Sports Movies on Netflix
Last updated January 22, 2025
Paan Singh Tomar
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsPaan Singh Tomar goes from celebrated runner -- as the Indian National Games steeplechase champion -- to star brigand and rebel when life after sports fails to unfold as planned. After a stint in the military, Tomar joins a group of bandits.
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UFC 111: St-Pierre vs. Hardy
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThe air is thick with conflict in this UFC battle royale as reigning champ Georges St-Pierre defends his title against British challenger Dan Hardy. Other matchups include Jon Fitch vs. Thiago Alves, Jim Miller vs. Mark Bocek and more.
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Just Wright
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsGood-hearted physical therapist Leslie Wright (Queen Latifah) is looking for romance but keeps finding duds until she meets professional basketball player Scott McKnight (Common). When Scott suffers a major injury, it's up to Leslie to save his career. Leslie and Scott become close as they work together, but Leslie's beautiful, gold-digging childhood chum -- who is also Scott's estranged girlfriend -- threatens their relationship.
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Win Win
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhen down-on-his-luck part-time high school wrestling coach Mike agrees to become legal guardian to an elderly man, his ward's troubled grandson turns out to be a star grappler, sparking dreams of a big win -- until the boy's mother retrieves him.
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Walking on Water
2007 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsTaking two young surfers around the globe and introducing them to amazing surf spots, filmmaker Bryan Jennings returns a favor done for him by a pro when he was 14. Together they visit waves in Australia, South Africa, Indonesia and elsewhere.
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UFC 128: Shogun vs. Jones
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsStaged at Newark's Prudential Center in March 2011, UFC 128 features a legendary rumble between Maurício "Shogun" Rua and Jon Jones for the World Light Heavyweight Championship, along with four other bouts on the main card.
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UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsUFC brings its high-voltage brand of mixed martial arts fighting to Toronto's Rogers Centre with a star-laden fight card topped by a Welterweight Championship bout between native son Georges St-Pierre and American Jake Shields.
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The Striking Truth
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThis dual-subject documentary charts the careers of two compelling professional fighters: Georges St-Pierre and David "the Crow" Loiseau. One is an Ultimate Fighting Champion; the other is one of the most exciting fighters in mixed martial arts.
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UFC: Ultimate Fighting Championship: Ultimate Knockouts 9
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsGrab a ringside seat to watch all the high-octane action and exciting knockouts of the season, featuring UFC's biggest bone crushers, including Brock Lesnar, Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, Randy Couture and many others.
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UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsFrom Toronto comes the light heavyweight bout between defending champion Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida, a former champ looking to regain his title. Other matches include Frank Mir vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira and Claude Patrick vs. Brian Ebersole.
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UFC: Best of 2011
2012 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhen it came to crowd-pleasing knockouts, slick submissions and jaw-dropping fights, 2011 was one of the most memorable years in UFC history. The most spectacular moments of the year are all here in one must-have collection.
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UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort
2012 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIn this historic martial-arts matchup, Jon Jones and Vitor Belfort battle it out for the light heavyweight crown, and Joseph Benavidez and Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson compete to become the first flyweight champion in UFC history.
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Horgasm: A Love Story
2012 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsExplore the world of competitive snowboarding through the experiences of record-breaking snowboarder Torstein Horgmo as he travels the world, filming in areas of spectacular scenery or while he competes in Olympic arenas with crowds of thousands.
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UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar
2013 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIn the first superfight of 2013, UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo defends his title against former lightweight titleholder Frankie Edgar. Other matches include Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva vs. Alistair Overeem and Rashad Evans vs. Rogerio Nogueira.
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Mexican Fighter
2013 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThis documentary takes a close look at the history and heroes of mixed martial arts in Mexico, showcasing the career of champion Cain Velasquez. Reflecting the warrior spirit of Mexico's original cultures, MMA continues to attract more fans.
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Rocky II
1979 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsAfter Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) goes the distance with champ Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), both try to put the fight behind them and move on. Rocky settles down with Adrian (Talia Shire) but can't put his life together outside the ring, while Creed seeks a rematch to restore his reputation. Soon enough, the "Master of Disaster" and the "Italian Stallion" are set on a collision course for a climactic battle that is brutal and unforgettable.
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Varsity Blues
1999 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsWhen the Coyotes' star quarterback suffers a knee injury, second-stringer Jonathan Moxon gets thrust into the spotlight. Moxon, however, is more interested in academic pursuits than in becoming a football hero, which doesn't sit well with his coach.
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Rocky III
1982 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsNow the world champion, Rocky Balboa is only fighting opponents who pose no threat to him in the ring. But after a pounding by powerful young Clubber Lang, the humbled champ turns to former rival Apollo Creed for help in regaining his form.
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Let It Ride
1989 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsA compulsive gambler promises his wife he'll give up betting on the ponies -- a vow that lasts till he gets a tip on a sure thing, puts down his last $50 and wins. He soon parlays his winnings into a bundle -- but how long will his hot streak last?
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Jerry Maguire
1996 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsAfter years of successfully navigating the shark-infested waters of sports management, Jerry Maguire experiences a crisis of conscience and leaves his high-powered job behind, with only one loyal football client and a starry-eyed co-worker in tow.
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Dogtown and Z-Boys
2001 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsLegendary skateboarder Stacy Peralta directed this fast-paced, award-winning documentary that focuses on the Z-Boys of Venice Beach, Calif., who revolutionized skateboarding in the 1970s when they infused surfing techniques into the sport. Credited with founding skating culture as we know it, these young, innovative guys became legends in the field, and the depth of their influence is still felt in a variety of sports -- and society -- today.
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Major League
1989 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsDetermined to relocate her team of misfit players to a warmer climate, Cleveland Indians owner Rachel Phelps is banking on a losing season, which would make the move possible. Unfortunately for her, she's underestimated the motley crew's will to win.
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Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story
2001 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsBased on a true story, this inspiring made-for-TV biopic spotlights Canadian swimmer Marilyn Bell (Caroline Dhavernas), a 16-year-old phenom who defeats top-ranked American swimmer Florence Chadwick (Claudia Besso), stunning the world in the process. In a thrilling race across frigid Lake Ontario, Bell's perseverance and pluck help her make it to the other side while her seasoned competitor struggles.
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Hot Rod
2007 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsIn a silly send-up of stuntman Evel Knievel's famously unsuccessful jump over Snake River Canyon, Andy Samberg plays an accident-prone daredevil who's determined to carry out a ridiculous feat at all costs to prove himself to his abusive stepfather.
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UFC: Ultimate Fighting Championship: Ultimate Knockouts 7
2009 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsGet ready for some skull-cracking smack-downs with this anthology of classic Ultimate Fighting Championship bouts that ended in devastating knockouts delivered by UFC stars such as Lyoto Machida, Anderson Silva and Shane Carwin.
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