Sports Documentaries

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1. 1 (2013)

Not Rated | 112 min | Documentary, Action, History

Set in the golden era of Grand Prix Racing '1' tells the story of a generation of charismatic drivers who raced on the edge, risking their lives during Formula 1's deadliest period, and the men who stood up and changed the sport forever.

Director: Paul Crowder | Stars: Michael Fassbender, Lewis Hamilton, Niki Lauda, Michael Schumacher

Votes: 4,480

2. 38 at the Garden (2022)

38 min | Documentary, Short, Sport

Follows the cultural impact of NBA trailblazer Jeremy Lin during his 2011-12 season with the New York Knicks and the cultural phenomenon known as "Linsanity".

Director: Frank Chi | Stars: Kobe Bryant, Tyson Chandler, Ronny Chieng, Jeremy Lin

Votes: 1,089

3. A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story (2020)

92 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

The life of five-time Formula One world champion Juan Manuel Fangio. The first official documentary.

Director: Francisco Macri | Stars: Fernando Alonso, Toto Wolff, Alain Prost, Jackie Stewart

Votes: 2,311

4. AlphaGo (2017)

90 min | Documentary, Sport

Google's DeepMind has developed a program for playing the 3000 year old game Go using AI. They test AlphaGo on the European champion, then March 9-15, 2016, on the top player, Lee Sedol, in a best of 5 tournament in Seoul.

Director: Greg Kohs | Stars: Ioannis Antonoglou, Lucas Baker, Nick Bostrom, Yoo Changhyuk

Votes: 6,927

5. American Weightlifting (2013)

Unrated | 118 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Ultra-independent - a one person production start to finish - this movie looks at the passion and dedication of American athletes and coaches in the Olympic sport of weightlifting. The ... See full summary »

Director: Greg Everett | Stars: Mike Burgener, Danny Camargo, Kevin Doherty, Paul Doherty

Votes: 93

6. Andy Murray: Resurfacing (2019)

108 min | Documentary, Sport

A documentary film that tracks the tennis star's devastating injury journey between 2017-2019. From the front lines of surgical theatres, to the intimate corners of his home, we live ... See full summary »

Director: Olivia Cappuccini | Stars: Sarah Muirhead Allwood, Shane Annun, Mark Bender, Andrew Bettles

Votes: 1,250

7. Andre the Giant (2018 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

A look at the life and career of professional wrestler André Roussimoff, who gained notoriety in the 1980s as Andre the Giant.

Director: Jason Hehir | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Rob Reiner

Votes: 6,868

8. A Racetrack Somewhere (2016 Video)

49 min | Documentary, History, Sport

Investigating a blossoming network of backyard stables, dedicated strappers, trainers, jockeys and equine enthusiasts, A Racetrack Somewhere explores the vast Australian landscape, delving ... See full summary »

Stars: Jo McKinnon, Hugh Bowman, Fred Brophy, Robert DiPierdomenico

Votes: 12

9. Arsène Wenger: Invincible (2021)

95 min | Documentary, Sport

The definitive documentary about Arsène Wenger, the man who transformed Arsenal into the legendary football club it is today.

Directors: Gabriel Clarke, Christian Jeanpierre | Stars: Dennis Bergkamp, David Dein, Lee Dixon, Alex Ferguson

Votes: 1,466

10. Bare Knuckle (2018)

80 min | Documentary

Despite being centuries old, the sport of bare knuckle fighting is one that's always sat firmly in the shadow of its gloved alternative. Previously shunned to the darkest nooks of the UK, ... See full summary »

Director: Duncan Napier-Bell | Stars: Stu Armstrong, Joe Brown, Jim Freeman, Melvin Guillard

Votes: 35

11. Being AP (2015)

103 min | Documentary, Sport

'Being AP' premiered at Toronto Film Festival 2015, and documents one of Northern Ireland's greatest ever sportsmen during his last racing season. The story of AP's final season is a ... See full summary »

Director: Anthony Wonke | Star: Tony McCoy

Votes: 333

12. Beyond the Tryline (2016)

91 min | Documentary, Sport

XV Beyond The Tryline takes you behind the scenes to understand what the sport of Rugby means to everyone who touches the game. With the backdrop and access point of the Rugby World Cup, ... See full summary »

Director: Pierre Deschamps | Stars: Dan Carter, Sean Fitzpatrick, Bryan Habana, Eddie Jones

Votes: 83

13. Bigger Stronger Faster* (2008)

PG-13 | 105 min | Documentary, Sport

80 Metascore

An examination of America's win-at-all-cost culture from the perspective of bodybuilding and performance enhancing drugs, as it focuses on a pair of siblings chasing their dream.

