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1. The Founder (2016)
PG-13 | 115 min | Biography, Drama
The story of Ray Kroc, a salesman who turned two brothers' innovative fast food eatery, McDonald's, into the biggest restaurant business in the world, with a combination of ambition, persistence, and ruthlessness.
Director: John Lee Hancock | Stars: Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch, Linda Cardellini
Votes: 177,066 | Gross: $12.79M
2. 42 (2013)
PG-13 | 128 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
In 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers and faces considerable racism in the process.
Director: Brian Helgeland | Stars: Chadwick Boseman, T.R. Knight, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie
Votes: 102,655 | Gross: $95.00M
3. The Rookie (2002)
G | 127 min | Drama, Family, Sport
A Texas baseball coach makes the major league after agreeing to try out if his high school team made the playoffs.
Director: John Lee Hancock | Stars: Dennis Quaid, JD Evermore, Rachel Griffiths, Jay Hernandez
Votes: 37,143 | Gross: $75.60M
4. Oasis: Supersonic (2016)
R | 122 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Oasis's breakthrough years documented into a detailed depiction of the infamous brothers from Manchester forming the band in the early 90's leading up to the legendary performance at Knebworth.
Director: Mat Whitecross | Stars: Paul Arthurs, Christine Biller, Mark Coyle, Debbie Turner
Votes: 12,383 | Gross: $0.24M
5. Creation Stories (2021)
105 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Creation Stories tells the unforgettable tale of infamous Creation Records label head Alan McGee; and of how one written-off young Glaswegian upstart rose to irrevocably change the face of British culture.
Director: Nick Moran | Stars: Ewen Bremner, Leo Flanagan, Richard Jobson, Rori Hawthorn
Votes: 1,541
6. Messi (2014)
TV-Y | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Lionel Messi from early life to international stardom.
Director: Álex de la Iglesia | Stars: Lionel Messi, Johan Cruijff, Kike Domínguez, Álex García
Votes: 4,366
7. Regardless (2023)
116 min | Drama
"Your scar becomes who you are."
Director: Erdal Murat Aktas | Stars: Robert Maaser, Aslihan Malbora, Erkan Petekkaya, Barbara Sotelsek
Votes: 139
8. The Class of '92 (2013)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary, Sport
The story of six young footballers joining the Manchester United Football Club team in 1992 and the difference they made 1992-99.
Directors: Ben Turner, Gabe Turner | Stars: David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville
Votes: 8,801
9. Road (I) (2014)
102 min | Documentary, Sport
Brothers addicted to speed. At any price. Motorcycle road racing is the most dangerous of all motor sports. One in which men compete at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour on closed country ... See full summary »
Directors: Michael Hewitt, Dermot Lavery | Stars: Liam Neeson, Liam Beckett, Siobhan Carter, Stephen Davison
Votes: 1,505
10. The Treble (1999 Video)
132 min | Documentary, Sport
United lost the premiership to Arsenal in the 97/98 season. They were also defeated in the pre-season Charity Shield match at Wembley, by the same team. Yet, United managed to win the ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert McCaffrey, Alex Ferguson, Patrick Kluivert, Dwight Yorke
Votes: 271
11. Foreman (2017)
PG-13 | 84 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A retrospective look at the boxing career of George Foreman.
Director: Chris Perkel | Stars: George Foreman Jr., Ralph Cooper, George Foreman, Jim Brown
Votes: 550
12. 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: 1,916
13. Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009)
PG | 86 min | Documentary, Drama, History
The story of the Disney Renaissance, an incredibly prolific, successful and prestigious decade lasting from 1984 to 1994 that saw the fallen Walt Disney Animation Studios' unexpected progressive triumphant return to excellence.
Director: Don Hahn | Stars: Roy Edward Disney, John Lasseter, Michael Eisner, Don Hahn
Votes: 3,270 | Gross: $0.08M
14. Manny (I) (2014)
PG-13 | 88 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
World Champion. Congressman. Father. Manny Pacquiao fights any obstacle that comes his way. As his home country of 100 million people watches his every move, the question now is: what bridge is too far for Manny?
Directors: Leon Gast, Ryan Moore | Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, Sardo Mejia, Liam Neeson, Jinkee Pacquiao
Votes: 2,323
15. I Am Durán (2019)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A one man wrecking-ball who took on the world, transcended his sport and helped inspire a nation to rise up against its CIA funded dictator to achieve independence.
Director: Mat Hodgson | Stars: Oscar De La Hoya, Robert De Niro, Robin Duran, Roberto Durán
Votes: 575
16. Who You Gonna Call? (2020)
87 min | Documentary, Biography
Ray Parker Jr escapes the violence of the 1967 Detroit riots to become a world-famous guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. He is the genius behind the theme song for Ghostbusters.
Director: Fran Strine | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Ivan Reitman, David Foster, Bobby Brown
Votes: 84
17. Cristiano Ronaldo: World at His Feet (2014)
54 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo: The World at His Feet follows the footballer from his beginnings in Portugal, breakthrough start with Manchester United and current career at Real Madrid.
