sonny' Liston vs. Cassius Clay (1965 TV Special)
Sport
This was the heavyweight title fight rematch between Cassius Clay (aka Muhammad Ali) and Sonny Liston. Clay knocked Liston down early in the first round, and was declared the winner by knockout. The fight lasted just over a minute.
Stars: Johnny Addie, Muhammad Ali, Jimmy Braddock, Drew Bundini Brown
Votes: 13
40. Thrilla in Manila (2008 TV Movie)
100 min | Documentary, Sport
A detailed examination of the intense rivalry between the two heavyweight boxing champions, Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali.
Director: John Dower | Stars: Joe Frazier, Marvis Frazier, Thomas Hauser, Muhammad Ali
Votes: 923
41. Ali the Fighter (1973)
G | 142 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Behind-the-scenes documentary chronicling the Fight of the Century between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali.
Directors: Rick Baxter, William Greaves | Stars: Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Burt Lancaster
Votes: 65
42. Super Fight II (1974)
Sport
Live heavyweight boxing from Madison Square Garden in New York City, as Muhammad Ali defends his NABF heavyweight title against Joe Frazier.
Director: Lou Volpicelli | Stars: Muhammad Ali, Drew Bundini Brown, Angelo Dundee, Don Dunphy
43.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
42 to 1
(2018)
TV-G | 50 min | Documentary, Biography, History
This documentary chronicles one of the greatest sporting upsets in history, when James "Buster" Douglas handed Mike Tyson his first-ever defeat. Tyson was the 42-to-1 favorite, with most ... See full summary »
Directors: Ben Houser, Jeremy Schaap | Stars: Trevor Berbick, Al Bernstein, Danny DeVito, Bill Douglas
Votes: 614
44. The Kings (2021)
TV-MA | Documentary, Sport
A four-part series featuring four champions who ushered in a boxing renaissance. The series showcases the dominance of Roberto Duran, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard and their battles in and out of the ring.
Stars: Roberto Durán, Thomas Hearns, Al Bernstein, Bonnie Greer
Votes: 466
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