Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Requiem for a Heavyweight List
- Raging Bull - Explores the life of a troubled boxer, focusing on personal struggles and relationships.
- The Fighter - Centers on a boxer and his family's struggles and triumphs in the sport.
- Million Dollar Baby - Follows the journey of a female boxer and her bond with her trainer.
- Cinderella Man - Based on the true story of a boxer during the Great Depression, highlighting struggle and perseverance.
- Chuck - Inspired by the life of Chuck Wepner, a boxer whose life mirrors aspects of Requiem for a Heavyweight.
- Foxcatcher - Explores the darker side of amateur wrestling and the relationships of its characters.
- Rocky - A classic boxing story about personal struggle, dreams, and love.
- The Wrestler - Focuses on a faded professional wrestler and his struggles with life outside the ring.
- Girlfight - Follows a young woman's journey as she trains to become a boxer against societal expectations.
- When We Were Kings - Documents the famous 'Rumble in the Jungle' boxing match, exploring themes of fight and identity.
- Body and Soul - Depicts the rise and fall of a boxing champion with moral and social themes.
- The Set Up - A noir film that tells the story of an aging boxer and the challenges he faces.
- The Great White Hope - A drama inspired by the life of boxer Jack Johnson and racism in sports.
- Southpaw - Depicts a boxer who faces devastating personal loss and fights to regain his life.
- The Wrestler - About a retired wrestler's struggles, echoing themes of decline and redemption.
- Warrior - Focuses on two estranged brothers who find their way back to each other through MMA fighting.
- The Hurricane - Based on the life of boxer Rubin Carter, highlighting injustice and resilience.
- A History of Violence - Explores a man's violent past and its impact on his family, with themes of confrontation.
- Fighting - About an underground fighter who faces personal demons and dreams of success.
- Undisputed - Focuses on the world of boxing and the personal stories of its fighters.
- Beyond the Mat - A documentary showcasing the struggles of professional wrestling, reflecting on personal battles.
- Days of Thunder - Follows a racer battling personal and professional challenges, akin to boxing stories.
- Creed - Continues the Rocky saga, focusing on the struggles of a young boxer and his personal journey.
- The Spectacular Now - While not about boxing, it shares themes of young struggles and coming-of-age.
- City of God - Explores the harsh realities of life in the slums, highlighting struggles similar to sports narratives.
- In the Ring - Follows a boxer navigating through his tumultuous life and relationships.
- The Fighter - Centers on family and the sacrifices made for success in the boxing world.
- Southpaw - Personal tragedy and a quest for redemption in the world of boxing.
- A Star is Born - Explore themes of fame, personal struggle, and relationships within a performance context.
- Easy Rider - Follows a journey of self-discovery and the struggle against societal norms.
- The Basketball Diaries - Explores the struggles of youth and the fight against addiction, paralleling the fight theme.
- A Beautiful Mind - Depicts personal struggles and triumphs, focused on a man's journey through adversity.
- American History X - Explores themes of violence and redemption in a powerful, emotional narrative.
- Dead Poets Society - Follows the struggles of young men as they pursue their dreams against societal pressures.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - A man’s fight against adversity to create a better life for himself and his son.
- Trainspotting - Follows a group of friends dealing with addiction and the harsh realities of life.
- The Shawshank Redemption - A story of hope and resilience amidst struggle, paralleling boxing themes.
- Cuckoo's Nest - Explores themes of freedom and individual struggle within a confined setting.
- The Godfather - Deals with themes of family, loyalty, and the personal struggles within a larger conflict.
- Fight Club - Explores themes of masculinity, identity, and the underground fighting scene.
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1980 | United States of America | Biography | 383916 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
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2010 | United States of America | Drama | 391606 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
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2004 | Switzerland | Drama | 727558 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 4 |
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2005 | United States of America | Romance | 199732 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 5 |
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2007 | United States of America | Action | 148024 | 8.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 6 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 150291 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 7 |
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1976 | United States of America | Drama | 636100 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 8 |
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2008 | United States of America | Drama | 321552 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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2000 | United States of America | Drama | 11515 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 10 |
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1996 | United States of America | Documentary | 19274 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 11 |
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1947 | United States of America | Drama | 5428 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 12 |
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1995 | United States of America | Action | 576 | 4.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 13 |
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1970 | United States of America | Drama | 2832 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 14 |
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2015 | United States of America | Action | 261285 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 15 |
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2011 | United States of America | Drama | 501877 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 16 |
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1999 | United States of America | Biography | 103191 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 17 |
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2005 | Germany | Drama | 255429 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 18 |
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2009 | United Kingdom | Action | 34363 | 5.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 19 |
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2002 | United States of America | Action | 34706 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 20 |
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1999 | United States of America | Biography | 9514 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 21 |
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1990 | United States of America | Action | 97386 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 22 |
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2015 | United States of America | Action | 313670 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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2013 | United States of America | Drama | 162366 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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2002 | Brazil | Drama | 809417 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 424179 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 |
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1969 | United States of America | Adventure | 118176 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 27 |
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1995 | United States of America | Biography | 122496 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 |
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2001 | United States of America | Biography | 996118 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 29 |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 1197920 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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1989 | United States of America | Comedy | 556046 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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1996 | United Kingdom | Drama | 732000 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
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1994 | United States of America | Drama | 2927360 | 9.3 | Movie | Released | R |
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1972 | United States of America | Crime | 2040040 | 9.2 | Movie | Released | R |
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1999 | Germany | Drama | 2358980 | 8.8 | Movie | Released |