Shows Like American Ninja Warrior

If you liked American Ninja Warrior (2009), a reality 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
American Gladiators (1988)
★ 5.8/10Also reality
American Gladiators is an American competition television program that aired weekly in syndication from September 1989 to May 1996. The series matched a cast of amateur athletes against each other, as well as against…
2
Hyperdrive (2019)
★ 7.1/10Also reality
Elite street racers from around the world test their limits in supercharged custom cars on the biggest, baddest automotive obstacle course ever built.
3
The Titan Games (2019)
★ 6.4/10Also reality
Dwayne Johnson redefines the athletic competition, giving exceptional men and women from all walks of life the chance to test their physical strength and mental fortitude for the chance to battle on Mount Olympus in…
4
The Amazing Race (2001)
★ 6.9/10Also reality
This reality competition sees teams embark on a trek around the world to amazing destinations where they must compete in a series of challenges, some mental and some physical. Only when the tasks are completed will…
5
Ultimate Beastmaster (2017)
★ 6.1/10Also reality
In this intense obstacle course series, elite athletes from the U.S. and other countries compete for cash prizes, individual glory and national pride.
6
The Challenge (1998)
★ 7.2/10Also reality
Each Challenge pits numerous cast members from past seasons of reality shows against each other, dividing them into two separate teams according to different criteria, such as gender, which show they first appeared on…
7
Chopped (2009)
★ 6.5/10Also reality
A high energy, fast paced cooking competition that challenges four up-and-coming chefs to turn a selection of everyday ingredients into an extraordinary three-course meal. After each course, a contestant gets “chopped”…
8
Fear Factor (2001)
★ 5.8/10Also reality
Competition reality series in which contestants must decide if they have the guts and determination to face their fears while outpacing the competition.
9
Beast Games (2024)
★ 7.4/10Also reality
I gathered 1,000 people to fight for $5,000,000, the LARGEST cash prize in TV history! We're also giving away a private island, Lamborghinis, and millions more in cash throughout the competition! Go watch to see the…
10
Floor Is Lava (2020)
★ 6.5/10Also reality
Teams compete to navigate rooms flooded with lava by leaping from chairs, hanging from curtains and swinging from chandeliers.
11
Beat Bobby Flay (2013)
★ 6.5/10Also reality
Two talented chefs go head-to-head for the chance to Beat Bobby Flay. To get to Bobby the chefs must first face off against each other, creating a spectacular dish with a secret ingredient of Bobby's choice. Judges…
12
Total Wipeout (2009)
★ 6.1/10Also reality
Each week, 20 contestants compete in a series of challenges in an attempt to win £10,000. These challenges are based in large pools of water or mud and generally involve large assault courses that participants must…
13
World of Dance (2017)
★ 8.2/10Also reality
Dancers battle in heats of artistry, precision and athleticism in this reality-competition show.
14
Street Outlaws (2013)
★ 8/10Also reality
From a 1969 Chevy Nova to a race-ready farm truck, the vehicles - and their drivers - come in all shapes and sizes and have one thing in common: the need for speed. But according to the STREET OUTLAWS of Oklahoma City…
15
LEGO Masters (2020)
★ 7.3/10Also reality
Teams of LEGO enthusiasts go head-to-head, with infinite possibilities and an unlimited supply of LEGO bricks. Teams of two will compete against each other in ambitious brick-building challenges to be crowned the…
16
Iron Chef America (2005)
★ 6.6/10Also reality
American cooking show based on Fuji Television's Iron Chef, and is the second American adaptation of the series, following the failed Iron Chef USA. Like the original Japanese program, the program is a culinary game…
17
Jet Lag: The Game (2022)
★ 9.4/10Also reality
Jet Lag: The Game is a travel competition show where instead of traveling to the competitions, travel is the competition. Each season brings a new game where the world is the board, with players competing against each…
18
Dancing with the Stars (2005)
★ 6.2/10Also reality
The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. Enjoy sizzling salsas, sambas and spray-tans as they vie for the…
19
Guy's Grocery Games (2013)
★ 5.8/10Also reality
Guy Fieri sends four talented chefs running through the aisles in a high stakes, high skills, grocery store cooking competition. The chefs are hit by real-world challenges like finding workarounds when all the…
20
Face Off (2011)
★ 7/10Also reality
In this competition/elimination series, special effects make-up artists participate in elaborate challenges for a grand prize and the honor of being Hollywood's next great effects artist.