Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Armstrong Lie List

  • Icarus - A documentary that investigates doping in sports, similar in theme to The Armstrong Lie.
  • The Battered Bastards of Baseball - A documentary about a rogue baseball team, showcasing the spirit of competition and the complexities of sports.
  • The Last Dance - A docuseries that chronicles Michael Jordan's career and the controversies in basketball.
  • Pumping Iron - A documentary about bodybuilding that explores competition, rivalry, and the personal journeys of athletes.
  • Senna - A documentary about the life and career of Formula One driver Ayrton Senna, focusing on both achievements and controversies.
  • Free Solo - A gripping documentary about rock climber Alex Honnold attempting to climb El Capitan without ropes, showcasing personal challenges.
  • The Test - A docuseries covering the Australian cricket team, exploring the personal and professional struggles of athletes.
  • Lance - A documentary that provides an in-depth look at Lance Armstrong's life and the fallout from his doping scandal.
  • Beyond the Mat - A documentary about professional wrestling that exposes the realities behind the glamorous facade.
  • The Dawn Wall - A documentary about climbers tackling a seemingly impossible rock wall, detailing their challenges and personal stories.
  • Knuckleball! - A documentary focusing on the unusual pitching style in baseball, emphasizing the personal struggles of players.
  • Freakonomics - A documentary that examines various societal issues, showing the complexity and often hidden truths of human behavior, akin to Armstrong's story.
  • The Price of Gold - A documentary examining the scandal involving figure skater Tonya Harding and the lengths athletes go to achieve success.
  • The Other Side - A look at the lives of various individuals involved in extreme sports, exploring their motivations and challenges.
  • The Keepers - A true-crime docuseries that delves into a hidden story revealing corruption and the impact on lives, similar to uncovering sports deceptions.
  • Overcomer - A narrative film dealing with themes of identity and challenges faced by athletes, akin to the struggles presented in The Armstrong Lie.
  • The Last Play at Shea - A documentary about the final concert at Shea Stadium intertwined with historical sports events, showing the intersection of sports and culture.
  • Won't You Be My Neighbor? - A documentary that explores the life of Fred Rogers, touching on personal challenges and societal impact, similar in emotional depth.
  • The Rescue - A documentary about the Thai cave rescue, showcasing human struggles and determination, paralleling the themes of aspiration and challenge.
  • Tiger: Blood in the Mouth - A documentary focusing on the life of Tiger Woods, exploring both his successes and downfalls in a competitive sport.
  • Deadspin: The Movie - A film that dives into sports media culture, showcasing the controversies and inner workings related to sports coverage.
  • The Great Hack - A documentary exploring data exploitation and its societal implications, much like the deception in sports.
  • Athlete A - A documentary that investigates the abuse scandal in USA Gymnastics, revealing layers of deceit and systemic failures.
  • Keepers of the Flame - A documentary that delves into the lives of sports figures and the hidden struggles they face, similar to Armstrong's story.
  • There’s Something Wrong with Aunt Diane - A documentary that explores a tragic event revealing societal issues and personal tragedies, akin to uncovering dark secrets in sports.
  • The Last Fighter - A documentary chronicling the journey of MMA fighters, highlighting their challenges both in and out of the ring.
  • American Factory - A documentary exploring the complexities of globalization and labor, paralleling the competitive and ethical dilemmas of sports.
  • Rudy - A narrative film based on a true story about determination and the pursuit of dreams in sports.
  • The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters - A documentary about competitive gaming that mirrors intense rivalry and the quest for validation.
  • When We Were Kings - A documentary about the legendary boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, highlighting personal and social aspects of sports.
  • My All American - A film based on the true story of a college football player, examining themes of ambition and perseverance.
  • The Wrestler - A narrative film about the struggles of a professional wrestler, exploring personal challenges within the sports industry.
  • Bigger Stronger Faster* - A documentary that critiques the use of steroids in sports and athletic integrity, directly aligning with The Armstrong Lie.
  • This Is It - A documentary showcasing Michael Jackson's final concert preparation, revealing behind-the-scenes challenges that echo those of competitive athletes.
  • 30 for 30: Big Shot - A documentary recounting the rise and fall of basketball executive Steve Jerry Heller, showcasing ambition and pitfalls in sports business.
  • The Ivory Game - A documentary tackling the illegal ivory trade, showcasing ethical concerns and battles akin to those faced by athletes.
  • Life in a Day - A documentary capturing various human experiences, including sports and competition, reflecting on ambition and societal issues.
  • Knights of Newgate - A narrative film exploring the journey of individuals overcoming obstacles, parallel to the struggles faced by athletes.
  • Soaked in Bleach - A documentary exploring the life and death of Kurt Cobain, addressing themes of personal struggle and fallout, relevant to sports icons.
  • Bigger Than Football - An exploration of the impact of football in society and personal lives, relating closely to themes in The Armstrong Lie.
  • The Other Dream Team - A documentary about the Lithuanian basketball team at the 1992 Olympics, touching on themes of ambition and struggle in sports.

