20 best movies like McLaren (2017)

List of the best movies like McLaren (2017): Senna, Ride Like a Girl, Ford v Ferrari, I Am Bolt, Beyond the Mat, The Program, The World's Fastest Indian, The Two Escobars, Battle of the Sexes, Paterno.

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Markimdb: 8.5
Genredocumentary, biography, sport
CountryUnited Kingdom, France, USA
Duration02:42

Senna's remarkable story, charting his physical and spiritual achievments on the track and off, his quest for perfection, and the mythical status he has since attained, is the subject of Senna, a documentary feature that spans the racing legend's years as an F1 driver, from his opening season in 1984 to his untimely death a decade later.

Markimdb: 7
Genredrama, biography, sport
CountryAustralia

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

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: 7.1
Genredocumentary, biography, sport
CountryUnited Kingdom
Duration02:12

Fully authorized, access-all-areas feature doc on the hugely charismatic and globally adored Usain Bolt – officially the fastest man alive. With never-before-seen archive footage of his youth in Jamaica, through to original footage that will be captured at his fourth and final Olympic Games in Rio, where he will compete for the gold in both the 100 and 200 metres races, for a third straight Games before his retirement in 2017. I AM BOLT will reveal the man and define the legacy of this incredible athlete.

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: 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: 7.8
Genredrama, biography, sport
CountryNew Zealand, Japan, USA
Duration02:07

The life story of New Zealander Burt Munro, who spent years building a 1920 Indian motorcycle -- a bike which helped him set the land-speed world record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967.

Markimdb: 8.5
Genredrama, documentary, crime, detective, biography, history, sport
CountryUSA, Colombia
Duration01:40

Pablo Escobar was the richest, most powerful drug kingpin in the world, ruling the Medellin Cartel with an iron fist. Andres Escobar was the biggest soccer star in Colombia. The two were not related, but their fates were inextricably-and fatally-intertwined. Pablo's drug money had turned Andres' national team into South American champions, favored to win the 1994 World Cup in Los Angeles. It was there, in a game against the U.S., that Andres committed one of the most shocking mistakes in soccer history, scoring an "own goal" that eliminated his team from the competition and ultimately cost him his life. The Two Escobars is a riveting examination of the intersection of sports, crime, and politics.

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, 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: 6.7
Genredrama, crime, biography, sport
CountryGermany, Austria
Duration01:41

A champion marathoner leads a double life as a serial bank robber, sprinting between fixes (and away from police cavalcades) as many as three times a day.

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: 8.3
    Genredrama, biography, sport
    CountryIndia
    Duration03:25

    Dangal is an extraordinary true story based on the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. The film traces the inspirational journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world class wrestlers.

    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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 7.1
      Genrecomedy, drama, biography, sport
      CountryUnited Kingdom, USA, Mexico
      Duration02:28

      Born into a tight-knit wrestling family, Paige and her brother Zak are ecstatic when they get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try out for the WWE. But when only Paige earns a spot in the competitive training program, she must leave her loved ones behind and face this new cutthroat world alone. Paige's journey pushes her to dig deep and ultimately prove to the world that what makes her different is the very thing that can make her a star.

      Markimdb: 7
      Genrethriller, drama, biography, sport
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:55

        American chess champion Bobby Fischer prepares for a legendary match-up against Russian Boris Spassky.

        Markimdb: 7.7
        Genredrama, biography, sport
        CountrySouth Korea

        20-years-old Cho-Won (Cho Seung-Woo) is young man with autism. He lives with his highly protective mother Kyung-Sook (Kim Mi-Sook) and younger brother (Baek Sung-Hyun), who sometimes resents the attention his older brother receives from his mother. Through special schooling and taking part in physical activities, Cho-Won has adjusted relatively well into society. Cho-Won also seems to have a knack for running. After placing third in a race, his mother decides to hire a proper coach to train her son. Cho-Won then decides to take part in a marathon. Cho-Won hopes to break the marathon's fastest record of three hours.

        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: 7.1
        Genredrama, biography, sport
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:51

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

          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: 7.4
          Genredrama, biography, sport
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:35

          A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

          Markimdb: 7.2
          Genremelodrama, drama, military, biography, sport
          CountryUnited Kingdom, Germany

          The story of a man whose love for football, for England and for the love of his life, Margaret, saw him rise from Nazi 'villain' to British hero. Bert Trautmann, the German goalkeeper won over even his harshest opponents by winning the FA Cup Final for Manchester City in 1956 - playing on with a broken neck to secure victory.

          Markimdb: 7.6
          Genredrama, documentary, detective, biography, history
          CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
          Duration02:08

          New York, 1980. Three complete strangers accidentally discover that they're identical triplets, separated at birth. The 19-year-olds' joyous reunion catapults them to international fame, but also unlocks an extraordinary and disturbing secret that goes beyond their own lives – and could transform our understanding of human nature forever.

          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: 4.8
          Genremelodrama, drama, crime, biography, history, sport
          CountryUSA

          The true story of underdog boxer, Chuck Wepner, who gets a shot to fight the champ, Muhammed Ali.

          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: 6.8
          Genredrama, biography, sport
          CountryUSA

          The story of Ray-Ray McElrathbey, a freshman football player for Clemson University, who secretly raised his younger brother on campus after his home life became too unsteady.

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

          The life story of Brazilian football legend, Pele.

          Markimdb: 5.9
          Genredrama, biography, sport
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:55

          A chronicle of Babe Ruth's phenomenal story--from his hard knock beginnings at a Baltimore orphanage, to his meteoric rise to baseball superstardom and his poignant retirement from the game. His amazing career included seven American League pennants, four World Series championships, two tempestuous marriages and a wild lifestyle that earned him numerous suspensions.

          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: 6.5
          Genredrama, family, biography, sport
          CountrySerbia, Croatia, Slovenia

          The story about the founders of the famous "Yugoslav Basketball School" and the first gold medal at the Championships in Ljubljana in 1970, is based on real events and is dedicated to personalities who have contributed to the emergence and development of basketball in their country.




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