Director: Chris Bell | Stars: Chris Bell, Mike Bell, Mark Bell, Hank Aaron

Votes: 13,817 | Gross: $0.31M

14. Bobby (2016)

97 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

A film which marks the 50th anniversary of England's victory in the 1966 World Cup, and uncovers the truth behind the man who led them to it - Bobby is a portrait of a footballing icon. ... See full summary »

Director: Ron Scalpello | Stars: Gordon Banks, Russell Brand, Tony Carr, Nigel Clarke

Votes: 562

15. Bobby Fischer Against the World (2011)

TV-14 | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, History

76 Metascore

'Bobby Fischer Against the World' is a documentary feature exploring the tragic and bizarre life of the late chess master Bobby Fischer. The drama of Bobby Fischer's career was undeniable, ... See full summary »

Director: Liz Garbus | Stars: Bobby Fischer, David Edmonds, Anthony Saidy, Susan Polgar

Votes: 7,402

16. Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager (2018)

104 min | Documentary, Sport

The definitive portrait of the late English football manager Sir Bobby Robson, one of the game's most inspirational and influential figures, whose legacy lives on far beyond the football field.

Directors: Gabriel Clarke, Torquil Jones | Stars: José Mourinho, Pep Guardiola, Ronaldo, Gary Lineker

Votes: 3,283

17. Born Strong (2017)

TV-MA | 85 min | Documentary, Drama, Sport

The four strongest men on the planet compete for the crown. We meet each 400-pound giant in his home country, then on to The Arnold Strongman Classic. Starring Eddie Hall, Hafthor Bjornsson, Brian Shaw and Zydrunas Savickas.

Directors: Gary Cohen, Ross Hockrow | Stars: Eddie Hall, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, Brian Shaw, Zydrunas Savickas

Votes: 1,507

18. Born to Play (2020)

92 min | Documentary, Sport

Born to Play highlights the athletes of the Boston Renegades women's tackle football team. With heart, hustle, and hope, the Renegades are on the path to redemption after losing in their ... See full summary »

Director: Viridiana Lieberman | Star: Brian Sweeney

Votes: 76

19. Boxing Gym (2010)

Unrated | 91 min | Documentary

83 Metascore

Explores the world of a boxing gym in Austin, Texas, dwelling on the discipline of training as people from all walks of life aspire to reach their personal best.

Director: Frederick Wiseman | Star: Richard Lord

Votes: 546 | Gross: $0.03M

20. Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story (2023)

TV-MA | 59 min | Documentary, Sport

The remarkable story of how, in 2009, competing in the most expensive and technologically advanced racing series on Earth, the impossible happened.

Stars: Ross Brawn, Jenson Button, Rubens Barrichello, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo

Votes: 3,102

21. Brooklyn Castle (2012)

PG | 101 min | Documentary

77 Metascore

Amidst financial crises and unprecedented public school budget cuts, Brooklyn Castle takes an intimate look at the challenges and triumphs facing members of a junior high school's champion chess team.

Director: Katie Dellamaggiore | Stars: Je'Daiah Ballantyne, Michelle Ballantyne, Rochelle Ballantyne, Pamela Ballard

Votes: 1,017 | Gross: $0.22M

22. Buffalo Girls (2012)

Not Rated | 65 min | Documentary

62 Metascore

Two eight year old girls fight in rural Thailand's underground child boxing economy to earn money to support their families.

Director: Todd Kellstein | Stars: Stam Sor Con Lek, Pet Chor Chanachai, Stamp Fairtex, Jid

Votes: 125

23. Building Jerusalem (2015)

90 min | Documentary, Sport

ENGLAND v AUSTRALIA, World Cup Final, 2003. With two minutes of extra time left to win, Jonny Wilkinson goes for his trademark drop goal. This time, he's shooting for a place in sporting history.

Director: James Erskine | Stars: Matt Dawson, George Gregan, Martin Johnson, Jonny Wilkinson

Votes: 458

24. Busby (2019)

102 min | Documentary, Sport

From the producers of 'Class of 92', Busby combines previously unseen archive footage with interviews with those who knew the man best.

