Shows Like We Are the Champions

If you liked We Are the Champions (2020), a documentary series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
TYSON (2026)
★ 8.5/10Also documentary
Explore the explosive life of Mike Tyson — one of the most feared and fascinating figures in sports history.
2
Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018)
★ 6.4/10Also documentary
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
3
Dark Side of the Ring (2019)
★ 8.3/10Also documentary
Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling.
4
Formula 1: Drive to Survive (2019)
★ 8.2/10Also documentary
Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane — both on and off the track — during each cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.
5
Pee-wee as Himself (2025)
★ 7.9/10Also documentary
A kaleidoscopic portrait told in two parts tracing the life of the imaginative artist.
6
History 101 (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary
Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
7
World War II with Tom Hanks (2026)
★ 8.3/10Also documentary
Explores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and the human cost of total war.
8
Last Chance U (2016)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary
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.
9
Cheer (2020)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary
The stakes on the mat are high, but for these cheerleaders, the only thing more brutal than their workouts and more exceptional than their performances are the stories of adversity and triumph behind the athletes…
10
Medal of Honor (2018)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary
Honoring service members whose courage merited the awarding of a Medal of Honor, this docudrama series re-creates their inspiring true stories.
11
Mind Field (2017)
★ 8.2/10Also documentary
Explore the surprising things we know (and don’t know) about why people are the way they are through expert interviews, rare footage from historical experiments, and brand-new, ground-breaking demonstrations of human…
12
Hulk Hogan: Real American (2026)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary
Before he was Hulk Hogan, he was Terry Bollea. Uncover the man behind the legend in this unfiltered documentary featuring his very last interview.
13
How to Become a Mob Boss (2023)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary
This darkly satirical how-to guide explores the rise and fall of history's most notorious mob bosses and their tactics for success.
14
George Carlin's American Dream (2022)
★ 7.9/10Also documentary
A look at the life and work of legendary comedian George Carlin.
15
The New York Times Presents (2020)
★ 7/10Also documentary
A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time.
16
Abstract: The Art of Design (2017)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary
Step inside the minds of the most innovative designers in a variety of disciplines and learn how design impacts every aspect of life.
17
Losers (2019)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary
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.
18
Dirty Money (2018)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary
From crippling payday loans to cars that cheat emissions tests, this investigative series exposes brazen acts of corporate greed and corruption.
19
Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men (2019)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary
Transcending the music documentary genre by creating a new lane that merges music, socio-cultural commentary and and intimate family portrait of the Wu-Tang Clan.
20
Trust Me: The False Prophet (2026)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary
In this true-crime documentary, a cult expert and filmmaker infiltrate a polygamist sect to expose a self-proclaimed prophet and bring him to justice.