Director: Tara Pirnia | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Paul Cann
Votes: 2,257
18. Success Formula (2021)
60 min | Documentary, Biography, Family
A film where famous athletes - World and Olympic Champions, athletes, chess players, scientists, artists talk about their path to success.
Director: Alex Davidson | Stars: Woody Allen, Jennifer Aniston, Nicolas Cage, Magnus Carlsen
Votes: 606
19. Inning by Inning: A Portrait of a Coach (2008)
Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A profile of University of Texas baseball coach Augie Garrido, the winningest coach in NCAA history.
Director: Richard Linklater | Stars: Cathy Clark, Roger Clemens, Augie Garrido, Joe Jamail
Votes: 203
20. The Four Year Plan (2011)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary, Sport
The story of Queens Park Rangers FC's comeback from the brink of bankruptcy in 2007.
Director: Mat Hodgson | Stars: Alejandro Agag, Gareth Ainsworth, Amit Bhatia, Flavio Briatore
Votes: 955
21. Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway (2017)
TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary
The remarkable story of how a group of inspired mavericks made an unlikely marriage of hip-hop and history the biggest musical show in America...and are getting ready to conquer the world.
Director: Elio Espana | Stars: Daveed Diggs, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jesse Green, Chris Jackson
Votes: 311
22. Left (I) (2017)
81 min | Drama, Romance
A college woman, born with a paralyzed arm, aspires to become a pianist. To develop her musical talent and find her inner strength, she'll need the help of a washed-up music professor.
Directors: Stan-Lee Ray Baker, Les Gaddis | Stars: Crystal Cook, David DeLao, Sheril Rodgers, Rachel G. Whittle
Votes: 27
23. Katie (2018)
89 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Behind-the-scenes documentary on Irish boxing champion, Katie Taylor, as she attempts to rekindle her career by turning pro.
Director: Ross Whitaker | Stars: Eddie Hearn, Peter Taylor, Pete Taylor, Bridget Taylor
Votes: 317
24. Building Jerusalem (2015)
90 min | Documentary, Sport
ENGLAND v AUSTRALIA, World Cup Final, 2003. With two minutes of extra time left to win, Jonny Wilkinson goes for his trademark drop goal. This time, he's shooting for a place in sporting history.
Director: James Erskine | Stars: Matt Dawson, George Gregan, Martin Johnson, Jonny Wilkinson
Votes: 456
25. Real, la película (2005)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Sport
Five story strands -- some real, some fictionalized -- comprise this officially sanctioned film of Real Madrid, the second richest soccer club in the world.
Director: Borja Manso | Stars: Javier Albalá, David Beckham, Jessica Bohl, Raúl Bravo
Votes: 879
26. Karl May (1974)
187 min | Biography, Drama, History
This ethereal, three-hour biopic is the middle film in Hans-Jürgen Syberberg's "German Trilogy" on the mythological foundations of the Third Reich.
Director: Hans-Jürgen Syberberg | Stars: Helmut Käutner, Kristina Söderbaum, Käthe Gold, Attila Hörbiger
Votes: 173
27. Dare to Dream: The Story of the U.S. Women's Soccer Team (2007 TV Movie)
77 min | Documentary, Sport
Documentary chronicling the rise of U.S. women's soccer. Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy, and other players of note are profiled.
Stars: April Heinrichs, Babe Didrikson Zaharias, Billie Jean King, Julie Foudy
Votes: 81
28. 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: 1,776
29. Cesar Millan: The Real Story (2012)
45 min | Documentary, Biography
The rise of Cesar Millan from impoverished illegal immigrant to celebrity dog trainer and international superstar.
Director: Doug Shultz | Stars: Jahira Dar, Lou Dimovitch, Tara King, Calvin Millan
Votes: 98
30. Amazing Journey: The Story of the Who (2007)
Not Rated | 237 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on The Who, featuring interviews with the band's two surviving members, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey.
Directors: Paul Crowder, Murray Lerner, Parris Patton | Stars: Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, Keith Moon
Votes: 1,368
31. Blood of My Blood - Expansion Ain't Easy (2024)
Drama
Prepare for a cinematic rollercoaster as "Blood of My Blood" immerses you in the tumultuous life of Levi Harper, a young real estate agent and aspiring record label owner. In a world where ... See full synopsis »
Director: Naike Driscoll | Stars: Gregory Bell Jr., Irvin Boseman, Shaqwanna Burwell, Merk Corprew
32. J.C. Chávez (2007)
78 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A documentary about the life and career Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez.
Director: Diego Luna | Stars: Bob Arum, Julio Cesar Chavez, Julio César Chávez Jr., Oscar De La Hoya
Votes: 968
33. Good Taste Made Bad Taste (1988 Video)
25 min | Short, Documentary
A very informative documentary on the making of Peter Jackson's gore classic Bad Taste. Highlights include behind-the-scenes footage, detailed explanations of the special effects, an ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Hiles | Stars: Peter Vere-Jones, Peter Jackson, Craig Smith, Dean Lawrie
Votes: 434
34. Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies (1986)
135 min | Comedy, Drama
This is Japanese melo-dramatist director Yoji Yamada's ode to 1930s film production during the transition from silent film to talkies. With many loose associations we can see the rise of a ... See full summary »
Director: Yôji Yamada | Stars: Kiyoshi Atsumi, Kiichi Nakai, Narimi Arimori, Chieko Baishô
Votes: 191
35. Green Lions (2022)
78 min | Documentary, Sport
The story of the astonishing achievements of the Cameroon national football team at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy.