Director: Joe Pearlman | Stars: Matt Busby, Rob Cavanaugh, Eamon Dunphy, Ryan Giggs

Votes: 371

25. Champs (2014)

Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

59 Metascore

A documentary on boxing greats Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Bernard Hopkins examines their lives in and out of the ring.

Director: Bert Marcus | Stars: Evander Holyfield, Bernard Hopkins, Mike Tyson, Larry 'Ratso' Sloman

Votes: 1,970

26. Chasing Legends (2010)

93 min | Documentary, Sport

Documentary following the progress of Team Columbia-HTC throughout the 2009 Tour de France including race footage interspersed with interviews, archive clips and brief history of the Tour.

Director: Jason Berry | Stars: Jean-Michel Heimonet, Mark Cavendish, Bernhard Eisel, Bert Grabsch

Votes: 174

27. Chasing the Win (2016)

82 min | Documentary, Sport

"There's only one way to win a race, and a million ways to lose it." Chasing the Win follows the meteoric rise of a rookie trainer, a down-on-his-luck owner, and their imperfect racehorse ... See full summary »

Directors: Chris Ghelfi, Laura Sheehy | Stars: Carl O'Callaghan, Patrick Sheehy, Denis Sheehy, Mike Smith

Votes: 143

28. Conor McGregor: Notorious (2017)

R | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

Featuring unprecedented access, never before seen moments and explosive fight footage, this is the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at a sporting icon and his spectacular rise.

Director: Gavin Fitzgerald | Stars: José Aldo, Audie Attar, Matt Boud, Ryan Buescher

Votes: 6,566

29. Crash and Burn (2016)

PG-13 | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

The story of Irishman Tommy Byrne, the greatest racing driver you never saw.

Director: Seán Ó Cualáin | Star: Tommy Byrne

Votes: 257

30. Dark Horse (2015)

PG | 85 min | Documentary, Drama, Sport

75 Metascore

An inspirational true story of a group of friends from a working men's club who decide to take on the elite 'sport of kings' and breed themselves a racehorse

Director: Louise Osmond | Stars: Jan Vokes, Howard Davies, Brian 'Daisy' Vokes, Angela Davies

Votes: 1,325

31. Death of a Gentleman (2015)

99 min | Documentary, Sport

Two cricket journalists set out to see whether Test cricket has a future. In so doing they discover a conspiracy which starts at the highest echelons of cricket administration and politics.

Directors: Johnny Blank, Sampson Collins, Jarrod Kimber | Stars: Jonathan Agnew, David Becker, Giles Clarke, Sampson Collins

Votes: 623

32. Deep Water (2006)

PG | 92 min | Documentary, History, Sport

80 Metascore

A documentary about the disastrous 1968 round-the-world yacht race.

Directors: Louise Osmond, Jerry Rothwell | Stars: Tilda Swinton, Donald Crowhurst, Ted Hynds, Robin Knox-Johnston

Votes: 3,303 | Gross: $0.27M

33. Desert Runners (2013)

99 min | Documentary, Adventure, Drama

A diverse cast of non-professional runners attempt to complete the most difficult ultramarathon race series on Earth. Their dramatic journey takes them across the World's most picturesque ... See full summary »

Director: Jennifer Steinman Sternin | Stars: Samantha Gash, Tremaine Kent, David O'Brien, Ricky Paugh

Votes: 546

34. Dettori (2021)

114 min | Documentary

Feature documentary on the life and career of iconic champion jockey Frankie Dettori.

Directors: Anthony Wonke, Laura Warner | Star: Frankie Dettori

Votes: 104

35. Dirt (1979)

PG | 95 min | Documentary, Sport

Footage captured between 1976 -1978 by Producer Roger Riddell provides a "Viewer Friendly for Families" collection of varied types of off-road competition throughout the U.S. and Baja ... See full summary »

Director: Eric Karson | Stars: Bobby Ferro, Billy Fuentes, Parnelli Jones, Elliot M. Kaplan

Votes: 56

36. Dirty Driving: Thundercars of Indiana (2008 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 69 min | Documentary, Sport

Auto racing is an obsession in Anderson, Indiana. Even with local auto factories closing down and jobs being lost, the town's residents continue to flock to the local speedway every Friday ... See full summary »

Director: Jon Alpert

Votes: 167

37. Don't Take Me Home (2017)

86 min | Documentary, History, Sport

The story of the Welsh international football team's rise through the FIFA World Rankings, and onto their first international tournament for 58 years.

