Best Sports Documentaries (incl. Series)
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1. The Last Dance (2020)
TV-MA | 49 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Led by Michael Jordan, the 1990s Chicago Bulls establish themselves as one of the most notable dynasties in sports history.
Stars: Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Scottie Pippen, David Aldridge
Votes: 152,236
2.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
Once Brothers
(2010)
TV-G | 79 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Drazen Petrovic and Vlade Divac were two friends who grew up together sharing the common bond of basketball. Together, they lifted the Yugoslavian National team to unimaginable heights. ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Tolajian | Stars: Rick Adelman, Danny Ainge, Kenny Anderson, James Baker III
Votes: 3,431
3.
Untold (2021– )
Episode:
Malice at the Palace
(2021)
TV-MA | 68 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A brawl broke out near the end of a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons on November 19, 2004. Nearly 17 years later, we re-examine that night and all the consequences that came from it.
Director: Floyd Russ | Stars: Jermaine O'Neal, Stephen Jackson, Metta World Peace, Reggie Miller
Votes: 9,805
4. They Call Me Magic (2022)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A look into Earvin Johnson's life, who left his mark on history through his work, and how he continues to impact our culture today.
Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Pat Riley, Jerry West
Votes: 1,564
5. Quarterback (2023– )
TV-MA | 50 min | Documentary, Sport
It showcases Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota over the course of the 2022 season.
Stars: Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Brittany Mahomes, Marcus Mariota
Votes: 4,329
6.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
You Don't Know Bo: The Legend of Bo Jackson
(2012)
TV-G | 77 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A close look at Bo Jackson, a sports hero of mythical proportions, and how the "Bo Knows" Nike campaign shaped how the world perceived him. Without winning a Super Bowl or World Series, or ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Bonfiglio | Stars: James Andrews, Dickie Atchison, Hal Baird, Brian Bosworth
Votes: 1,668
7. Hard Knocks (2001– )
TV-MA | 55 min | Documentary, Reality-TV, Sport
Hard Knocks is a reality sports documentary produced by the NFL and HBO. Each season the show follows an NFL team during training camp in preparation for the upcoming season.
Stars: Liev Schreiber, Vontaze Burfict, J.J. Watt, Kliff Kingsbury
Votes: 2,682
8. 100 Foot Wave (2021– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Sport
Follows the decade-long odyssey of big-wave pioneer Garrett McNamara who, after visiting a small fishing village in Portugal, helped push the sport beyond the realm of imagination.
Stars: Garrett McNamara, Nicole McNamara, Andrew Cotton, Cj Macias
Votes: 2,785
9.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
The Two Escobars
(2010)
TV-G | 104 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The rise of Colombian soccer is attributed to the influx of drug money into the sport by Pablo Escobar and the other drug cartels. However, the team's swift decline after Escobar's death results in the murder of star player Andres Escobar.
Directors: Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist | Stars: María Ester Escobar, Francisco Maturana, Alexis García V., Jaime Gaviria Gómez
Votes: 3,445
10. Sunderland 'Til I Die (2018–2024)
TV-MA | 39 min | Documentary, Sport
Highlights the unfailing passion Sunderland residents have for their beloved football club, taking viewers through the highs and lows of SAFC's 2017-18 season in the Championship following its relegation the previous year.
Stars: Sunderland F.C., George Honeyman, Aiden McGeady, Nick Barnes
Votes: 9,537
11. All or Nothing: Arsenal (2022)
50 min | Documentary, Sport
Behind the scenes access to the 2021-22 season of Arsenal, one of the world's biggest football clubs.
Stars: Daniel Kaluuya, Mikel Arteta, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Folarin Balogun
Votes: 6,125
12. All This Mayhem (2014)
Not Rated | 104 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Brothers Tas and Ben Pappas become the kings of professional skateboarding, but their hedonistic ways lead to a hard fall from grace.
Director: Eddie Martin | Stars: Tas Pappas, Ben Pappas, Tommy Caudill, Lance Conklin
Votes: 3,786
13. Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off (2022)
TV-MA | 135 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Follows famous skater Tony Hawk's personal life, career and relationship with skateboarding, including never-before-seen footage and unprecedented access to Hawk, along with interviews with figures from the skateboarding world.
Director: Sam Jones | Stars: Stacy Peralta, Tony Hawk, Rob Roy Fitzgerald, Riley Hawk
Votes: 4,688
14.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
The 16th Man
(2010)
TV-G | 52 min | Documentary, Biography, History
This documentary showcases the South African "Springbok" National Rugby Team and its impact on South Africa's transition from segregation to integration. It involves interviews with players and political activists along with vintage video.
Director: Cliff Bestall | Stars: Morgan Freeman, Justice Bekebeke, Cliff Bestall, Koos Botha
Votes: 751
15. 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
16. 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: 19,136 | Gross: $2.79M
17.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
Muhammad and Larry
(2009)
TV-G | 51 min | Documentary, Biography, History
We follow the preparations for Ali's final attempt to win back the World Heavyweight title. Even during the lead up to the fight grave concerns were held for Ali's health and the man who ... See full summary »
Directors: Bradley Kaplan, Albert Maysles | Stars: Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes, Angelo Dundee, Ferdie Pacheco
Votes: 905
18.
Untold (2021– )
Episode:
Breaking Point
(2021)
TV-MA | 68 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Tennis star Mardy Fish's battles with anxiety and mental health.
Directors: Chapman Way, Maclain Way | Stars: Mardy Fish, Kevin O'Connor, Tom Fish, Sally Fish
Votes: 3,470
19.
Untold (2021– )
Episode:
Crimes and Penalties
(2021)
TV-MA | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
They were the bad boys of hockey - a team bought by a man with mob ties, run by his 17 year old son, and with a rep for being as violent as they were good. The story of the Danbury Trashers.
Directors: Chapman Way, Maclain Way | Stars: Richard Brosal, James Galante, A.J. Galante, Ed Adams
Votes: 4,678
20.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
The Price of Gold
(2014)
TV-G | 78 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The Kerrigan - Harding incident that rocked the Olympic and sports world.
Director: Nanette Burstein | Stars: Oksana Baiul, Mahlon Bradley, Vincent Buscemi, Connie Chung
Votes: 1,224
21. Diego Maradona (2019)
TV-14 | 130 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the career of celebrated football player Diego Maradona, who played for S.S.C. Napoli in the 1980s.
Director: Asif Kapadia | Stars: Diego Maradona, Dalma Maradona, Pelé, Corrado Ferlaino
Votes: 18,256
22. 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: 75,803 | Gross: $1.61M
23. Free Solo (2018)
PG-13 | 100 min | Documentary, Adventure, Sport
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: 77,431 | Gross: $17.54M
24. Untold (2021– )
TV-MA | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Tales from the world of sports never heard before.
Stars: Tim Tebow, Urban Meyer, Ryan Stamper, Brandon James
Votes: 8,963
25. Tour de France: Unchained (2023– )
TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary, Sport
Documentary on the journey of eight teams taking part in the world's most challenging Tour de France bike race.
Stars: Alec Newman, Christian Prudhomme, Steve Chainel, Patrick Lefevere
Votes: 4,431
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