20 best movies like Breaking the Limits (2017)

List of the best movies like Breaking the Limits (2017): North Face, Swimming Upstream, I, Tonya, Secretariat, Pelé: Birth of a Legend, Kiss and Cry, White Snow, Race, A Prayer Before Dawn, McFarland, USA.

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Markimdb: 7.4
Genredrama, adventure, biography, history, sport
CountryGermany, Austria, Luxembourg
Duration02:06

North Face tells the story of two German climbers Toni Kurz and Andreas Hinterstoisser and their attempt to scale the deadly North Face of the Eiger.

Markimdb: 7
Genredrama, biography, sport
CountryAustralia, USA
Duration01:54

A young man aspiring for recognition of his talents battles against his estranged father's sentiment towards him as the father deals with his own demons.

Markimdb: 7.5
Genrecomedy, drama, biography, sport
CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Qatar
Duration02:00

Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises amongst the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her future in the sport is thrown into doubt when her ex-husband intervenes.

Markimdb: 7.2
Genredrama, family, biography, history, sport
CountryUSA
Duration01:56

    Housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery - with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin - manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.

    Markimdb: 7.2
    Genredrama, biography, sport
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:27

    The life story of Brazilian football legend, Pele.

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genremelodrama, drama, music, biography, sport
    CountryCanada

    A romantic drama based on the story of Carley Allison, a promising 18 year old figure skater and singer who made medical history in her fight against a rare 1 in 3.5 billion type of sarcoma.

    Markimdb: 5.7
    Genredrama, biography, sport
    CountryRussia

    An inspiring biopic about the legendary skier Elena Vyalbe. Born in a small town in the north of Russia, she had the courage and dedication to overcome a slew of obstacles on her way to becoming the very best in her sport. The film captures a historic skiing event at the 1997 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim, Norway, where Elena Vyalbe made skiing history by winning five out of five gold medals, which to this day remains a record achievement.

    Markimdb: 7.1
    Genredrama, biography, history, sport
    CountryCanada, Germany, France
    Duration02:40

    Based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, the legendary athletic superstar whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy. Starring Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Irons, Carice Van Houten and William Hurt - Race is an enthralling film about courage, determination, tolerance, and friendship, and an inspiring drama about one man's fight to become an Olympic legend.

    Markimdb: 6.8
    Genreaction, drama, crime, biography, sport
    CountryUnited Kingdom, France, China, Cambodia, USA, Germany
    Duration02:05

    The true story of Billy Moore, an English boxer incarcerated in Thailand's most notorious prison. Thrown into a world of drugs and violence, he finds his best chance to escape is to fight his way out in Muay Thai tournaments.

    Markimdb: 7.4
    Genredrama, biography, sport
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:50

      A track coach in a small California town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders.

      Markimdb: 6.2
      Genredrama, biography, sport
      CountryUnited Kingdom
      Duration02:01

      The life story of one of Britain's most notorious bare-knuckle fighters, Lenny McLean, also known as "the Guv'nor."

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genredrama, biography, sport
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:51

        Surfer Jay Moriarity sets out to ride the Northern California break known as Mavericks.

        Markimdb: 7
        Genredrama, family, biography, sport
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:46

          Soul Surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton. Bethany lost her left arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith.Bethany (AnnaSophia Robb) was born to surf. A natural talent who took to the waves at a young age, she was leading an idyllic life on Kauai, participating in national surf competitions with her best friend Alana (Lorraine Nicholson), when everything changed. On Halloween morning, a 14-foot tiger shark came out of nowhere and seemed to shatter all her dreams.Soul Surfer reveals Bethany's fight to recover from her ordeal and how she grappled with the question of her future. Strengthened by the love of her parents, Tom (Dennis Quaid) and Cheri (Helen Hunt), and supported by her youth group leader Sara (Carrie Underwood), Bethany refuses to give in or give up, and begins a bold return to the water.

          Markimdb: 8.2
          Genredrama, biography, sport
          CountryIndia
          Duration03:06

          The true story of the "Flying Sikh" world champion runner and Olympian Milkha Singh who overcame the massacre of his family, civil war during the India-Pakistan partition, and homelessness to become one of India's most iconic athletes.