Director: Jonny Owen | Stars: Joe Allen, Gareth Bale, James Chester, Chris Coleman

Votes: 418

38. Dragon's Back Race (2013 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 65 min | Documentary

Only run once before in 1992, the Dragon's Back Race is legendary. This film takes you in to the heart of this inspiring adventure as the 2012 race weaves a brutal path down the mountainous spine of Wales.

Director: Richard Heap | Stars: Rob Baker, Steve Birkinshaw, Wendy Dodds, Charlie Sproson

Votes: 73

39. Eddie - Strongman (2015)

TV-14 | 98 min | Documentary

Truck mechanic, husband and father of two, Eddie Hall wants to be the World's Strongest Man. This feature documentary vividly illustrates the sacrifices that this extremely driven man must ... See full summary »

Director: Matt Bell | Stars: Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, Colin Bryce, Geoff Capes, Alex Curletto

Votes: 1,219

40. 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: 3,776

41. Facing Nolan (2022)

TV-14 | 102 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

73 Metascore

In the world of Major League Baseball no one has created a mythology like Nolan Ryan. Told from the point of view of the hitters who faced him and the teammates who revered him, Facing Nolan is the definitive documentary of a Texas legend.

Director: Bradley Jackson | Stars: Alan Ashby, Buzzie Bavasi, Craig Biggio, Lela Bivins

Votes: 1,832

42. Fastball (2016)

Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, Sport

74 Metascore

With Kevin Costner narrating, lead a cast of baseball legends and scientists who explore the magic within the 396 milliseconds it takes a fastball to reach home plate, and decipher who threw the fastest pitch ever.

Director: Jonathan Hock | Stars: Kevin Costner, Derek Jeter, Denard Span, Craig Kimbrel

Votes: 1,818

43. Ferrari: Race to Immortality (2017)

Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary, Sport

The story of the Scuderia Ferrari motor team, which was formed by race car driver Enzo Ferrari.

Director: Daryl Goodrich | Stars: Peter Collins, Enzo Ferrari, Lin Gallagher, Mike Hawthorn

Votes: 1,467

44. Fighting for a City (2018)

93 min | Documentary, Sport

Behind-the-scenes boxing documentary on Josh Warrington, the hometown hero of Leeds, England.

Directors: Greg Hardes, Jacob Proud | Stars: Eddie Hearn, Lee Selby, Steve Wood, Mark Hurley

Votes: 70

45. Finding Jack Charlton (2020)

97 min | Documentary, Sport

Finding Jack Charlton is the definitive portrait of an extraordinary man; an English World Cup winning legend, who became an Irish hero.

Directors: Gabriel Clarke, Pete Thomas | Stars: Jack Charlton, Des Casey, Paul McGrath, Roddy Doyle

Votes: 954

46. Fire in Babylon (2010)

TV-14 | 87 min | Documentary, Sport

69 Metascore

A documentary on the West Indies cricket team's rise to being the best in the world, and one of the greatest cricket teams the world has ever seen, in the late-1970s and how they maintained that invincibility in the 1980s.

Director: Stevan Riley | Stars: Viv Richards, Michael Holding, Clive Lloyd, Gordon Greenidge

Votes: 1,908

47. Fittest on Earth: A Decade of Fitness (2017)

TV-PG | 116 min | Documentary

Forty of the world's top athletes battle through 15 events and five grueling days of competition for the title of Fittest on Earth. Who will rise to the top and prove the fittest?

Directors: Heber Cannon, Mariah Moore, Marston Sawyers, Ian Wittenber | Stars: Justin Bergh, Josh Bridges, Samantha Briggs, Dave Castro

Votes: 1,583

48. Flatball (2016)

TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Sport

A feature length documentary exploring the origins and rise of one of the world's fastest growing sports, through the lens of one of the sport's greatest players.

Director: Dennis Warsen | Stars: Alec Baldwin, Brodie Smith, Josh Wiseman

Votes: 84

49. Foosballers (2019)

96 min | Documentary, Comedy, Sport

Through an ensemble cast, FOOSBALLERS not only uncovers a forgotten piece of sports history, it follows 6 of the best table soccer players in the world as they prepare for The Tornado World Championships.

