Netflix Movies and Categories Finder: Sports Documentaries
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The Last Dance
This docuseries gives a definitive account of Michael Jordanâs career and the 1990s Chicago Bulls, packed with unaired footage from the 1997-98 season.
Released: 2020-04-20
Netflix ID: 80203144
2,215
This intimate documentary follows rock star Artiwara Kongmalai on his historic, 2,215-kilometer charity run across Thailand in 2017.
Released: 2019-03-01
Runtime: 01:29:09
Netflix ID: 81059183
Formula 1: Drive to Survive
Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane -- both on and off the track -- during one cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.
Released: 2019-03-08
Netflix ID: 80204890
Last Chance U
In a docuseries set at one of NCAA football's most fertile recruiting grounds, guys with red flags seek to prove their worth on the field and in class.
Released: 2016-07-29
Netflix ID: 80091742
Hitting the Apex
Brad Pitt narrates this chronicle of six of the fastest MotoGP racers and their adrenaline-fueled journeys as they vie for the world championship.
Released: 2017-10-01
Runtime: 02:18:20
Netflix ID: 80133922
Sunderland 'Til I Die
This docuseries follows English soccer club Sunderland through the 2017-18 season as they try to bounce back after relegation from the Premier League.
Released: 2018-12-14
Netflix ID: 80207046
Cheer
This gripping docuseries follows the ups and downs of Navarro College's competitive cheer squad as they work to win a coveted national title.
Released: 2020-01-08
Netflix ID: 81039393
The Dawn Wall
Cameras follow Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson as they take on the staggering challenge of free-climbing Yosemiteâs most formidable rock formation.
Released: 2019-03-04
Runtime: 01:40:24
Netflix ID: 81004270
Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story
This documentary profiles a defiant driver who challenged racial barriers in American auto racing, becoming the first black man to race in the Indy 500.
Released: 2020-02-05
Runtime: 01:45:54
Netflix ID: 81232163
A Kid from Coney Island
From gifted athlete to professional NBA hooper, Coney Island's Stephon Marbury navigates the pressures, pitfalls and peaks of his basketball journey.
Released: 2020-07-06
Runtime: 01:29:28
Netflix ID: 81155851
Rising Phoenix
Elite athletes and insiders reflect on the Paralympic Games and examine how they impact a global understanding of disability, diversity and excellence.
Released: 2020-08-26
Runtime: 01:46:38
Netflix ID: 81122408
Take the Ball, Pass the Ball
Through firsthand accounts and analysis, this football documentary details the dominance of FC Barcelona from 2008-2012 under manager Pep Guardiola.
Released: 2020-09-05
Runtime: 01:49:25
Netflix ID: 81218396
The Battered Bastards of Baseball
The colorful true story of the Portland Mavericks, a scrappy, independent baseball team of underdogs started by actor Bing Russell in the 1970s.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:20:03
Netflix ID: 70299904
Matchday: Inside FC Barcelona
This series offers exclusive unseen content from on and off the field with FC Barcelona, one of the world's most popular and successful soccer clubs.
Released: 2020-04-29
Netflix ID: 81239373
Caisa
Rejected by a former pupil he molded into a champion, a veteran boxing coach finds a promising newcomer in this documentary.
Released: 2021-01-24
Runtime: 01:24:58
Netflix ID: 81149227
Unchained: The Untold Story of Freestyle Motocross
This adrenaline-rush documentary traces the rise of freestyle motocross, arguably the world's most extreme sport, and spotlights its pioneers.
Released: 2016-10-01
Runtime: 01:31:53
Netflix ID: 80109089
Icarus
An American filmmaker and cyclist unwittingly wades into a global scandal when a Russian scientist leaks shocking details of a vast doping conspiracy.
Released: 2017-08-04
Runtime: 02:01:11
Netflix ID: 80168079
Fastest
Ewan McGregor narrates this adrenaline-pumping documentary that captures the thrilling, terrifying reality of MotoGP racing.
Released: 2015-04-14
Netflix ID: 70235813
QB1: Beyond the Lights
This riveting series follows three star high school quarterbacks as they play their final season before moving on to Division I college football.
Released: 2018-08-01
Netflix ID: 81003033
Crazy for Football
Soccer becomes powerful therapy in this documentary when psychiatric patients led by health professionals gear up for a futsal championship in Osaka.