Last updated: 2024-09-27 09:16:30

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Icarus
Icarus
121 min
2017 United States of America 55356 7.9 Movie Released
2 2014 United States of America 4639 8 Movie Released
3
The Last Dance
The Last Dance
50 min
SS 1 EP 10
2020 United States of America 156783 9.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
4
Pumping Iron
Pumping Iron
86 min
1977 United States of America 25299 7.3 Movie Released PG
5
Senna
Senna
106 min
2010 France 76944 8.5 Movie Released PG-13
6
Free Solo
Free Solo
100 min
2018 United States of America 78647 8.1 Movie Released
7
The Test
The Test
43 min
SS 3 EP 15
2020 Australia 3682 8.8 Serie Returning Series TV-14
8
Lance
Lance
201 min
SS 1 EP 2
2020 United States of America 1409 7.5 Serie Ended
9
Beyond the Mat
Beyond the Mat
102 min
1999 United States of America 9514 7.6 Movie Released R
10
The Dawn Wall
The Dawn Wall
101 min
2017 Austria 21372 8.1 Movie Released NR
11
Knuckleball!
Knuckleball!
93 min
2012 United States of America 1787 7.1 Movie Released
12
Freakonomics
Freakonomics
93 min
2010 United States of America 7762 6.3 Movie Released PG-13
13 2015 France 1333 6.7 Movie Released
14
The Keepers
The Keepers
62 min
SS 1 EP 7
2017 United States of America 25514 8 Serie Ended TV-MA
15
Overcomer
Overcomer
119 min
2019 United States of America 5804 6.7 Movie Released PG
16 2018 United States of America 27291 8.3 Movie Released
17
The Rescue
The Rescue
107 min
2021 Thailand 21110 8.3 Movie Released
18
The Great Hack
The Great Hack
114 min
2019 United States of America 25129 7 Movie Released
19
Athlete A
Athlete A
105 min
2020 United States of America 12721 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
20 2018 Ireland 9 8.4 Movie Released
21 2023 19 5.6 Movie Released
22 2019 United States of America 24071 7.4 Movie Released
23
Rudy
Rudy
114 min
1993 United States of America 69729 7.5 Movie Released PG
24 2007 United States of America 37710 8 Movie Released PG-13
25 1996 United States of America 19274 7.9 Movie Released
26
My All American
My All American
118 min
2015 United States of America 8134 7.1 Movie Released
27
The Wrestler
The Wrestler
109 min
2008 United States of America 321552 7.9 Movie Released R
28 2008 United States of America 13865 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
29
This Is It
This Is It
111 min
2009 United States of America 42073 7.2 Movie Released PG
30
The Ivory Game
The Ivory Game
112 min
2016 Austria 3513 7.8 Movie Released
31
Life in a Day
Life in a Day
95 min
2011 South Korea 15602 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
32 2021 United Kingdom 122 3.5 Movie Released
33 2015 United States of America 11644 7.3 Movie Released
34 2012 Lithuania 3691 8.3 Movie Released NR
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