Director: Joe Heslinga | Stars: Todd Loffredo, Tony Spredeman, Ryan Moore, Robert Mares

Votes: 208

50. Foreman (2017)

PG-13 | 84 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

A retrospective look at the boxing career of George Foreman.

Director: Chris Perkel | Stars: George Foreman Jr., Ralph Cooper, George Foreman, Jim Brown

Votes: 551

51. Free Solo (2018)

PG-13 | 100 min | Documentary, Adventure, Sport

83 Metascore

Alex Honnold faces the biggest challenge of his career, climbing El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. He pursues it Free Solo, which means climbing without a rope and alone.

Directors: Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi | Stars: Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell, Jimmy Chin, Cheyne Lempe

Votes: 77,519 | Gross: $17.54M

52. Gazza (2022)

Documentary, Sport

The story of a footballing genius, Paul Gascoigne, whose on-field brilliance is matched by a troubled private life and a media mania that spirals out of control.

Director: Sampson Collins

Votes: 260

53. Generation Iron (2013)

PG-13 | 106 min | Documentary, Drama, Sport

61 Metascore

A documentary that follows top bodybuilders as they train to compete in the Mr. Olympia competition.

Director: Vlad Yudin | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mickey Rourke, Michael Jai White, Lou Ferrigno

Votes: 8,037 | Gross: $0.85M

54. George Best: All by Himself (2016)

92 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

The rise and fall of football superstar, George Best.

Director: Daniel Gordon | Stars: George Best, Angie Best, Calum Best, Matt Busby

Votes: 775

55. Grand Prix: The Killer Years (2011 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 59 min | Documentary

In the 1960s and early '70s it was common for Grand Prix drivers to die while racing, often watched on television by millions. Featuring many famous drivers, this film tells the story of ... See full summary »

Director: Richard Heap | Stars: Denise Cooke, Chris Hilton, David Tremayne, Tony Brooks

Votes: 618

56. Hitting the Apex (2015)

Not Rated | 138 min | Documentary, Sport

'Hitting the Apex' is the story of six fighters - six of the fastest motorcycle racers the world has ever seen - and of the fates that awaited them at the peak of the sport.

Director: Mark Neale | Stars: Brad Pitt, Jorge Lorenzo, Jose Manuel Lorenzo, Marc Márquez

Votes: 4,173

57. Hockeyland (2021)

108 min | Documentary, Sport

In Minnesota's fabled heartland of US ice hockey, the teams of rival towns skate for a last chance to etch their names into local lore.

Director: Tommy Haines | Stars: Blake Biondi, Elliot Van Orsdel, Indio Dowd, Will Troutwine

Votes: 217

Official title: Hockeyland

58. Hoop Dreams (1994)

PG-13 | 170 min | Documentary, Drama, Sport

98 Metascore

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: 28,037 | Gross: $7.83M

59. Hunt vs Lauda: F1's Greatest Racing Rivals (2013 TV Movie)

59 min | Documentary

Told through unseen footage and exclusive interviews with the people who were at the 1976 Formula One Championship, this riveting documentary chronicles the duel between drivers Niki Lauda and James Hunt.

Director: Matthew Whiteman | Stars: Ed Stoppard, Daniel Audetto, Alastair Caldwell, Enzo Ferrari

Votes: 992

60. I Am Ali (2014)

PG | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

55 Metascore

Unprecedented access to Muhammad Ali's personal archive of "audio journals" as well as interviews and testimonials from his inner circle of family and friends are used to tell the legend's life story.

Director: Clare Lewins | Stars: Muhammad Ali, Gene Kilroy, Rahman Ali, Odessa Clay

Votes: 4,096 | Gross: $0.01M

61. I Am Bolt (2016)

PG | 107 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

64 Metascore

The legacy of the fastest man in history, Usain Bolt.

Directors: Ben Turner, Gabe Turner | Stars: Usain Bolt, Nugent Walker Jr., Ricky Simms, Glen Mills

Votes: 3,873

62. I Am Durán (2019)

Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

A one man wrecking-ball who took on the world, transcended his sport and helped inspire a nation to rise up against its CIA funded dictator to achieve independence.

