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Plot Summary:
Explore the wild, tragic and controversial life and career of heavyweight champion Mike Tyson - one of the most polarizing figures in sports culture.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags: controversial
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The Final Score (2022)
Plot Summary:
The complicated relationship of several of the Colombian national team players with drug trafficking, one that culminated in the own goal and murder of one of the most beloved defenders in the world.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 295
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: Colombia
Duration: 55 min
Plot tags:
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Hurts Like Hell (2022)
Plot Summary:
From illegal gambling to match-fixing, discover the seedy underworld behind the once-revered sport of Muay Thai in this drama inspired by real events.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 294
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: Thailand
Duration: 200 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, realistic, disturbing
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Monzón: A Knockout Blow (2019)
Plot Summary:
The story about Argentinian boxer Carlos Monzón in his career and life in prison.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 828
Genere: Biography, Crime, Drama, History, Sport
Country: Argentina
Duration: 44 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, suspense, disturbing, tragic
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Sweetwater (2023)
Plot Summary:
In the fall of 1950, Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton forever changed the game of basketball when he entered the NBA. The story of the first African American to land a contract to play in the NBA.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 118 min
Plot tags:
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Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022)
Plot Summary:
A fast-break series chronicling 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.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 28000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 59 min
Plot tags: black comedy, dark comedy
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The Hammer (2017)
Plot Summary:
When prison boxer George "The Hammer" Martin is offered freedom for fighting in the 1984 Olympics, he says no in order to protect the woman he loves, forcing his best friend to learn the true meaning of loyalty.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 191
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 109 min
Plot tags:
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Pacquiao: The Movie (2006)
Plot Summary:
Jericho Rosales portrays Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao as he struggles out of poverty to become a champion and national hero. Yet when the pressures of his sport, his personal life and the high expectations of his countrymen take their toll, he falls from grace. With the help of his wife (Bea Alonzo), will he be able to rise once more to be worthy of being called "the People's Champion"?.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 60
Genere: Action, Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: Philippines
Duration: 109 min
Plot tags: tagalog
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My Name Is Lenny (2017)
Plot Summary:
The life story of one of Britain's most notorious bare-knuckle fighters, Lenny McLean, also known as "The Guv'nor".
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: UK
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: captivating, entertaining
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Colin in Black & White (2021)
Plot Summary:
The life of athlete Colin Kaepernick and his adoptive parents as they navigate the challenges of raising a black son in a white family and community.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: psychological, thought provoking, captivating, disturbing
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Chuck (2016)
Plot Summary:
A drama inspired by the life of heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: thought provoking, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Ringo. Glory and Death (2023)
Plot Summary:
After a string of bad contacts, Argentina’s greatest heavyweight boxer, Oscar “Ringo” Bonavena, arrives in Nevada in 1976 seeking to restart his career. There, Ringo unknowingly stumbles into the criminal world of Joe Conforte, who promises Ringo a bright future. But a bright future would not come, nor a sought-after rematch against Ali, as the boxer would be found dead in three months' time.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 266
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: Argentina
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags:
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The Offer (2022)
Plot Summary:
Oscar-winning producer Al Ruddy’s never before revealed experiences of making the iconic 1972 film The Godfather that Francis Ford Coppola directed and adapted with Mario Puzo.