Released: 2021-04-28
Runtime: 01:15:38
Netflix ID: 81411171
Undefeated
An inspirational profile of an inner-city high school football team's valiant effort to reach the school's first-ever playoff game.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:53:20
Netflix ID: 70177633
Dogtown and Z-Boys
This documentary focuses on California's Z-Boys, who revolutionized skateboarding in the 1970s when they infused surfing techniques into the sport.
Released: 2018-07-01
Runtime: 01:31:01
Netflix ID: 60022952
Diego Maradona
On the field, Diego Maradona shone as one of the greatest soccer players ever. But as this documentary shows, his life off the field was much darker.
Released: 2019-11-15
Runtime: 02:04:19
Netflix ID: 81084856
Maiden
In the male-dominated sport of yacht racing, skipper Tracy Edwards leads the first all-female crew in a famous race around the world.
Released: 2020-06-01
Runtime: 01:37:24
Netflix ID: 81272339
Athlete A
This documentary focuses on the gymnasts who survived USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and the reporters who exposed USAG's toxic culture.
Released: 2020-06-24
Runtime: 01:44:04
Netflix ID: 81034185
Nowitzki: The Perfect Shot
This documentary chronicles the life story of the Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki and his inspiring journey from Germany to superstardom in the NBA.
Released: 2015-10-29
Runtime: 01:46:15
Netflix ID: 80046314
Eddie - Strongman
British strongman Eddie Hall wants to be the strongest man in the world. This documentary reveals the grueling life choices that fuel his obsession.
Released: 2016-12-16
Runtime: 01:38:29
Netflix ID: 80142450
First Team: Juventus
Follow renowned soccer club Juventus on and off the pitch as they attempt to win a seventh straight Italian title and achieve Champions League glory.
Released: 2018-02-16
Netflix ID: 80211576
Forever Chape
In the wake of the plane crash that claimed the lives of 71 people, the Brazilian soccer club Chapecoense seeks to rebuild the team that made history.
Released: 2018-08-02
Runtime: 01:13:45
Netflix ID: 80227672
Action Figures 2
This sequel from X Games medalist Travis Pastrana salutes classic action sports entertainment and showcases extreme human performance.
Released: 2019-04-01
Runtime: 01:01:46
Netflix ID: 81086885
Shelby American
Featuring interviews and vintage footage, this documentary traces American icon Carroll Shelby's life of reinvention from farmer to racer to entrepreneur.
Released: 2019-11-22
Runtime: 01:58:31
Netflix ID: 81218074
Heroes
Motor racing legends reflect on their careers including big breaks, championships and life-threatening accidents while navigating trials and triumphs.
Released: 2020-12-12
Runtime: 01:51:13
Netflix ID: 81337242
The Short Game
They are fiercely competitive athletes, determined to become champions on one of the world's toughest golf courses. And they're still in grade school.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:39:48
Netflix ID: 70290567
Basketball or Nothing
Follow the Chinle High basketball team in Arizona's Navajo Nation on a quest to win a state championship and bring pride to their isolated community.
Released: 2019-08-02
Netflix ID: 80245353
Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez
Via interviews with friends, players and insiders, this docuseries examines how Aaron Hernandez went from an NFL star to a convicted killer.
Released: 2020-01-15
Netflix ID: 81062828
Jurek
This documentary follows the feats of high-altitude climber Jerzy Kukuczka and his ascent to higher heights before his death in 1989.
Released: 2020-10-30
Runtime: 01:13:11
Netflix ID: 81306463
Team Foxcatcher
With never-before seen home video, this film recounts the paranoid downward spiral of John E. du Pont and the murder of Olympic wrestler Dave Schultz.
Released: 2016-04-29
Runtime: 01:31:15
Netflix ID: 80044093
Ladies First
Born amid poverty and limited women's rights in the village of Ratu, India, Deepika Kumari rose to become the No.1 female archer in the world at 18.
Released: 2018-03-08
Runtime: 00:39:34
Netflix ID: 80219143
Maradona in Mexico
In this docuseries, soccer great Diego Maradona comes to CuliacĂĄn, the heart of the Sinaloa Cartel, to save the local team, the Dorados, and maybe himself, too.
Released: 2019-11-13
Netflix ID: 81034946
Lorena, Light-Footed Woman
Lorena RamĂrez of Mexico's RarĂĄmuri community lives a pastoral life -- except when she straps on her sandals to compete as an ultramarathon runner.
Released: 2019-11-20
Runtime: 00:28:22
Netflix ID: 80244683
Conor McGregor: Notorious
From making ends meet to lavish rides and fur coats, the Irish MMA champion grants an all-access pass to the highs -- and lows -- of his ascent.
