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1. Rush (I) (2013)
R | 123 min | Action, Biography, Drama
The merciless 1970s rivalry between Formula One rivals James Hunt and Niki Lauda.
Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Daniel Brühl, Chris Hemsworth, Olivia Wilde, Alexandra Maria Lara
Votes: 513,641 | Gross: $26.95M
2. Invictus (2009)
PG-13 | 134 min | Biography, Drama, History
Nelson Mandela, in his first term as President of South Africa, initiates a unique venture to unite the Apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng
Votes: 167,879 | Gross: $37.49M
3. The English Game (2020)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, History, Sport
The story of the invention of football and how it quickly rose to become the world's most popular game by crossing class divides.
Stars: Edward Holcroft, Kevin Guthrie, Charlotte Hope, Niamh Walsh
Votes: 17,078
4. 30 for 30 (2009– )
TV-G | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A collection of documentary films focused on sports.
Stars: Brent Musburger, Chuck D, Larry Bird, William C. Rhoden
Votes: 5,548
5. The Damned United (2009)
R | 98 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
The story of the controversial Brian Clough's 44-day reign as the coach of the English football club Leeds United.
Director: Tom Hooper | Stars: Colm Meaney, Henry Goodman, David Roper, Jimmy Reddington
Votes: 45,918 | Gross: $0.45M
6. Trautmann (2018)
120 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
The love story of a young English woman and a German PoW, who together overcome prejudice, public hostility and personal tragedy.
Director: Marcus H. Rosenmüller | Stars: David Kross, Freya Mavor, John Henshaw, Harry Melling
Votes: 6,421
7. United (I) (2011)
PG-13 | 94 min | Drama, History, Sport
Based on the true story of Manchester United's legendary "Busby Babes", the youngest side ever to win the Football League, and the 1958 Munich Air Crash that claimed eight of their number.
Director: James Strong | Stars: Dean Andrews, Kate Ashfield, Natalie Burt, David Calder
Votes: 13,121
8. Copa 71 (2023)
90 min | Documentary, Sport
Told by the pioneering women who participated, this is the extraordinary story of the 1971 Women's Soccer World Cup, a tournament witnessed by record crowds that has been written out of sporting history - until now.
Directors: James Erskine, Rachel Ramsay | Stars: Elvira Aracen, Brandi Chastain, Birte Kjems, Chris Lockwood
Votes: 250
9. 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: 19,131 | Gross: $2.79M
10. The Game of Their Lives (2005)
PG | 101 min | Drama, History, Sport
Based on a true story, this film tells the tale of the 1950 U.S. soccer team, who, against all odds, beat England 1 - 0 in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Although no U.S. team has ever won a World Cup title, this story is about the family traditions and passions which shaped the lives of the players who made up this team of underdogs.
Director: David Anspaugh | Stars: Wes Bentley, Gerard Butler, Gavin Rossdale, Jay Rodan
Votes: 3,521 | Gross: $0.38M
11. FIFA Uncovered (2022)
TV-14 | 55 min | Documentary, Crime, Sport
From power struggles to global politics, an exploration of FIFA reveals the organization's checkered history and what it takes to host a World Cup.
Stars: Jérôme Valcke, David Conn, Ken Bensinger, Amanda Davies
Votes: 6,514
12. Max Schmeling (2010)
Not Rated | 123 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
Max Schmeling's fights against Joe Louis are listed in the best ten boxing matches of all time.
Director: Uwe Boll | Stars: Henry Maske, Heino Ferch, Susanne Wuest, Vladimir Weigl
Votes: 1,221
13. I Believe in Miracles (2015)
104 min | Documentary, History, Sport
The story of the history-making Nottingham Forest team that won back-to-back European Cups in 1979 and 1980, led by the mercurial Brian Clough and his assistant Peter Taylor.
Director: Jonny Owen | Stars: Brian Clough, Peter Taylor, Jimmy Gordon, John McGovern
Votes: 1,918
14. Matti: Hell Is for Heroes (2006)
135 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
A ski jumper descends from winning 4 Olympic Gold Medals, to serving two years for stabbing a relative. Careers as a stripper and singer, plus five marriages, replete with allegations of ... See full summary »
Director: Aleksi Mäkelä | Stars: Jasper Pääkkönen, Elina Hietala, Juha Veijonen, Peter Franzén
Votes: 4,167
15. Freedom's Fury (2006)
90 min | Documentary, Sport
A documentary on the 1956 Olympic semifinal water polo match between Hungary and Russia. Held in Australia, the match occurred as Russian forces were in Budapest, stomping out a popular revolt.