Director: Mat Hodgson | Stars: Oscar De La Hoya, Robert De Niro, Robin Duran, Roberto Durán

Votes: 577

63. Ice Guardians (2016)

108 min | Documentary, Sport

On-ice enforcers struggle to rise through the professional ranks of the world's most prestigious hockey league, only to be confronted with a new found fight for the existence of the role itself.

Director: Brett Harvey | Stars: Jay Baruchel, Chris Chelios, Brett Hull, Bobby Hull

Votes: 1,828

64. In Search of Greatness (2018)

PG-13 | 77 min | Documentary, Sport

72 Metascore

Through the eyes of the greatest athletes of all time, IN SEARCH OF GREATNESS is a cinematic journey into the secrets of genius.

Director: Gabe Polsky | Stars: Wayne Gretzky, Jerry Rice, Pelé, Ken Robinson

Votes: 570 | Gross: $0.06M

65. It Ain't Over (2022)

PG | 99 min | Documentary, Biography, History

79 Metascore

The illustrious life and career of the baseball great, Yogi Berra.

Director: Sean Mullin | Stars: Andy Andres, Roger Angell, Marty Appel, Allen Barra

Votes: 1,330

66. Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure (2022)

50 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

Montana's firsthand account of his career from the earliest days to national champion at Notre Dame and becoming a four-time Super Bowl winner and a Pro Football Hall of Famer.

Stars: Tom Brady, Mark Harmon, Steve Young, Joe Montana

Votes: 272

67. Kenny (2017)

86 min | Documentary, Sport

An intimate and revealing portrait of Kenny Dalglish - the player, the man, the truth.

Director: Stewart Sugg | Stars: Margaret Aspinall, John Barnes, Kelly Cates, Jodie Christmas

Votes: 950

68. Kipchoge: The Last Milestone (2021)

PG-13 | 87 min | Documentary, Sport

A man's struggle against himself and against time. Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge dreams of completing a marathon distance of less than two hours. An achievement that is considered ... See full summary »

Director: Jake Scott | Star: Eliud Kipchoge

Votes: 773

69. Klitschko (2011)

Not Rated | 118 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

63 Metascore

A documentary encompassing the lives of world heavyweight boxing champions, Vitali & Wladimir Klitschko. The first time in history two brothers have shared all the heavyweight world titles,... See full summary »

Director: Sebastian Dehnhardt | Stars: Lamon Brewster, Chris Byrd, Bernd Bönte, Pearlman Hicks

Votes: 2,922

70. Knuckleball! (2012)

Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Sport

73 Metascore

A documentary that showcases baseball's most unpredictable pitch.

Directors: Ricki Stern, Anne Sundberg | Stars: Tim Wakefield, Dave Lennon, Jim Bouton, Charles Hough

Votes: 1,785

71. Kobe Bryant's Muse (2015 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 105 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

Documentary that goes behind the stats to reveal Kobe Bryant's career, exploring the mentorships, allies and rivalries that have helped shape his stellar 18-year tenure in the NBA, and uncovering his greatest personal challenge yet.

Director: Gotham Chopra | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, John S. Battle, Larry Bird, Joe Bryant

Votes: 1,924

72. Lennox Lewis: The Untold Story (2020)

96 min | Documentary, Biography

An inside look at the career of Lennox Lewis from his rough upbringing to the Olympics and the professional ranks where he established himself as one of the greats in the history of the sport.

Directors: Seth Koch, Rick Lazes | Stars: Dr. Dre, Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson, Jim Lampley

Votes: 324

73. Live The Stream: The Story of Joe Humphreys (2018)

93 min | Documentary, Biography, Family

Trout streams are fountains of youth for 86-year-old fly fishing legend, Joe Humphreys: a man who was born to fly fish, lives to teach, and strives to pass on a respect for our local waters.

Directors: Lucas Bell, Meigan Bell | Stars: Joe Humphreys, Johanna Humphreys, Dolores Humphreys-Barnes, Dennis Shannon

Votes: 58

74. Macho: The Hector Camacho Story (2020)

TV-14 | 96 min | Documentary

Hard-hitting look at the rise, fall and death of one of boxing's most colorful champions. The film chronicles his epic battles inside the ring, his struggles with addiction outside of it and the mystery of the crime that claimed his life.

Director: Eric Drath | Stars: Hector Camacho, Teddy Atlas, Hector Camacho Jr., Amy Torres Camacho

Votes: 273

75. Maiden (2018)

PG | 97 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

82 Metascore

The story of Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook on charter boats, who became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989.

