My favorite sports documentaries
by jtorres-78115 | created - 27 Aug 2018 | updated - 24 May 2020 | PublicThe best sports documentaries I’ve seen.
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1. 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: 2,273
2. Kareem: Minority of One (2015)
TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary
The life and career of the NBA's all-time leading scorer; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Billy Crystal, Arsenio Hall, Magic Johnson
Votes: 1,044
3. One & Done (2016)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary
Showtime Sports chronicals the sprawling journey of number one NBA draft pick Ben Simmons. From a relatively anonymous Australian upbringing to high school and college in America to the top... See full summary »
Directors: Maura Mandt, Josh Swade | Star: Ben Simmons
Votes: 140
4.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
Bad Boys
(2014)
TV-G | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The Detroit Pistons of the late 1980s and early '90s seemed willing to do anything to win. That characteristic made them loved -- and hated. It earned them the title: Bad Boys.
Director: Zak Levitt | Stars: Kid Rock, Mike Abdenour, Mark Aguirre, Marv Albert
Votes: 1,921
5.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
I Hate Christian Laettner
(2015)
TV-G | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
He made perhaps the most dramatic shot in the history of the NCAA basketball tournament. He's the only player to start in four consecutive Final Fours, and was instrumental in Duke winning ... See full summary »
Director: Rory Karpf | Stars: Rob Lowe, Christian Laettner, Dick Vitale, Mike Krzyzewski
Votes: 1,745
6.
ESPN Films (2011–2021)
Episode:
The Fab Five
(2011)
95 min | Documentary
The 1991 University of Michigan men's basketball recruiting class in which five freshman known as The Fab Five revolutionized college basketball. This film covers the success, cultural changes, scandal, and of course The Timeout.
Director: Jason Hehir | Stars: John Bacon, Dave Brandon, Bryan Burwell, Chuck D
Votes: 1,241
7. 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: 1,922
8. The Dream Team (2012)
68 min | Documentary, Sport
A documentary going in depth about the creation and success of the greatest basketball team ever created. The Dream Team. Takes place in the 92 Olympics, where team USA and it's eleven Hall... See full summary »
Director: Zak Levitt | Stars: Charles Barkley, Larry Bird, Clyde Drexler, Patrick Ewing
Votes: 982
9. Michael Jordan to the Max (2000)
Not Rated | 46 min | Documentary, Sport
A documentary that follows Michael Jordan's basketball career, stint in baseball, and his last championship season with the Chicago Bulls in 1998.
Directors: Don Kempf, James D. Stern | Stars: Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Doug Collins, Bob Greene
Votes: 2,363 | Gross: $18.64M
10. The Carter Effect (2017)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Sport
In his latest documentary, Sean Menard gives viewers an unprecedented look at Vince Carter: the six-foot-six, eight-time NBA All-Star from Daytona Beach who made waves in the Canadian basketball scene when he joined the Raptors in 1998.
Director: Sean Menard | Stars: David Stern, Drake, Steve Nash, Director X
Votes: 2,509
11. Anthony Joshua: The Road to Klitschko (2017 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 59 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Follows the IBF World Heavyweight champion over the course of two years as he prepares for the biggest fight of his career, how he rose to the pinnacle of his sport and how he relaxes away from the ring.
Director: Tim MacKenzie-Smith | Stars: Noel Clarke, Anthony Joshua
Votes: 443
12. 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: 6,559
13. 30 Days in May (2013 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary
Chronicles the days between Mayweather's May 5, 2012 victory over Puerto Rican superstar Miguel Cotto and the start of a three-month jail term on June 1, 2012 at the Clark County Detention ... See full summary »
Directors: Todd Crites, Jackson Nguyen | Stars: Justin Bieber, Melissa Brim, Drake, Earl Hayes
Votes: 65
14. Tyson (2008)
R | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A mixture of original interviews, archival footage, and photographs sheds light on the life experiences of Mike Tyson.
Director: James Toback | Stars: Mike Tyson, Mills Lane, Trevor Berbick, Cus D'Amato
Votes: 12,930 | Gross: $0.89M
15. Serena (I) (2016)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
An intimate look into the life of tennis champion Serena Williams during her 2015-2016 season.
Director: Ryan White | Stars: Novak Djokovic, Drake, Chris Evert, Roger Federer
Votes: 291
16. I Am Bolt (2016)
PG | 107 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
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: 3,868
17. Iverson (2014)
Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Iverson is the ultimate legacy of NBA legend Allen Iverson, who rose from a childhood of crushing poverty in Hampton, Virginia, to become an 11-time NBA All-Star and universally recognized ... See full summary »
Director: Zatella Beatty | Stars: Allen Iverson, Tom Brokaw, Larry Brown, Dwyane Wade
Votes: 4,094
18.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
Chasing Tyson
(2015)
TV-G | 87 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Explores the years that Evander Holyfield spent trying to arrange his first fight with Mike Tyson.