Director: Colin K. Gray | Stars: Viktor Ageyev, Antal Bolvári, János Bük, Sándor Csoóri
Votes: 734
16. Drink It In: The Rise of Man City (2022)
50 min | Documentary, Sport
Manchester City's rise has been nothing short of meteoric; from an 8-1 humbling in 2008, to five-time Premier League winners. Follow the record breaking journey of the noisy neighbours.
Director: Greg Whelan | Stars: Emmanuel Adebayor, Sergio Agüero, Mikel Arteta, Alan Ball
Votes: 16
17. Ronnie O'Sullivan's American Hustle (2017– )
Documentary, History, Sport
Four-part British documentary series in which Matt Smith and 5-time world snooker champion, Ronnie O'Sullivan, explore America's 300-year history with the game of pool.
Stars: Ronnie O'Sullivan, Matt Smith, Jeanette Lee, Earl Strickland
Votes: 189
18. The Referees (2009)
77 min | Documentary, Sport
How can a few crucial minutes in a football match change the life of an entire family? How do the "men in black" feel when they are attacked by supporters? Kill the Referee unveils the ... See full summary »
Directors: Yves Hinant, Eric Cardot, Delphine Lehericey | Stars: Howard Webb, Manuel Mejuto González, Roberto Rosetti, Michel Platini
Votes: 823
19. Steep (I) (2007)
PG | 92 min | Documentary, Sport
Steep traces the legacy of extreme skiing from its early pioneers to the daredevils of today.
Director: Mark Obenhaus | Stars: Ingrid Backstrom, Anselme Baud, Bill Briggs, Doug Coombs
Votes: 696 | Gross: $0.26M
20. 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
21. 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
22. Dream Team (2020)
Documentary, History, Sport
The story of the legendary Dream Team, the trendsetting 1992 U.S. Olympic basketball team.
Votes: 122
23. Not Just a Game (2010 Video)
62 min | Documentary, History, Sport
This critique of U.S. sports culture shows how 20th-century sports has consistently reflected the hegemonic political discourse of the day, specifically, elite narratives about nationalism, war, gender, race, homosexuality and capitalism.
Director: Jeremy Earp | Star: Dave Zirin
Votes: 89
24. Lombardi (2010 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
A documentary based on the football legend Vince Lombardi who took the Green Bay Packers to 2 straight Super Bowl Victories.
Stars: Lionel Aldridge, Vicki Aldridge, Colonel Earl 'Red' Blaik, Tom Brookshier
Votes: 150
25. 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
26. The Team (2014)
91 min | Documentary, Sport
The German national team and their journey in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Directors: Martin Christ, Jens Gronheid, Ulrich Voigt | Stars: DeMarcus Beasley, Franz Beckenbauer, Thomas Beheshti, Georg Behlau
Votes: 1,777
27. Babe Ruth (1998 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
He was perhaps the greatest ballplayer who ever lived. A larger-than-life hero on the field, Babe Ruth's exploits off the field were just as legendary. Don't miss this compilation of rarely... See full summary »
Director: George Roy | Stars: Liev Schreiber, Karl Benish, Ben Bentley, William Bond Sr.
Votes: 261
28. Streif: One Hell of a Ride (2014)
Not Rated | 110 min | Documentary, History, News
The 75-year history of the Hahnenkamm Race in Kitzbühel, Austria, one of the most famous and dangerous World Cup races in alpine skiing, is illustrated.
Directors: Gerald Salmina, Tom Dauer | Stars: Aksel Lund Svindal, Erik Guay, Max Franz, Yuri Danilochkin
Votes: 654
29. 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
30. A Life for Football (2014 TV Movie)
Biography, Drama, History
Jewish Kurt Landauer considers leaving Germany on the eve of WW II, but when he sees his big love, the football club Bayern Munich, lying in ruins, he decides to take the risc, stay and rebuild the club.
Director: Hans Steinbichler | Stars: Josef Bierbichler, Jeanette Hain, Herbert Knaup, Andreas Lust
Votes: 229
31. La Poeta del Ring (2021)
97 min | Documentary, Sport
Women's boxing in Mexico was illegal, until Laura Serrano, a passionate lawyer, began to practice it underground, leading her to start a battle to legalize the sport, after many years she leaves everything for a new spiritual journey.
Director: Mariana Tames | Stars: Christy Martin, Jorge 'Maromero' Páez, Laura Serrano
32. Legendary Champions (1968)
77 min | Documentary, History, Sport
Documentary focusing on heavyweight boxing champions from 1882 to 1929.
