Movies Like Bruno Sammartino Behind The Championship Belt

If you liked Bruno Sammartino Behind The Championship Belt (2006), a movie, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
You Cannot Kill David Arquette (2020)
★ 6.7/10
Following his infamous championship as part of a marketing stunt for the film Ready to Rumble, David Arquette is widely known as the most hated man in pro-wrestling worldwide. Nearly 20 years after he "won" the initial…
2
Queen of the Ring (2025)
★ 6.8/10
In a time when pro wrestling for women was illegal all over the country, a small town single mother embraces the danger to change culture as she dominates America's most masculine sport to become the first million…
3
Andre the Giant (2018)
★ 7.3/10
An ambitious and wide-ranging documentary exploring Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated career in WWE, and his forays in the entertainment world.
4
Foxcatcher (2014)
★ 6.7/10
The greatest Olympic Wrestling Champion brother team joins Team Foxcatcher led by multimillionaire sponsor John E. du Pont as they train for the 1988 games in Seoul - a union that leads to unlikely circumstances.
5
Beyond the Mat (1999)
★ 7.3/10
A heartfelt documentary focusing on the day-to-day lives of professional wrestlers, some on the rise, some on the wane, and others fighting for their lives.
6
Sly (2023)
★ 7.2/10
His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.
7
The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)
★ 7.4/10
A down-on-his-luck crab fisherman embarks on a journey to get a young man with Down syndrome to a professional wrestling school in rural North Carolina and away from the retirement home where he’s lived for the past…
8
Bleed for This (2016)
★ 6.8/10
The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza, who after a near fatal car crash, which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sports most incredible comebacks.
9
Perfect Addiction (2023)
★ 6.8/10
A female boxing trainer discovers that her champion cage-fighter boyfriend has been cheating on her with her sister and decides to seek revenge by training up his arch-rival to challenge him.
10
Man on the Moon (1999)
★ 7.2/10
The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.
11
F.I.S.T. (1978)
★ 6.5/10
Johnny Kovak joins the Teamsters trade-union in a local chapter in the 1930s and works his way up in the organization. As he climbs higher and higher his methods become more ruthless and finally senator Madison starts…
12
Cassandro (2023)
★ 6.7/10
The true story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso that rises to international stardom after he creates the character Cassandro, the “Liberace of Lucha Libre.” In the process, he upends not just the…
13
Embattled (2020)
★ 6.7/10
The eldest son of a ruthlessly tough MMA champion must fight his way out of the abusive cycle his father has continued.
14
The Resurrection of Jake The Snake (2015)
★ 7.5/10
A fallen professional wrestling superstar battles his past demons in a struggle to reclaim his life and the family that has given up on him.
15
Lion Fist (2026)
★ 7.1/10
Martial arts fighter Joe goes to prison for four years and takes his wife's blame for a drug bust. After his release, he learns that his son needs expensive surgery because of a life-threatening tumor. Joe's only…
16
Love Me Love Me (2026)
★ 6.1/10
After her brother's death, June moves to Milan for a fresh start, finding comfort in Will, the perfect honor student at her new international school. But when his troubled best friend James—hiding a dangerous life in…
17
Pamela, a love story (2023)
★ 7/10
In her own words, through personal video and diaries, Pamela Anderson shares the story of her rise to fame, rocky romances and infamous sex tape scandal.
18
Tyson (2008)
★ 6.8/10
Director James Toback takes an unflinching, uncompromising look at the life of Mike Tyson--almost solely from the perspective of the man himself. TYSON alternates between the controversial boxer addressing the camera…
19
Hands of Stone (2016)
★ 6.6/10
The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives.
20
Lovelace (2013)
★ 6/10
Story of Linda Lovelace, who is used and abused by the porn industry at the behest of her coercive husband, before taking control of her life.