Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Southpaw List

• The Fighter - Both films explore the world of boxing and the personal struggles of the athletes involved.
• Warrior - A story of fighting and family, focusing on mixed martial arts and overcoming personal demons.
• Creed - Continues the legacy of boxing, focusing on the son of Apollo Creed who seeks to make a name for himself.
• Rocky - The classic boxing film that showcases determination, struggle, and personal triumphs.
• Cinderella Man - Based on a true story, it portrays a boxer’s comeback during the Great Depression, focusing on resilience.
• Million Dollar Baby - A gritty boxing drama that explores the relationship between a trainer and a female boxer with aspirations.
• Raging Bull - A biographical sports film about the life of boxer Jake LaMotta, diving deep into personal and professional struggles.
• Ali - A biographical drama about the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, focusing on his struggles in and out of the ring.
• Bleed for This - Based on true events, it tells the story of a boxer who makes a remarkable comeback after a near-fatal accident.
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• The Mechanic - While not a boxing film, it shares themes of redemption and personal battles interwoven with physical confrontations.
• Never Back Down - Focuses on martial arts and personal growth, dealing with issues of bullying and self-discovery.
• Undisputed - A story about a heavyweight boxing champion in prison, dealing with rivalries and fights for survival.
• Grudge Match - A humorous take on aging boxers returning to the ring, explores themes of rivalry and redemption.
• Hands of Stone - The story of a famous boxer, Roberto Duran, with themes of ambition, struggle, and personal battles.
• The Wrestler - Focuses on an athlete's struggles and comebacks, similar to a boxer's life, with personal demons at the center.
• Fighter - Deals with the world of combat sports and the emotional weight the athletes carry.
• The World’s Fastest Indian - Though not about boxing, it captures the spirit of perseverance and dedication to a sport.
• Brawler - A drama that covers combat sports and the personal issues the fighters endure.
• Get Rich or Die Tryin' - A story about a rapper’s struggles that parallels themes of fighting against the odds.
• Pound of Flesh - A story of vengeance and martial arts, exploring themes of redemption and fight for survival.
• No Retreat, No Surrender - While more martial arts-oriented, it also features themes of determination in fighting.
• Fighting - Covers underground fighting and the struggles associated with it in a gritty urban setting.
• Against the Ropes - Centers around a female boxing manager who faces personal and professional challenges in the fight industry.
• Choke - Explores personal struggles in a world surrounding combat sports, diving deep into character development.
• Fight Club - Explores themes of violence and personal struggle in a brutal context, though in a different format.
• Cyborg Cop - Action-packed, exploring themes of redemption and personal battles in a fighting context.
• Street Fighter - Focuses on martial arts and personal rivalries, similar in tone to combat sports films.
• The Last Stand - While more action-oriented, it shares themes of personal redemption and fight against the odds.
• The Count of Monte Cristo - Not a fighting film but showcases themes of revenge and resilience that can mirror a fighter's journey.
• Death Race - Although about racing, it has similar themes of fighting for survival and personal challenges.
• Lionheart - Focuses on underground fighting, showcasing a fighter who seeks justice and personal redemption.
• Bloodsport - An iconic martial arts film that explores themes of competition and perseverance.
• Hard Times - A gritty depiction of street fighting in the Great Depression, with strong themes of survival.
• Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown - Continues themes of resilience and personal challenge through combat sports.
• The Brawler - Focuses on an ex-boxer facing his past and the violence of the fighting world.
• Pacific Rim - Combines fighting with personal struggle, showcasing battles against overwhelming odds.
• Fists of Fury - Classic martial arts film focusing on personal strength and justice in the world of combat.
• King of the Jungle - A unique look at the life of an underground fighter, focusing on personal struggles.
• Spider-Man: Homecoming - While superhero-focused, it features themes of self-discovery and personal growth through conflict.