Director: Billy Dosanjh | Stars: Victor N'Dip Akem, John Barnes, Gianluigi Buffon, Claudio Caniggia
Votes: 56
36. Upside Down: The Creation Records Story (2010)
TV-MA | 101 min | Documentary, Music
The definitive film about Creation Records, one of the world's most successful and colorful independent labels.
Director: Danny O'Connor | Stars: Alan McGee, Bobby Gillespie, Noel Gallagher, Chris Abbot
Votes: 657
37. Sushi in Suhl (2012)
100 min | Comedy, Drama
One evening in the mid-sixties, Rolf Anschütz, a chef who runs a small restaurant in a town called Suhl in the middle of the East German province of Thuringen offers his guests a unique and... See full summary »
Director: Carsten Fiebeler | Stars: Uwe Steimle, Julia Richter, Ina Paule Klink, Gen Seto
Votes: 409
38. Rise & Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story (2011)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Family
A documentary on the rise of professional soccer player Jay DeMerit from being overlooked in the U.S. to struggling in England to World Cup player recognition.
Directors: Nick Lewis, Ranko Tutulugdzija | Stars: Jay DeMerit, Karen DeMerit, Todd DeMerit, Michael J. Jameson
Votes: 143
39. Le Champion (2019)
74 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Le Champion is a feature documentary about poverty and prejudice, determination and boxing. The story begins and ends in Africa, as Sakio Bika searches for love, acceptance and a championship.
Director: Ben Damon | Stars: Belinda Bika, Sam Neill, Mike Tyson, Sugar Ray Leonard
Votes: 11
40. Mr Calzaghe (2015)
90 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
The story of the rise to glory of boxer Joe Calzaghe.
Director: Vaughan Sivell | Stars: Joe Calzaghe, Enzo Calzaghe, James Dean Bradfield, Chris Eubank
Votes: 780
41. The Ashes: The Greatest Series (2005 Video)
Documentary, Sport
It's about the legendary 2005 Ashes series, which is arguably the greatest test series ever played, and made 'Freddy' Flintoff an England superstar forever
Stars: Michael Atherton, Richie Benaud, Geoffrey Boycott, Duncan Fletcher
Votes: 114
42. Sir Alex Ferguson: Secrets of Success (2015 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Documentary about Sir Alex Ferguson's development of Manchester United into a multi-million-pound global business whilst attaining countless trophies along the way.
Director: Mike Christie | Stars: Tony Blair, Anita Elberse, Liverpool F.C., Manchester United F.C.
Votes: 281
43. Stuck on You (2017 TV Movie)
44 min | Documentary, Sport
British documentary charting the rise of sticker albums and the sticker-collecting craze.
Director: Andy Wells | Stars: Carl Wilkes, Perris Hatton, Antonio Panini, Guiseppe Panini
Votes: 20
44. Make It or Die Trying: The Frank Warren Story (2021 TV Movie)
Documentary, Sport
Director: Daryl Goodrich | Stars: Bob Arum, Andrew Ayling, Frank Bruno, Steve Bunce
Votes: 26
45. The Alan Shearer Story (2005 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
The definitive documentary on one of England's greatest heroes. Alan Shearer, in his own words.
Director: Patrick Nolan | Stars: David Beckham, Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan, Jimmy Nail
Votes: 20
46. Breaking Boundaries (2008)
53 min | Documentary, Sport
The words Ireland and Cricket have not normally been associated together. Six remarkable weeks at the cricket world cup saw that change forever and Ireland took its place among the ... See full summary »
Directors: Paul Davey, Shimmy Marcus | Stars: Trent Johnston, Iain Knox, Niall O'Brien, Bob Woolmer
Votes: 12
47. Against the Odds (II) (2021–2022)
Documentary, Biography, Sport
British ten-part documentary series delivering a unique insight into some of the most inspiring stories from the world of sport.
Stars: Hollie Doyle, Caroline Doyle, Mark Doyle, Frankie Dettori
48. The First Time: Wigan Athletic FC in the Premiership (2006)
Documentary, Sport
A behind-the-scenes look at Wigan Athletic's first season in the Premier League.
Director: Paul Doyle Jr. | Stars: Leighton Baines, Jimmy Bullard, Wigan Athletic F.C., Paul Jewell
49. Girls Aloud: Ten Years at the Top (2012 TV Movie)
Documentary, Music
Director: Vicky Thomas | Stars: Cheryl, Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts
Votes: 24
50. Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002 (2002 Video)
170 min | Documentary, Sport
A documentary about the history of the most successful club in England from it's foundation in 1878 up to 2002.
Stars: Arthur Albiston, Viv Anderson, Ron Atkinson, Gordon Banks
Votes: 132