Director: Harry Chapin | Stars: Norman Rose, Georges Carpentier, Jack Dempsey, Wyatt Earp
Votes: 57
33. The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment (2013 Video)
TV-14 | 120 min | Documentary, Action, Sport
For one half-century, WWE has carved a permanent niche in Americana. What started in 1963 as a regional promotion is now a global entertainment phenomenon that captivates fans in over 150 ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Rick Achberger, Lou Albano, Muhammad Ali, Steve Austin
Votes: 243
34. The History of Argentine Tennis (2006 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Sport
Director: Milos Twilight | Stars: José Acasuso, Nick Bollettieri, Agustin Calleri, Ricardo Cano
35. Projekt Gold - Eine deutsche Handball-WM (2007)
106 min | Documentary, Sport
Documentary shows the German national handball team on their way to winning the title at the 2007 World Cup in their own country.
Director: Winfried Oelsner | Stars: Markus Baur, Johannes Bitter, Heiner Brand, Gerhard Delling
Votes: 186
36. Mighty Jerome (2010)
TV-G | 84 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
In 1959, at just nineteen years of age, Harry Jerome was Canada's most promising track and field star, and was on his way to the Olympics in Rome. By 1962, after suffering a gruesome leg ... See full summary »
Director: Charles Officer | Stars: Nykeem, Claire Burns, Fidel Dwayne Hodge
Votes: 49
37. Flamengo: Um Século de Paixão (1995)
69 min | Documentary, Sport
Director: Carlos Gomes | Stars: Helvídio Mattos, Maurício Azedo, Dirceu Marinho, Alberto Quadros
38. 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
39. Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible (2000 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary, Sport
A look at the events leading up to and including the legendary March 1971 bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. The film also looks at the political and social factors that helped to ... See full summary »
Stars: Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Liev Schreiber, David Brenner
Votes: 110
40. Tennis: The Greats, 1920-1960 (1984 TV Movie)
50 min | Documentary, Sport
Narrated by Adrian Quist, a former Australian Davis Cup player, this documentary looks back at great tennis champions of the pre-Open era. Featuring footage of legendary players in action ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Egan | Stars: Margaret Court, Rod Laver, Adrian Quist
41. World Cup 1966: Alfie's Boys (2016 TV Movie)
89 min | Documentary, Sport
A retelling of England's only World Cup victory, fifty years later, placing special emphasis on the work of manager Sir Alf Ramsey.
Director: Josephine McCusker | Stars: David Jason, Jimmy Armfield, Alan Ball, Gordon Banks
Votes: 34
42. Corinthians: Passion Beyond Measure and Reason
Sport | Announced
The story of one of Brazil's famous soccer clubs. .
Director: John Ruane
43. The Matchup
Biography, Drama, History | Announced
Implicated by his prostitute-wife as a draft dodger during World War I, fearsome heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey is matched against suave French war hero Georges Carpentier in gambler Tex... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Emmert
44. When Football Banned Women (2017 TV Movie)
47 min | Documentary, History, Sport
The story of the pioneering Dick Kerr Ladies football team which rose to prominence during the First World War.
Director: Kelly Close | Stars: Clare Balding, Gillian Coulthard, Siobhan Chamberlain, Everton Ladies F.C.
Votes: 12
45. It's Not Just Cricket (2018 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Sport
A documentary looking at some of the most infamous instances of sporting skulduggery and downright cheating, with comedians and former athletes helping shine a light on the dark corners of the sports world.
Director: Jonathan Sides | Stars: Nish Kumar, Ricky Hatton, Matthew Hoggard, Paul Sinha
46. Der Boxprinz (2002)
100 min | Documentary, Biography
The documentary tells the life story of the boxer Norbert Grupe, who was known by his fighting name Prince of Homburg.
Director: Gerd Kroske | Stars: Wilhelm von Homburg, Jürgen Blin, Maria Esteban, Hans Haefke
Votes: 92
47. Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier 50th Anniversary Special (2021 TV Special)
120 min | Sport
A look back at the fight of the century 50 years on.
Director: Brian Albon | Stars: Johnny Addie, Muhammad Ali, Ira Berkow, Drew Bundini Brown
48. Hazaña... El deporte vive (1998– )
60 min | Documentary, History, Sport
Stars: Raul Sarmiento, Cuauhtémoc Blanco, Hugo Sanchez, Leon Krauze
Votes: 8
49. The Story of Football (2002 Video)
110 min | Documentary, Sport
Stars: Tony Adams, Demetrio Albertini, Carlos Alberto, Arthur Albiston
Votes: 93
50. Jack Whitehall's Sporting Nation (2020– )
30 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
The comedian teams up with some of UK's top sports writers for this comedy retrospective in which the ultimate armchair fan tells the story of the United Kingdom through its greatest sporting moments.
Star: Jack Whitehall
Votes: 40