Director: Alex Holmes | Stars: Frank Bough, John Chittenden, Bruno Du Bois, Pat Edwards

Votes: 2,585 | Gross: $3.01M

76. Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals (2010 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance.

Director: Ezra Edelman | Stars: Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Steve Springer, Evelyn Johnson

Votes: 2,278

77. Magnus (2016)

78 min | Documentary

52 Metascore

Magnus Carlsen, Norwegian chess prodigy, becomes a grandmaster at age 13 and world champion in 2013.

Director: Benjamin Ree | Stars: Magnus Carlsen, Garry Kasparov, Viswanathan Anand

Votes: 2,650 | Gross: $0.01M

78. Make Us Dream (2018)

Not Rated | 104 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

Documentary about the mercurial football career of Steven Gerrard, one of Liverpool FCs finest ever players.

Director: Sam Blair | Stars: Steven Gerrard, Michael Owen, Steve Bruce, Jamie Carragher

Votes: 3,435

79. Matthews (2017)

Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, History, Sport

MATTHEWS tells the incredible true story of the life and career of a man considered by many to be the greatest soccer player of all time, Sir Stanley Matthews.

Director: Ryan Scott Warren | Stars: Jimmy Armfield, Tristan Bailey, Patrick Barclay, Richard Branson

Votes: 156

80. McEnroe (2022)

TV-MA | 104 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

67 Metascore

It follows John McEnroe as he finally tells his side of his storied career and performances on the court.

Director: Barney Douglas | Stars: Björn Borg, Peter Fleming, Chrissie Hynde, Billie Jean King

Votes: 1,139

81. McLaren (2017)

Not Rated | 92 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama

The story of Bruce McLaren, the New Zealander who founded the McLaren Motor Racing team. A man who showed the world that a man of humble beginnings could take on the elite of motor racing and win.

Director: Roger Donaldson | Stars: Chris Amon, Jim Anderton, Mario Andretti, Colin Beanland

Votes: 2,712

82. Meru (2015)

R | 90 min | Documentary, Sport

77 Metascore

Three elite climbers struggle to find their way through obsession and loss as they attempt to climb Mount Meru, one of the most coveted prizes in the high stakes game of Himalayan big wall climbing.

Directors: Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi | Stars: Conrad Anker, Grace Chin, Jimmy Chin, Amee Hinkley

Votes: 19,067 | Gross: $2.33M

83. Michael Jordan: His Airness (1999 Video)

Not Rated | 55 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

From his days as a child in North Carolina to his retirement from the Chicago Bulls in 1999, His Airness takes you on a journey through Michael Jordan's career.

Director: Larry Weitzman | Stars: Will Lyman, Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Larry Bird

Votes: 661

84. Mo Farah: No Easy Mile (2016)

79 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

Telling the incredible life story of one of Britain's most successful athletes and arguably our countries greatest ever Olympian, Mo Farah opens the doors to his home and gives us a ... See full summary »

Directors: Joe Pearlman, David Soutar | Star: Mo Farah

Votes: 240

85. More Than a Game (2008)

PG | 105 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

59 Metascore

This documentary follows NBA superstar LeBron James and four of his talented teammates through the trials and tribulations of high school basketball in Ohio and James' journey to fame.

Director: Kristopher Belman | Stars: LeBron James, Dru Joyce, Romeo Travis, Sian Cotton

Votes: 5,665 | Gross: $0.94M

86. Murderball (2005)

R | 88 min | Documentary, Sport

87 Metascore

Quadriplegics, who play full-contact rugby in wheelchairs, overcome unimaginable obstacles to compete in the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece.

Directors: Henry Alex Rubin, Dana Adam Shapiro | Stars: Joe Soares, Keith Cavill, Mark Zupan, Robert Soares

Votes: 10,459 | Gross: $1.52M

87. Next Goal Wins (2014)

Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary, Sport

71 Metascore

The American Samoa soccer team, deemed "worst in the world", try to qualify for the 2014 World Cup.

Directors: Mike Brett, Steve Jamison | Stars: Li'atama Amisone Jr., Faiivae Iuli Alex Godinet, D'Angelo Herrera, Ace Lalogafuafua

Votes: 3,121 | Gross: $0.04M

88. No No: A Dockumentary (2014)

Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

68 Metascore

The life and times of major league pitcher Dock Ellis are explored in this revealing documentary.

