Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Great White Hype List

  • Rocky - Both feature an underdog story centered around boxing and personal struggles.
  • The Fighter - A biographical sports drama about a boxer and his rise to fame, similar themes of struggle and redemption.
  • Cinderella Man - Another boxing drama that captures the spirit of perseverance during hard times.
  • Southpaw - Features themes of familial love and redemption within the boxing world.
  • Million Dollar Baby - Tracks the journey of a female boxer, emphasizing grit and emotional depth.
  • Raging Bull - A biopic about Jake LaMotta, highlighting the complexities of a boxer’s life.
  • The Wrestler - Focuses on the life of a wrestling has-been, exploring the challenges of a faded athlete.
  • Grudge Match - A comedic take on two retired boxers who come back for one last fight.
  • Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon - Combines the elements of performance, competition, and personal stories in a humorous way.
  • Warrior - Another tale of familial bonds and combat sports emphasizing emotional depth.
  • The Hurricane - A biographical film about a boxer’s fight against racial prejudice and injustice.
  • Ali - A biopic that dives deep into the life of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali.
  • Creed - A continuation of the Rocky legacy with an underdog boxer’s journey to success.
  • Fighting - Centers on a young man's rise through the underground fighting circuit, sharing themes of struggle.
  • The Longest Yard - A sports comedy involving an unlikely group coming together to compete.
  • Se7en - Similar in its darker humor and themes of competition, though in a different context.
  • DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story - Features humorous takes on competition and unlikely champions.
  • Coach Carter - A story about a high school basketball coach emphasizing discipline and determination.
  • Any Given Sunday - Deals with the personal struggles of athletes and the pressures of competitive sports.
  • The Benchwarmers - A light-hearted take on competition and forming a team to prove oneself.
  • Varsity Blues - Explores the pressures and challenges young athletes face in a larger competitive environment.
  • Happy Gilmore - A sports comedy about an unlikely athlete competing in a sport, similar in tone.
  • The Majestic - A humorous take on redemption and life's unexpected turns.
  • Slam Dunk - A series that delves into sports, personal aspirations, and competition.
  • Space Jam - Combines humor and sports with an underdog story in the animation genre.
  • Blades of Glory - A comedic take on competition in figure skating, highlighting rivalry.
  • The Other Guys - Contains elements of comedy in a competitive backdrop similar to The Great White Hype.
  • White Men Can't Jump - Blends humor with competitive basketball themes.
  • Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby - Features over-the-top characters in the world of competitive sports.
  • Hot Rod - A comedy about an underdog aspiring to succeed against the odds.
  • Jerry Maguire - Similar themes of competition and personal struggles, blended with humor.
  • Step Brothers - Features themes of rivalry and overcoming personal challenges in a comedic style.
  • The Comebacks - A parody of sports films that highlights the comedic aspect of competition.
  • Little Giants - An uplifting story about an unlikely team coming together to compete.
  • Cool Runnings - An unlikely team pursuing their dreams with humor and heart.
  • The Sandlot - Centers on childhood dreams, competition, and camaraderie.
  • The Mighty Ducks - Features an underdog sports team coming together to compete against the odds.
  • Major League - Combines sports and humor with an unlikely team competing for success.
  • The Replacements - Highlights a team of misfits who come together to succeed against the odds.
  • Kicking & Screaming - A comedy centered around sports and the journey of a reluctant coach.

Last updated: 2024-09-27 09:16:43

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Rocky
Rocky
120 min
1976 United States of America 636100 8.1 Movie Released PG
2
The Fighter
The Fighter
116 min
2010 United States of America 391606 7.8 Movie Released
3
Cinderella Man
Cinderella Man
144 min
2005 United States of America 199732 8 Movie Released PG-13
4
Southpaw
Southpaw
123 min
2015 United States of America 261285 7.3 Movie Released R
5 2004 Switzerland 727558 8.1 Movie Released
6
Raging Bull
Raging Bull
129 min
1980 United States of America 383916 8.1 Movie Released R
7
The Wrestler
The Wrestler
109 min
2008 United States of America 321552 7.9 Movie Released R
8
Grudge Match
Grudge Match
113 min
2013 United States of America 63158 6.4 Movie Released
9
Warrior
Warrior
140 min
2011 United States of America 501877 8.1 Movie Released PG-13
10
The Hurricane
The Hurricane
146 min
1999 United States of America 103191 7.6 Movie Released R
11
Ali
Ali
157 min
2001 United States of America 106377 6.7 Movie Released R
12
Creed
Creed
133 min
2015 United States of America 313670 7.6 Movie Released
13
Fighting
Fighting
105 min
2009 United Kingdom 34363 5.6 Movie Released PG-13
14 2005 United States of America 197440 6.4 Movie Released PG-13
15
Se7en
Se7en
127 min
1995 United States of America 1824220 8.6 Movie Released R
16 2004 United States of America 269925 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
17
Coach Carter
Coach Carter
136 min
2005 Germany 174067 7.3 Movie Released
18 1999 United States of America 126579 6.9 Movie Released
19 2006 United States of America 55463 5.5 Movie Released PG-13
20
Varsity Blues
Varsity Blues
106 min
1999 United States of America 49545 6.5 Movie Released R
21
Happy Gilmore
Happy Gilmore
92 min
1996 United States of America 252508 7 Movie Released PG-13
22
The Majestic
The Majestic
152 min
2001 United States of America 58057 6.9 Movie Released PG
23
Slam Dunk
Slam Dunk
23 min
SS 1 EP 101
1993 Japan 7622 8.7 Serie Ended TV-PG
24
Space Jam
Space Jam
88 min
1996 United States of America 215969 6.5 Movie Released PG
25 2007 United States of America 179021 6.3 Movie Released PG-13
26
The Other Guys
The Other Guys
107 min
2010 United States of America 291712 6.6 Movie Released
27 1992 United States of America 99410 6.8 Movie Released R
28 2006 United States of America 202368 6.6 Movie Released
29
Hot Rod
Hot Rod
88 min
2007 United States of America 94443 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
30
Jerry Maguire
Jerry Maguire
139 min
1996 United States of America 290043 7.3 Movie Released R
31
Step Brothers
Step Brothers
98 min
2008 United States of America 322398 6.9 Movie Released R
32
The Comebacks
The Comebacks
107 min
2007 United States of America 12098 4.3 Movie Released PG-13
33
Little Giants
Little Giants
107 min
1994 United States of America 31170 6.4 Movie Released PG
34
Cool Runnings
Cool Runnings
98 min
1993 United States of America 115125 7 Movie Released PG
35
The Sandlot
The Sandlot
101 min
1993 United States of America 104771 7.8 Movie Released PG
36 1992 United States of America 72533 6.6 Movie Released PG
37
Major League
Major League
107 min
1989 United States of America 77513 7.2 Movie Released R
38 2000 United States of America 70018 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
39 2005 United States of America 41217 5.6 Movie Released PG
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