Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Froning: The Fittest Man In History List

  • The Last Dance - A documentary series that chronicles Michael Jordan's career and the challenges he faced.
  • Fittest on Earth: The Story of the 2015 CrossFit Games - Documents the intense competition at the CrossFit Games, featuring athletes like Rich Froning.
  • Icarus - Explores doping in sports and the lengths athletes go to for success.
  • Free Solo - A gripping look at Alex Honnold's journey to climb El Capitan without ropes, showcasing extreme athleticism.
  • Pumping Iron - A classic documentary that showcases the world of bodybuilding and its athletes.
  • Born to Run - A documentary exploring the running culture and the passion behind extreme physical challenges.
  • The Game Changers - A look at plant-based eating and its impact on athlete performance and fitness.
  • Beyond the Mat - Explores the lives of professional wrestlers and their challenges outside the ring.
  • The Dawn Wall - Follows rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson as they tackle the impossible route on El Capitan.
  • Unbroken - The biographical film of Louis Zamperini, an athlete and war hero who faced extreme adversity.
  • A League of Their Own - Inspires through the true story of women athletes during WWII, showcasing perseverance and teamwork.
  • The Battered Bastards of Baseball - Tells the story of an independent baseball team and their fight against the establishment.
  • The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend - Focuses on the life of basketball legend Pete Maravich, exploring his unique skills and challenges.
  • Soul Surfer - The inspiring true story of a young surfer who overcomes a shark attack to return to the sport she loves.
  • La La Land - While primarily a musical, it highlights the dedication and struggles of artists pursuing their dreams.
  • The Weight of Gold - Examines the mental health challenges faced by Olympic athletes, focusing on their intense pressure.
  • Race - The true story of Jesse Owens, who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics and faced incredible odds.
  • On Any Sunday - Classic motorsport documentary that highlights the enthusiasm of motorcycle racing and its athletes.
  • Rudy - An inspiring sports film about an underdog's determination to play football at Notre Dame.
  • The Machine - Documents the life of powerlifting champ Ed Coan and the struggles and triumphs of strength athletes.
  • Chasing Ice - An exploration of climate change through the lens of one man's mission to document glacial retreat.
  • Meru - Follows climbers attempting to conquer the challenging Meru Peak, showcasing their grit and determination.
  • The Perfect Storm - Dramatizes real events of survival against nature's wrath, featuring themes of bravery and endurance.
  • The Ringer - A light-hearted take on sports, showing how one man competes in the Special Olympics.
  • Senna - A documentary about the legendary Formula One driver Ayrton Senna, showcasing his passion and competitive spirit.
  • Foxcatcher - Based on a true story, highlighting the complexities of athlete-coach relationships in wrestling.
  • Bigger Stronger Faster* - Explores the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports and the ethical dilemmas athletes face.
  • The Fighter - A biographical sports drama focused on an aspiring boxer and the struggles he faces.
  • American Gladiators - A look at the competitive obstacle course show featuring athletes pushing their physical limits.
  • Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton - Documents the life of legendary big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton and his relentless pursuit of excellence.
  • Touching the Void - The gripping tale of two climbers facing extreme challenges in the Andes, showcasing survival and teamwork.
  • The Rescue - Documents the risky rescue of a youth soccer team trapped in a cave, highlighting teamwork and bravery.
  • Miracle - The inspiring story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team and their incredible underdog victory.
  • The Greatest Showman - Musical drama focusing on ambition and the pursuit of dreams, parallel to athletes' dedication.
  • The Social Dilemma - While not about sports, it examines the pressure of modern society, akin to the pressures faced by athletes.
  • Boys in Blue - Focuses on the struggles and triumphs of a high school football team, highlighting teamwork and dedication.
  • Heart of a Lion - A display of resilience and determination in the world of competitive bodybuilding.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
The Last Dance
The Last Dance
50 min
SS 1 EP 10
2020 United States of America 156783 9.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
2
Icarus
Icarus
121 min
2017 United States of America 55356 7.9 Movie Released
3
Free Solo
Free Solo
100 min
2018 United States of America 78647 8.1 Movie Released
4
Pumping Iron
Pumping Iron
86 min
1977 United States of America 25299 7.3 Movie Released PG
5
Born to Run
Born to Run
97 min
1993 United States of America 236 4.4 Movie Released
6 2019 United States of America 21985 7.8 Movie Released
7
Beyond the Mat
Beyond the Mat
102 min
1999 United States of America 9514 7.6 Movie Released R
8
The Dawn Wall
The Dawn Wall
101 min
2017 Austria 21372 8.1 Movie Released NR
9
Unbroken
Unbroken
137 min
2014 United States of America 184194 7.2 Movie Released
10 1992 United States of America 122621 7.3 Movie Released PG
11 2014 United States of America 4639 8 Movie Released
12
Soul Surfer
Soul Surfer
112 min
2011 United States of America 53352 7 Movie Released PG
13
La La Land
La La Land
129 min
2016 Hong Kong 684970 8 Movie Released PG-13
14 2020 United States of America 893 7.2 Movie Released
15
Race
Race
134 min
2016 Canada 41732 7.1 Movie Released
16
On Any Sunday
On Any Sunday
96 min
1971 United States of America 1587 7.7 Movie Released G
17
Rudy
Rudy
114 min
1993 United States of America 69729 7.5 Movie Released PG
18
The Machine
The Machine
92 min
2013 United Kingdom 32182 6 Movie Released R
19
Chasing Ice
Chasing Ice
74 min
2012 United States of America 8889 7.7 Movie Released
20
Meru
Meru
89 min
2015 India 19378 7.7 Movie Released R
21 2000 United States of America 179822 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
22
The Ringer
The Ringer
94 min
2005 United States of America 39072 5.8 Movie Released PG-13
23
Senna
Senna
106 min
2010 France 76944 8.5 Movie Released PG-13
24
Foxcatcher
Foxcatcher
134 min
2014 United States of America 150291 7 Movie Released R
25 2008 United States of America 13865 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
26
The Fighter
The Fighter
116 min
2010 United States of America 391606 7.8 Movie Released
27
American Gladiators
American Gladiators
60 min
SS 7 EP 167
1988 United States of America 3239 6.6 Serie Returning Series TV-PG
28 2017 United States of America 720 7.4 Movie Released
29 2003 United Kingdom 38348 8 Movie Released R
30
The Rescue
The Rescue
107 min
2021 Thailand 21110 8.3 Movie Released
31
Miracle
Miracle
135 min
2004 United States of America 59594 7.5 Movie Released PG
32 2017 United States of America 316915 7.5 Movie Released PG
33 2020 United States of America 90224 7.6 Movie Released
34
Boys in Blue
Boys in Blue
45 min
SS 1 EP 4
2023 United States of America 136 6.8 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
35 2013 Finland 4197 7 Movie Released
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