Director: Jeffrey Radice | Stars: Enos Cabell, Dave Cash, Roberto Clemente Jr., Vera Clemente

Votes: 1,748

89. On Any Sunday (1971)

G | 96 min | Documentary, Sport

75 Metascore

Documentary on motorcycle racing featuring stars of the sport, including film star Steve McQueen, a racer in his own right.

Director: Bruce Brown | Stars: Steve McQueen, Dave Aldana, Mark Brelsford, Bruce Brown

Votes: 1,547

90. One by One (1974)

PG | 100 min | Documentary, Sport

Documentary following the drivers of the 1973 Formula 1 Season

Director: Claude Du Boc | Stars: Stacy Keach, Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda, Peter Revson

Votes: 208

Reissued in edited form as The Quick and the Dead in 1978. Later released as Champions Forever: The Formula One Drivers.

91. One Night in Turin (2010)

90 min | Documentary, Sport

Before the Premier League and multi-million pound salaries, in England 'football' was a dirty word. The game was in disgrace, the fans, hooligans, the nation, it seemed, were all played out... See full summary »

Director: James Erskine | Stars: Gary Oldman, Rebecca Marie Burnett, Paul Gascoigne, Douglas Hurd

Votes: 1,297

92. On the Map (2016)

Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Sport

62 Metascore

On the map tells the against-all-odds story of Maccabi Tel Aviv's 1977 European Championship, and how one team captured the heart of a nation amid domestic turmoil and the global machinations of the Cold War.

Director: Dani Menkin | Stars: Tal Brody, David Stern, Bill Walton

Votes: 33

93. Pacific Warriors (2015)

Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Sport

Pacific Warriors is a unique, humorous and personal insight into two very contrasting worlds, all united in their passion for one sport.

Director: James Marquand | Stars: Serge Betsen, Bakkies Botha, Brian Cox, Ranulph Fiennes

Votes: 218

94. Palio (2015)

Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary, Drama, Sport

73 Metascore

Twice a year the Italian city of Siena goes crazy for the oldest horse race in the world: the Palio. Not your average race: strategy, bribery and corruption play as much a part as the skill... See full summary »

Director: Cosima Spender

Votes: 744

95. Pariah: The Lives and Deaths of Sonny Liston (2019 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

Overcoming the seemingly insurmountable odds that life threw his way, Liston became heavyweight champion of the world when he knocked out Floyd Patterson in 1962. Eight years later, he died but friends questioned the cause of his death.

Director: Simon George | Stars: Nigel Collins, Helen-Jean Long, Jerry Izenberg, Mike Tyson

Votes: 427

96. Pedalling Dreams: The Raleigh Story (2017 TV Movie)

60 min | Documentary, History, Sport

The remarkable story of Raleigh, the bicycle manufacturer who grew from humble beginnings in the backstreets of Nottingham to rapidly become the biggest bike maker in the world.

Director: Steve Humphries | Stars: Cherie Lunghi, Nicholas Crane, Reg Harris, Clive Hodgson

Votes: 21

97. Perfect in '76 (2017)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Sport

Documentary about the '76 Hoosiers and coach Bobby Knight, who led his Indiana team to a perfect 32-0 season and a national championship.

Director: George Roy | Stars: Quinn Buckner, Bobby Knight, Scott May, John Mellencamp

Votes: 130

98. Ping Pong (I) (2012)

Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Sport

68 Metascore

8 players with 703 years between them compete in the World over 80s Table Tennis Championships in Inner Mongolia. Terry (81) having been given a week to live, gets in sight of winning gold.... See full summary »

Directors: Anson Hartford, Hugh Hartford

Votes: 333

99. Prescription Thugs (2015)

PG-13 | 86 min | Documentary

45 Metascore

In this follow-up to his film BIGGER FASTER STRONGER, director Chris Bell turns his camera on the abuse of prescription drugs and, ultimately, himself. As Bell learns more about Big Pharma,... See full summary »

Directors: Chris Bell, Josh Alexander, Greg Young | Stars: Mark Bell, Mike Bell, Rosemary Bell, Greg Critser

Votes: 2,200

100. Pumping Iron (1977)

PG | 86 min | Documentary, Sport

72 Metascore

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: 24,961



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