Sports Movies on Netflix
Last updated April 29, 2024
UFC 116: Lesnar vs. Carwin
2010 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThe Ultimate Fighting Championship earns its stripes in this multi-fighter mixed martial arts event that hinges on a bout between heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar and interim heavyweight titleholder Shane Carwin. Filmed live in July 2010 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the competition also features matchups between Chris Leben and Yoshihiro Akiyama, Chris Lytle and Matt Brown, and Krzysztof Soszynski and Stephan Bonnar.
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The Karate Kid
2010 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsAfter moving to Beijing with his mother, Dre falls prey to a bully, so he takes lessons from martial arts master Mr. Han in this remake of the 1984 classic. While Mr. Han teaches Dre to defend himself, he also imparts some important life lessons.
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North Face
2008 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn 1936, young German climbers Toni Kurz and Andreas Hinterstoisser face off against a rival Austrian duo in an attempt to be the first team to scale the infamous north face of the Eiger in the Swiss Alps.
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UFC: Ultimate 100 Greatest Fight Moments
2009 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsSince 1993, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has been the gold standard in combat sports. Now you can relive the 100 greatest fights in UFC history with this exciting countdown collection.
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Love the Beast
2009 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsActor and director Eric Bana examines his own fixation with cars and chronicles his attempts to compete in the treacherous Targa Tasmania race. But can his Ford XB Falcon Coupe -- aka "the Beast" -- endure this grueling five-day affair?
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UFC: Ultimate 100 Greatest Fight Moments
2009 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsSince 1993, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has been the gold standard in combat sports. Now you can relive the 100 greatest fights in UFC history with this exciting countdown collection.
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On Any Sunday
1971 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsAcclaimed filmmaker Bruce Brown explores the dizzying world of rugged road riders, where cycles hit incredible speeds, segueing first into the excitement of a muddy motocross race before moving on to the mayhem of the Mexican 1000 off-track trial.
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UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz
2013 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsUFC welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre faces his fiercest rival, Nick Diaz, in a showdown in Montreal. Another rivalry is born when Carlos "The Natural Born Killer" Condit squares off against 170-pound knockout artist Johny "Bigg Rigg" Hendricks.
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UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2
2013 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsFollowing devastating knockout wins against Travis Browne and Alistair Overeem, Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva gets the rematch he has craved when he challenges Cain Velasquez for the UFC heavyweight title.
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UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche
2013 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsYou'll have a front-row seat as the action goes down with a packed undercard and a main event featuring superstar Ronda Rousey defending her bantamweight title against Marine Corps veteran Liz Carmouche in the first women's bout in the UFC octagon.
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Radio
2003 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsA small-town high school football coach (Ed Harris) befriends a developmentally disabled man (Cuba Gooding Jr.) nicknamed "Radio," who has always been the target of jokes and teasing, in this heartwarming drama based on the real-life experiences of James Robert Kennedy. Although their friendship raises eyebrows at first, Radio's growth under the coach's guidance ultimately inspires the local townsfolk to think differently about being different.
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Touching the Void
2003 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThis gripping docudrama retells the mountaineering trek gone awry of Simon Yates and Joe Simpson, who falls and breaks his leg while climbing in the Andes. Yates attempts to lower him to safety but fails, forcing him to make a pivotal decision.
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Faster
2003 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsEwan McGregor narrates this in-depth look at the MotoGP world championship, an event watched by more than 350 million people worldwide. The film explores the risks and rewards of this dangerous sport and the fast-paced subculture surrounding it.
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Lagaan
2001 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn 1890s India, an arrogant British commander challenges the harshly taxed residents of Champaner to a high-stakes cricket match. If the villagers win, they'll avoid taxation for three years; if they lose, they'll pay the tax thrice over.
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A Knight's Tale
2001 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsAfter befriending aspiring writer Geoffrey Chaucer, squire William Thatcher persuades the scribe to forge documents passing William off as a bona fide knight -- who soon becomes a jousting star while finding romance with an admiring princess.
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Breaking Away
1979 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsAfter graduating from high school, Dave Stohler dreams of becoming a champion bicyclist. Posing as an exchange student to mask his working-class roots, he frustrates his parents and charms a local college girl.
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Rocky
1976 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsWhen world heavyweight boxing champ Apollo Creed announces he'll give an unknown fighter a shot at the title as a publicity stunt, his handlers pick palooka Rocky Balboa, an uneducated collector for a Philadelphia loan shark.
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UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir
2012 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn this momentous fight night, heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos defends his belt against Frank Mir, and Cain Velasquez hits the comeback trail in a pivotal match against Brazilian star Antonio Silva.
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UFC 83: Serra vs. St-Pierre
2008 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsCanada's first-ever UFC event pits welterweight champ Matt Serra against Canadian-born interim welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre in a thrilling match. Other Canadians competing in the octagon include Kalib Starnes and Mark Bocek.
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GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling
2012 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsVia the rose-tinted memories of the women who lived it, this engaging documentary chronicles the fleeting cultural phenomenon that was "The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling," a weekly show that elevated its female grapplers to star status in the 1980s.
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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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Fast & Furious
2009 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsFugitive ex-con Dom Toretto must team with his old nemesis agent Brian O'Conner and take on a common enemy in this full-throttle installment of the speed-racing franchise, which features pulse-pounding convoy heists and precision tunnel crawls.
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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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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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