          Markimdb: 7.4
          Genredrama, biography, history, sport
          CountryCanada, USA
          Duration02:15

          In 1980, the United States Ice Hockey team's coach, Herb Brooks, put a ragtag squad of college kids up against the legendary juggernaut from the Soviet Union at the Olympic Games. Despite the long odds, Team USA carried the pride of a nation yearning for a distraction from world events. With the world watching, the team rose to the occasion, prompting broadcaster Al Michaels' now famous question to the millions viewing at home: "Do you believe in miracles?" Yes!

          Markimdb: 6.8
          Genrecomedy, drama, biography, history, sport
          CountryDenmark, United Kingdom, Sweden

          The 1992 Danish football team competes for the European Championship.

          Markimdb: 6.3
          Genredrama, biography, sport
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:25

          The inspirational tale of the grandfathers of the fitness movement as we now know it, Joe & Ben Weider. Battling anti-Semitism, racism and extreme poverty, the brothers beat all odds to build an empire & inspire future generations.

          Markimdb: 6.2
          Genreaction, drama, biography, history, sport
          CountryHong Kong
          Duration01:40

            In postwar Hong Kong, legendary Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man is reluctantly called into action once more, when what begin as simple challenges from rival kung fu styles soon draw him into the dark and dangerous underworld of the Triads. Now, to defend life and honor, he has no choice but to fight one last time...

            Markimdb: 6.7
            Genrecomedy, drama, biography, history, sport
            CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
            Duration01:59

            The true story of the 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs.

            Markimdb: 6.5
            Genredrama, biography, sport
            CountryUnited Kingdom, France, USA
            Duration03:02

            An Irish sports journalist becomes convinced that Lance Armstrong's performances during the Tour de France victories are fueled by banned substances. With this conviction, he starts hunting for evidence that will expose Armstrong.

            Markimdb: 7.1
            Genredrama, biography, sport
            CountryUnited Kingdom, Australia, USA
            Duration02:06

            A dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known. Omalu's emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful institutions in the world.

            Markimdb: 6.9
            Genredrama, biography
            CountryUSA
            Duration02:32

            A victim of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 helps the police track down the killers while struggling to recover from devastating trauma.

            Markimdb: 5
            Genrethriller, melodrama, drama, adventure, biography, sport
            CountrySpain

            After falling off a cliff and suffering substantial injures, for 48 long hours a young surfer must face a merciless nature and his own physical and mental agony to try to survive.

            Markimdb: 8.1
            Genreaction, drama, biography, sport
            CountryUSA

            American car designer Carroll Shelby and the British-born driver Ken Miles work together to battle corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company and take on the dominating race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.

            Markimdb: 4.3
            Genredrama, biography, sport
            CountryIndia

            Champion. Olympic Medallist. The Doyen of Indian Badminton. Saina Nehwal is all of this and much more. This biopic chronicles the inspiring story of a gifted youngster's ascendance to the pinnacle of the Badminton World through sheer passion and perseverance.

            Markimdb: 7.1
            Genredrama, biography, history, sport
            CountryFinland, Estonia, Germany
            Duration01:43

            Fleeing from the Russian secret police, a young Estonian fencer is forced to return to his homeland, where he becomes a physical education teacher at a local school. The past however catches up and puts him in front of a difficult choice.

            Markimdb: 7.2
            Genredrama, biography, sport
            CountryUSA
            Duration01:58

            In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.

            Markimdb: 7.4
            Genredrama, biography, sport
            CountryUSA, Canada
            Duration02:00

            A biopic of 20-year-old Francis Ouimet who defeated his golfing idol and 1900 US Open Champion, Harry Vardon.

            Markimdb: 6.5
            Genredrama, crime, biography, sport
            CountryUSA
            Duration02:09

            After becoming the winningest coach in college football history, Joe Paterno is embroiled in Penn State's Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal, challenging his legacy and forcing him to face questions of institutional failure regarding the victims.

            Markimdb: 7.3
            Genrecomedy, drama, biography, sport
            CountryUnited Kingdom, Germany, USA
            Duration02:30

            Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael "Eddie" Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (played by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.

            Markimdb: 7.6
            Genredrama, biography, sport
            CountryUSA
            Duration02:06

              The story of Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to put together a baseball team on a budget, by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.

              Markimdb: 6.6
              Genredrama, biography, sport
              CountryPanama, USA
              Duration02:20

              The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives.

              Markimdb: 6.9
              Genreaction, drama, biography, sport
              CountryIndia
              Duration02:02

              A chronicle of the life of Indian boxer 'Mary Kom' who went through several hardships before audaciously accomplishing her ultimate dream.