Released: 2018-03-21
Runtime: 01:30:17
Netflix ID: 80164752
Zion
Born without legs and stuck in foster care for years, teen Zion Clark finds his calling when he pursues competitive wrestling. A documentary short.
Released: 2018-08-10
Runtime: 00:11:41
Netflix ID: 80239831
Cricket Fever: Mumbai Indians
Follow Indian Premier League champions Mumbai Indians through the 2018 season in this series featuring insider insights and intense cricket action.
Released: 2019-03-01
Netflix ID: 80222770
Screwball
A steroid peddler explains how he went from an unlicensed anti-aging expert to the point man for the biggest scandal in baseball history.
Released: 2019-08-05
Runtime: 01:44:46
Netflix ID: 81047680
The Yard
Famous Russian surfer Seva Shulgin prepares to ride one of the world's most dangerous waves off the coast of Hawaii.
Released: 2020-11-04
Runtime: 00:47:12
Netflix ID: 81348926
You Cannot Kill David Arquette
Having enraged pro wrestling fans years ago with a publicity stunt, actor David Arquette attempts a quirky but authentic comeback in this documentary.
Released: 2021-01-08
Runtime: 01:30:48
Netflix ID: 81287597
Tomorrow Will Be Better
With camera in hand, Czech rider Libor Podmol charts his own journey from unknown hopeful to Freestyle MX world champion.
Released: 2021-03-29
Runtime: 01:15:14
Netflix ID: 70286369
Messner
Iconic mountain climber Reinhold Messner reviews his extraordinary exploits and the mindset that drove him to tackle the world's highest peaks.
Released: 2016-12-01
Runtime: 01:44:13
Netflix ID: 70271328
The Game Changers
Special Forces trainer James Wilks asks elite athletes to compare the merits of meat, protein and plants for building strength. Spoiler: plants win.
Released: 2019-10-15
Runtime: 01:25:41
Netflix ID: 81157840
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
This documentary follows the rising tide of Bethany Hamilton who lost her arm as a teen before making waves in pro surfing and her personal life.
Released: 2020-03-25
Runtime: 01:40:07
Netflix ID: 81097552
Home Game
This docuseries profiles unique and dangerous traditional sports from around the world, as well as the communities and cultures where they thrive.
Released: 2020-06-26
Netflix ID: 80227160
Fearless
On a journey from Brazil to the Las Vegas championships, professional bull riders risk it all to earn money, respect and titles.
Released: 2016-08-19
Netflix ID: 80078197
Resurface
A suicidal war veteran finds like-minded souls in a surf therapy program that helps traumatized soldiers heal while riding the waves.
Released: 2017-09-01
Runtime: 00:27:50
Netflix ID: 80184055
Overcoming
Tomas Gislason's documentary focuses on Bjarne Riis's work with the Danish bicycle team Team CSC during preparations for the Tour de France.
Released: 2021-02-17
Runtime: 01:48:00
Netflix ID: 70254953
Generation Iron 3
Bodybuilders come together from around the world to compete in the Mr. Olympia competition and try to achieve their goals of physical perfection.
Released: 2019-04-14
Runtime: 01:35:19
Netflix ID: 81018181
One in a Billion
Follow the journey of Satnam Singh Bhamara as he works to fulfill his dream of becoming the first India-born player to be drafted by the NBA.
Released: 2016-12-06
Runtime: 01:09:35
Netflix ID: 80142615
Counterpunch
As boxing's popularity wanes, three fighters at different stages of their career make sacrifices to pursue their dreams of becoming champions.
Released: 2017-06-16
Runtime: 01:31:01
Netflix ID: 80049873
Coach Snoop
Fueled by his own rough upbringing, Snoop Dogg creates a youth football league to keep at-risk kids off the streets and focused on their goals.
Released: 2018-02-02
Netflix ID: 80157137
Streif: One Hell of a Ride
The Streif torments even the world's most elite skiers. This documentary details one of the planet's most dangerous downhill race courses.
Released: 2018-11-15
Runtime: 02:00:14
Netflix ID: 80204404
A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story
Juan Manuel Fangio was the Formula One king, winning five world championships in the early 1950s â before protective gear or safety features were used.
Released: 2020-03-20
Runtime: 01:32:30
Netflix ID: 80227556
Attila
This sports documentary goes behind the scenes in the world of mixed martial arts while chronicling the life story of MMA champion Attila VĂ©gh.
Released: 2021-05-01
Runtime: 02:00:00
Netflix ID: 81398285
Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story
Injuries sidelined the bright career of New York Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang. This documentary captures his relentless battle back to the majors.