Director: Steven Cantor | Stars: Seth Abraham, Steve Albert, Teddy Atlas, Al Bernstein
Votes: 928
19.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks
(2010)
TV-G | 68 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A film that explores the rivalry between the Indiana Pacers and New York as seen through the eyes and actions of Reggie Miller star player of the Indiana Pacers.
Director: Dan Klores | Stars: Reggie Miller, Cheryl Miller, Spike Lee, Patrick Ewing
Votes: 2,188
20.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson
(2010)
TV-G | 80 min | Documentary, Biography, History
There has always been questions raised about Allen Iverson's conviction for a fight he was involved in as a young man. The film maker goes back to his home town to try and understand the ... See full summary »
Director: Steve James
Votes: 1,430
21. The Announcement (2012 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
An in-depth look at the career of NBA star Earvin "Magic" Johnson and the days leading up to and the years following his announcement to the world that he was HIV-positive.
Director: Nelson George | Stars: Magic Johnson, Cookie Johnson, Pat Riley, James Worthy
Votes: 573
22.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
This Magic Moment
(2016)
TV-G | 101 min | Documentary, Biography, History
In the mid-1990s, Orlando was the center of excitement in the NBA. The young franchise, led by mega-stars Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway, beat the mighty Bulls en route to the 1995 NBA... See full summary »
Directors: Gentry Kirby, Erin Leyden
Votes: 1,179
23.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
Phi Slama Jama
(2016)
TV-G | 78 min | Documentary, Biography, History
They were the most popular fraternity on the campus of college basketball in the early 1980s. Led by a Nigerian soccer player named Hakeem Olajuwon and a lightly recruited hometown kid ... See full summary »
Director: Chip Rives | Stars: Benny Anders, Thurl Bailey, Otis Birdsong, Thomas Bonk
Votes: 580
24.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
No Más
(2013)
TV-G | 77 min | Documentary, Biography, History
In the midst of boxing's contemporary golden age -Â the 1980's -Â stood two fighters who established a captivating rivalry; Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran.
Director: Eric Drath | Stars: Christie Brinkley, Mike Tyson, Tom Brokaw, Jane Pauley
Votes: 775
25. The Offseason: Kevin Durant (2014 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, Sport
A documentary on Kevin Durant that tells his story of what he does in the offseason.
Directors: Brendan Malloy, Emmett Malloy
Votes: 152
26. All Pro Sports Basketball: Hakeem Olajuwon - Dream Center (1998 Video)
Not Rated | 47 min | Documentary, Sport
Hakeem Olajuwon shares his conditioning routine and demonstrates his center skills and shares his life story.
Director: Jeff Richardson | Star: Hakeem Olajuwon
27. 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: 151,824
28.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
Rodman: For Better or Worse
(2019)
TV-G | 102 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The unfettered and definitive look at the life and career of Dennis Rodman.
Director: Todd Kapostasy | Stars: Jamie Foxx, Jade Willey, Allan Wayne Anderson, Rielle Escalera
Votes: 900
29.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
Chuck & Tito
(2019)
TV-G | 80 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A look at the career, friendship and rivalry of legendary MMA fighters Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz.
Director: Micah Brown | Stars: Dana White, Art Davie, Royce Gracie, Ken Shamrock
Votes: 400
30. D. Wade Life Unexpected (2020)
96 min | Documentary, Sport
From childhood to retirement you can see the life of an all star basketball player. Through ups and downs it let you get to know that life is more than basketball and it's lights.
Director: Bob Metelus
Votes: 312
31. Quiet Storm: The Ron Artest Story (2019)
TV-14 | 116 min | Documentary
In the world of professional sports, no American athlete ever came back from a mental health disorder - until Ron Artest, now known to the world as Metta World Peace.
Director: Johnny Sweet | Stars: Kobe Bryant, Capone, Havoc, Mark Kriegel
Votes: 346
32. The Resurgence: DeMarcus Cousins (2019)
TV-MA | 72 min | Documentary
Follows DeMarcus Cousins while he recovers from an injury that has been a career death sentence for some NBA players. Features exclusive interviews with his teammates, coaches and NBA insiders.
Director: Mitchell Hooper | Star: DeMarcus Cousins
Votes: 57
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