              Markimdb: 5.7
              Genrethriller, drama, biography, sport
              CountryUSA
              Duration02:17

              An adrenaline seeking snowboarder gets lost in a massive winter storm in the back country of the High Sierras where he is pushed to the limits of human endurance and forced to battle his own personal demons as he fights for survival....

              Markimdb: 7.2
              Genredrama, biography, sport
              CountryUSA

              An All-American football player's dreams to play in the NFL are halted when he is falsely accused of rape and sent to prison.

              Markimdb: 6.9
              Genredrama, biography, sport
              CountrySweden, Denmark, Finland
              Duration02:20

              The story of the world's greatest tennis icons – Björn Borg and his biggest rival, the young and talented John McEnroe – and their legendary duel during the 1980 Wimbledon tournament.

              Markimdb: 7.5
              Genredrama, biography, sport
              CountryRussia
              Duration02:14

              Biopic of Russian ice hockey legend Valeri Kharlamov from early childhood, rising to the pinnacle of the sport and his untimely death

              Markimdb: 7.6
              Genredrama, documentary, biography, sport
              CountryUSA
              Duration01:48

              Beyond the Mat is a 1999 professional wrestling documentary, directed by Barry W. Blaustein. The movie focuses on the lives of professional wrestlers outside of the ring, especially Mick Foley, Terry Funk, and Jake Roberts. The film heavily focuses on the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), often criticizing it and its chairman Vince McMahon. It also follows Extreme Championship Wrestling, it's rise in popularity, and many other independent wrestlers and organisations.

              Markimdb: 7.3
              Genredrama, biography, history, sport
              CountryIndia

              Set in 1948, the historic story of India's first Olympic medal post their independence.

              Markimdb: 6.5
              Genredrama, sport
              CountryUSA
              Duration02:28

              After the tragic death of star volleyball player Caroline "Line" Found, a team of dispirited high school girls must band together under the guidance of their tough-love coach in hopes of winning the state championship!

              Markimdb: 5.7
              Genreaction, drama, military, biography, history, sport
              CountryUSA

              Zamperini returns to California where he wound up marrying Cynthia Applewhite while wrestling with untreated PTSD, suffering constant nightmares, angry, bitter and deeply depressed, his wife convinces Zamperini to attend the 1949 Billy Graham Crusade.

              Markimdb: 7.9
              Genredrama, biography, sport
              CountryIndia

              Based on the life story of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and his journey to being the world cup winning captain of the Indian cricket team.

              Markimdb: 7.8
              Genredrama, biography, history, sport
              CountryTaiwan

              A Taiwanese high school baseball team travels to Japan in 1931 to compete in a national tournament.

              Markimdb: 7.3
              Genredrama, documentary, biography, sport
              CountryNew Zealand
              Duration02:12

              The story of New Zealander, Bruce McLaren, who founded the McLaren Motor Racing team, showing the world that a man of humble beginnings could take on the elite of motor racing and win.

              Markimdb: 6.6
              Genredrama, biography, sport
              CountryPhilippines

              Before he became one of the world's greatest boxers, Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao was a young boy living a hand-to-mouth existence, trying to survive from one day to the next. When he discovers his natural talent for boxing, he embarks on a brutal and intense journey that takes him from the mountains of the Philippines to the streets of Manila, and must risk everything to become a champion - for himself, his family, and his country.

              Markimdb: 4.7
              Genredrama, military, biography, sport
              CountryGermany, Croatia
              Duration01:43

              Based on the true story of Max Schmeling. A national hero in the 1930's when he became World heavyweight champion. He lost favour with the Nazi regime when he lost to a black man, Joe Louis, and is sent to the front in the hope he will be killed in battle.

              Markimdb: 7.3
              Genredrama, biography
              CountryItaly
              Duration00:30

              The incredible true story behind the most controversial Italian court cases in recent years. Stefano Cucchi was arrested for a minor crime and mysteriously found dead during his detention. In one week's time, a family is changed forever.

              Markimdb: 7
              Genredrama, biography, sport
              CountryAustralia

              The story of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup.

              Markimdb: 6.9
              Genredrama, biography, sport
              CountryUSA
              Duration01:49

              High school football coach, Harold Jones befriends Radio, a mentally-challenged man who becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School in Anderson, South Carolina. Their friendship extends over several decades, where Radio transforms from a shy, tormented man into an inspiration to his community.

              Markimdb: 6.8
              Genredrama, biography, sport
              CountryUSA
              Duration02:28

              The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza, who after a near fatal car crash, which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sports most incredible comebacks.




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