Released: 2019-03-15
Runtime: 01:37:36
Netflix ID: 81024308
Little Miss Sumo
In an ancient sport traditionally reserved for men, 20-year-old female sumo prodigy Hiyori attempts to revolutionize Japanâs national pastime.
Released: 2019-10-28
Runtime: 00:19:42
Netflix ID: 81110394
Infinite Football
After a career-ending injury, a former Romanian soccer star-turned-bureaucrat sets out to redesign the rules of the worldâs most popular sport.
Released: 2019-12-10
Runtime: 01:10:03
Netflix ID: 81060148
Antoine Griezmann: The Making of a Legend
With heart and determination, Antoine Griezmann overcame his small stature to become one of the worldâs top soccer players and a World Cup champion.
Released: 2019-03-21
Runtime: 01:00:27
Netflix ID: 81049949
Ronaldo
A portrait of famed Portuguese soccer hero Cristiano Ronaldo charts his career and personal life, offering a glimpse of how he handles stardom.
Released: 2016-04-09
Runtime: 01:32:29
Netflix ID: 80083753
Anelka: Misunderstood
Inscrutable, incomparable or both? Famed French footballer Nicolas Anelkaâs controversial legacy is explored in this in-depth documentary.
Released: 2020-08-05
Runtime: 01:34:48
Netflix ID: 81015566
Boca Juniors Confidential
Players, fans and staff of soccer powerhouse Boca Juniors provide an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Argentina's legendary club.
Released: 2018-09-14
Netflix ID: 80220035
Calum von Moger: Unbroken
Bodybuilder and two-time Mr. Universe, Calum von Moger, reflects on his rise to fame and battle to come back from a debilitating injury.
Released: 2019-08-12
Runtime: 01:33:03
Netflix ID: 81146011
The Second Game
Watching the replay of a soccer match from 25 years prior, Adrian Porumboiu and his son discuss the game, in which Adrian refereed.
Released: 2019-12-10
Runtime: 01:36:35
Netflix ID: 70302802
Generation Iron 2
New-generation bodybuilding stars -- including Rich Piana, Kai Greene and Calum von Moger -- share their experiences competing in the demanding sport.
Released: 2017-10-01
Runtime: 01:46:30
Netflix ID: 80172937
The Playbook
Coaches with championship résumés share their personal rules for success in sports and life in this reflective and inspiring documentary series.
Released: 2020-09-22
Netflix ID: 81025735
Born Racer
In this all-access pass, IndyCar champion Scott Dixon and his team navigate the risks on the road in the quest to win it all.
Released: 2020-07-09
Runtime: 01:28:38
Netflix ID: 81022360
Accomplice
Traverse the globe with the world's top riders as they pedal through rugged terrain and majestic locations in this visual homage to the bicycle.
Released: 2021-01-27
Runtime: 00:52:00
Netflix ID: 81354556
Pedal the World
Over the course of one memorable and adventure-filled year, Felix Starck documents his 18,000-kilometer bicycle journey across 22 countries.
Released: 2018-06-01
Runtime: 01:24:50
Netflix ID: 80245626
Roll With Me
Backed by a crew of unlikely allies, newly sober paraplegic Gabriel Cordell teams up with his nephew for a grueling wheelchair trek across America.
Released: 2018-12-01
Runtime: 01:30:13
Netflix ID: 81024500
Losers
In a 'winning is everything' society, how do we handle failure? This series profiles athletes who have turned the agony of defeat into human triumph.
Released: 2019-02-21
Netflix ID: 80198306
Le Tour: My Last 49 Days
A cancer patient resolves to defy his fatal diagnosis and embarks upon a grueling challenge -- as a cyclist in the Tour de France.
Released: 2019-09-13
Runtime: 01:36:37
Netflix ID: 81162844
Limitless
This documentary follows eight women in India who struggle with self-confidence and society's expectations but rediscover themselves through running.
Released: 2019-10-01
Runtime: 00:59:25
Netflix ID: 81191254
Guillermo Vilas: Settling the Score
An Argentine journalist strives to prove that his countryman, tennis star Guillermo Vilas, was wrongly denied the No. 1 world ranking in the 1970s.
Released: 2020-10-30
Runtime: 01:34:53
Netflix ID: 81037873
Tony Parker: The Final Shot
This film examines the background and career of Tony Parker, whose determination led him to become arguably the greatest French basketball player.