IMDB Rating: 8.6
IMDB Votes: 37000
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 586 min
Plot tags: period drama
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Hands of Stone (2016)
Plot Summary:
The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 17000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: Panama, USA
Duration: 111 min
Plot tags: captivating, realistic, exciting, tense, inspirational, period piece, cult classic, serious, hot, extraordinary
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Bleed for This (2016)
Plot Summary:
The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza, who after a near fatal car crash, which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sports most incredible comebacks.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 29000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 117 min
Plot tags: rough, realistic, exciting, serious, inspirational, intense
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Halston (2021)
Plot Summary:
American fashion designer Halston skyrockets to fame before his life starts to spin out of control.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 17000
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 240 min
Plot tags: factual, homoerotic, semi autobiographical, semi documentary, feel good, inspirational, queer cinema
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Carnera: The Walking Mountain (2008)
Plot Summary:
The life of Primo Carnera a.k.a. "Ambling Alp", Italian professional boxer and the World Heavyweight Champion from June 1933 to June 1934, but also accused by some of having ties to the mob.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 489
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: Italy, Romania
Duration: 125 min
Plot tags: uplifting, touching, serious, emotional, captivating, realistic
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Phantom Punch (2008)
Plot Summary:
From his discovery by a priest while serving time at the Missouri State Penitentiary to the infamous 'Phantom Punch' by Cassius Clay which effectively ended his career, the movie spans the years from 1950 to Liston's mysterious and untimely death in 1971.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 837
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: rough, captivating, realistic, sincere, serious, emotional, gloomy
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The Bronx Bull (2016)
Plot Summary:
A combination "before the rage" and "after the rage" of world middleweight boxing champion Jake LaMotta's tumultuous life and times.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 697
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: touching, serious, realistic, captivating
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Don King: Only in America (1997)
Plot Summary:
A cinematic portrait of the famous fight promoter and boxing manager.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 121 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, realistic
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Rise (2022)
Plot Summary:
After emigrating to Greece from Nigeria, Vera and Charles Antetokounmpo struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under the daily threat of deportation. Desperate to obtain Greek citizenship but undermined by a system that blocked them at every turn, the family's vision, determination and faith lifted them out of obscurity to launch the careers of three NBA champions.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA, Greece
Duration: 113 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, realistic, disturbing, feel good
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Dempsey (1983)
Plot Summary:
Nominated for two primetime Emmy Awards in 1984, this made-for-TV movie follows the true story of American boxer Jack Dempsey, who became a media sensation in the 1920s as the world heavyweight champion. Based upon the book by Jack Dempsey and Barbara Piatelli Dempsey.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 215
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: uplifting, serious, realistic, sexual, silent, sexy, silent film
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Tyson (1995)
Plot Summary:
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 for rape. The story of his turbulent life moves quickly, never focusing for long on anything in particular.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: sincere, serious, captivating, realistic
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The Featherweight (2023)
Plot Summary:
Set in 1965, Pep is living in relative obscurity in his hometown of Hartford. Amidst personal troubles, and with the need to earn, Pep, at the age of 42, makes a stunning return to the ring.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 110
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags:
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Sam: A Saxon (2023)
Plot Summary:
Based on the true story of Sam Meffire’s rise and fall in East Germany, this miniseries follows Sam’s desperate search for a place he can call home, as he fights for recognition and justice. Sam goes from being the first Black cop in the GDR to media celebrity, and finally a criminal in the wild years following German reunification.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 561
Genere: Biography, Crime, Drama, History
Country: Germany
Duration:
Plot tags:
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In a Child's Name (1991)
Plot Summary:
A true story about a woman who fights her brother-in-law's parents for custody of her deceased sister's baby upon learning that her brother-in-law murdered her sister.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 695
Genere: Biography, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 192 min
Plot tags:
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Raging Bull (1980)
Plot Summary:
When Jake LaMotta steps into a boxing ring and obliterates his opponent, he's a prizefighter. But when he treats his family and friends the same way, he's a ticking time bomb, ready to go off at any moment. Though LaMotta wants his family's love, something always seems to come between them. Perhaps it's his violent bouts of paranoia and jealousy. This kind of rage helped make him a champ, but in real life, he winds up in the ring alone.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 373000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 129 min
Plot tags: black and white, stylized, atmospheric, depressing, breathtaking, bloody, visual, harsh, neo noir, poignant
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Ali (2001)
Plot Summary:
In 1964, a brash, new pro boxer, fresh from his Olympic gold medal victory, explodes onto the scene: Cassius Clay. Bold and outspoken, he cuts an entirely new image for African Americans in sport with his proud public self-confidence and his unapologetic belief that he is the greatest boxer of all time. Yet at the top of his game, both Ali's personal and professional lives face the ultimate test.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 104000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 157 min
Plot tags: inspirational, uplifting, sincere, touching, thought provoking, motivational, political, non fiction, cult classic, tense
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The Hurricane (1999)
Plot Summary:
The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 101000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 146 min
Plot tags: thought provoking, touching, inspirational, factual, motivational, epic, political, twisted, sincere, uplifting
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WeCrashed (2022)
Plot Summary:
Inspired by actual events — and the love story at the center of it all. WeWork grew from a single coworking space into a global brand worth $47 billion in under a decade. Then, in less than a year, its valuation dropped $40 billion. What happened?.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 20000
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 427 min
Plot tags: thought provoking, captivating, disturbing
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Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend (2022)
Plot Summary:
Follow the launch of Lamborghini’s career as a manufacturer of tractors, a creator of military vehicles during World War II, and the designer of Lamborghini cars, which he launched in 1963 as the high-end sports car company Automobili Lamborghini.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA, Italy
Duration: 97 min
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