Released: 2021-01-07
Runtime: 01:38:48
Netflix ID: 81274937
We Are: The Brooklyn Saints
A Brooklyn youth football program and its selfless coaches provide a safe haven for kids to compete and learn lessons that will take them far in life.
Released: 2021-01-29
Netflix ID: 81139973
#Rucker50
This documentary celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Harlem sports program that has inspired countless city kids to become pro basketball players.
Released: 2016-12-01
Runtime: 00:56:18
Netflix ID: 80147908
Becoming Champions
This series looks at the stories behind the athletes and countries that have achieved World Cup champion status.
Released: 2018-08-01
Netflix ID: 80226279
Alexis Viera: A Story of Surviving
After being shot during a robbery in Colombia and losing sensation in his legs, Uruguayan soccer star Alexis Viera finds a new sense of purpose.
Released: 2019-03-20
Runtime: 01:08:59
Netflix ID: 81033107
River, el mĂĄs grande siempre
Experience the highlights of Argentine soccer team Club Atlético River Plate's long history, from its early development to its major victories.
Released: 2019-07-05
Runtime: 01:44:56
Netflix ID: 80223153
Anderswo: Allein in Afrika
In this travel documentary, an artist from Germany takes a yearlong, 15,000-kilometer trek across Africa by bicycle, recording his adventures.
Released: 2019-12-15
Runtime: 01:38:40
Netflix ID: 81231949
Meu Tricolor de Aço
For the centenary of the Fortaleza Esporte Clube, experts, players and fans remember the Brazilian football club's triumphs, trials and cultural legacy.
Released: 2019-12-16
Runtime: 01:06:15
Netflix ID: 81211690
XV: Beyond the Tryline
Set against the 2015 Rugby World Cup, this documentary captures the allure of rugby as told by fans, players and others who have touched the game.
Released: 2020-03-18
Runtime: 01:31:23
Netflix ID: 81218397
The Least Expected Day: Inside the Movistar Team 2019
Pro cyclingâs Movistar Team sets their sights on victory while on the road as they face challenges, controversy and internal conflict.
Released: 2020-03-26
Netflix ID: 81130094
Through My Father's Eyes: The Ronda Rousey Story
This documentary chronicles former Olympian and UFC champion Ronda Rousey's ascent to iconic status in the world of mixed martial arts.
Released: 2020-03-31
Runtime: 01:44:29
Netflix ID: 80168034
Especial 20 años FĂștbol de Primera
Revisit the emotional bouts and memorable highlights from the past two decades in this special celebrating esteemed TV show "FĂștbol de Primera."
Released: 2020-05-20
Netflix ID: 81284511
El lĂmite infinito
From early struggles to his climb up the Himalayas, Jean Maggi gets profiled in this documentary that highlights his advancement of adaptive sports.
Released: 2020-05-27
Runtime: 00:47:44
Netflix ID: 81271525
Beyond the Boundary: ICC Women's T20 World Cup Australia 2020
With highlights from the 2020 tourney, this program offers an inside look at the global showcase for women's cricket ĂąâŹâ the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
Released: 2020-08-15
Runtime: 00:59:28
Netflix ID: 81317287
Under the name of Samurai-Japan National Baseball Team SAMURAI JAPAN 800 days-
From Atsunori Inabaâs first day as team manager, cameras followed Japanâs national baseball team, better known as Samurai Japan, for 800 gripping days.
Released: 2020-09-05
Runtime: 01:48:54
Netflix ID: 81294672
BÄdziesz legendÄ , czĆowieku
Get an inside look into the Polish national soccer team as it competes in the EURO 2012, which was hosted by Poland for the first time in history.
Released: 2020-09-15
Runtime: 01:17:17
Netflix ID: 81277566
Surf Siberia
From the Baltic Sea to the Kamchatka peninsula, the search for the perfect wave powers this documentary on surf culture in Russia.
Released: 2020-11-04
Runtime: 01:19:53
Netflix ID: 81348918
Skywalk Above Prague
From intricate planning to focused training, this documentary follows Tatiana Mosio-Bongong as she dares to cross the Vltava River on a tightrope.
Released: 2021-02-03
Runtime: 00:51:09
Netflix ID: 81398288
Biking Borders
Best friends Max and Nono bike from Berlin to Beijing, collecting donations to build a school for a unique fundraising adventure in this documentary.
Released: 2021-02-19
Runtime: 01:29:15
Netflix ID: 81405382
Pelé
Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures PelĂ©âs extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero.
Released: 2021-02-24
Runtime: 01:48:54
Netflix ID: 81074673