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As we wait for the next two episodes of the brilliant The Last Dance – which tells the story of Michael Jordan and the untouchable ’90s Bulls – we thought we’d talk you through some of the best sports documentaries you can find on Netflix. Hold onto your balls...
Gascoigne (2015)
You can probably work out what this one’s about. A no-holds-barred interview with one of the most talented and enigmatic footballers England has ever known. Gazza being Gazza. Unmissable.
You can probably work out what this one’s about. A no-holds-barred interview with one of the most talented and enigmatic footballers England has ever known. Gazza being Gazza. Unmissable.
Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001)
Telling the story of the Zephyr skateboarding team of the ‘70s. They started skating to kill time as they waited for better waves to surf. They accidentally created a new sport, a new subculture, and a new way of life.
Telling the story of the Zephyr skateboarding team of the ‘70s. They started skating to kill time as they waited for better waves to surf. They accidentally created a new sport, a new subculture, and a new way of life.
Icarus (2017)
In his Oscar-winning film, an American cyclist plunges into a vast doping scandal involving a Russian scientist – Putin’s most-wanted whistleblower.
In his Oscar-winning film, an American cyclist plunges into a vast doping scandal involving a Russian scientist – Putin’s most-wanted whistleblower.
The Least Expected Day: Inside the Movistar Team 2019 (1 season)
Pro cycling’s Team Movistar set their sights on victory on the road as they face challenges, controversy and internal conflict.
Pro cycling’s Team Movistar set their sights on victory on the road as they face challenges, controversy and internal conflict.
Sunderland ’Til I Die (2 seasons)
Everything was in place for this to be a tale of redemption. It *may* not have worked out that way, but if you ever wanted to see what a football club means to a city, watch the opening scenes of the first episode.
Everything was in place for this to be a tale of redemption. It *may* not have worked out that way, but if you ever wanted to see what a football club means to a city, watch the opening scenes of the first episode.
Cheer (1 season)
If you don’t think college cheerleading is a sport, then frankly you’re wrong, and coach Monica Aldama will happily tell you why. The jeopardy and tension in this 6 part documentary is unrivalled. GO NAVARRO.
If you don’t think college cheerleading is a sport, then frankly you’re wrong, and coach Monica Aldama will happily tell you why. The jeopardy and tension in this 6 part documentary is unrivalled. GO NAVARRO.
Last Chance U (4 seasons)
Like Cheer, but with American football and fewer concussions. Follow US junior college teams through an entire season, paying special attention to the rather unexpected ending of S1.
Like Cheer, but with American football and fewer concussions. Follow US junior college teams through an entire season, paying special attention to the rather unexpected ending of S1.
Bobby Robson: More than a Manager (2018)
The people that knew him best tell the story of one of the most beloved English managers of all time.
The people that knew him best tell the story of one of the most beloved English managers of all time.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive (2 seasons)
Get unprecedented access behind the scenes of one of the world’s most elite sports. And watch @danielricciardo call Netflix a bunch of c***s.
Get unprecedented access behind the scenes of one of the world’s most elite sports. And watch @danielricciardo call Netflix a bunch of c***s.
The Dawn Wall (2017)
Cameras follow Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson as they take on the staggering challenge of free-climbing Yosemite's most formidable rock formation. Don’t look down.
Cameras follow Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson as they take on the staggering challenge of free-climbing Yosemite's most formidable rock formation. Don’t look down.
Team Foxcatcher (2016)
Sports documentary meets horrifying true crime. 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.
Sports documentary meets horrifying true crime. 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.
Q Ball (2019)
Executive produced by NBA star Kevin Durant, hardened convicts at San Quentin State Prison take their shots at redemption while navigating personal struggles by bonding through basketball.
Executive produced by NBA star Kevin Durant, hardened convicts at San Quentin State Prison take their shots at redemption while navigating personal struggles by bonding through basketball.
The Battered Bastards of Baseball (2014)
The colourful true story of the Portland Mavericks – a scrappy, independent baseball team of underdogs started by actor Bing Russell (Kurt Russell’s dad, because why not) in the 1970s.
The colourful true story of the Portland Mavericks – a scrappy, independent baseball team of underdogs started by actor Bing Russell (Kurt Russell’s dad, because why not) in the 1970s.
Sir Alex Ferguson: Secrets of Success (2015)
Sir Alex sits down with Nick Robinson to discuss what it was that made him the greatest manager of the Premier League era. Can you guess what he thought of Liverpool’s ’96 cup final suits?
Sir Alex sits down with Nick Robinson to discuss what it was that made him the greatest manager of the Premier League era. Can you guess what he thought of Liverpool’s ’96 cup final suits?
First Team: Juventus (1 season)
Basically exactly the same as Sunderland ’Til I Die in every way, except the stripes are a different colour...
Basically exactly the same as Sunderland ’Til I Die in every way, except the stripes are a different colour...
The Short Game (2013)
Who knew the world of kids’ golf tournaments was quite so intense? Do they want to be the next Tiger Woods? Sure. Do their parents want it more? No comment.
Who knew the world of kids’ golf tournaments was quite so intense? Do they want to be the next Tiger Woods? Sure. Do their parents want it more? No comment.
Stop at Nothing: The Lance Armstrong Story (2014)
If you don’t know what the Lance Armstrong story is then you’re probably reading the wrong thread, but it’s always worth reminding yourself of exactly what went on.
If you don’t know what the Lance Armstrong story is then you’re probably reading the wrong thread, but it’s always worth reminding yourself of exactly what went on.
Rooney: The Man Behind the Goals (2015)
England’s third most successful goalscorer @GaryLineker meets England’s *most* successful goalscorer Wayne Rooney to talk about lots of things, including scoring goals.
England’s third most successful goalscorer @GaryLineker meets England’s *most* successful goalscorer Wayne Rooney to talk about lots of things, including scoring goals.
Cricket Fever: Mumbai Indians (1 season)
Follow Indian Premier League champions Mumbai Indians through the 2018 season in this series featuring insider insights and intense cricket action. Basically “Mumbai ‘Til I Die”.
Follow Indian Premier League champions Mumbai Indians through the 2018 season in this series featuring insider insights and intense cricket action. Basically “Mumbai ‘Til I Die”.
Fightworld (1 season)
Actor and martial artist Frank Grillo explores and experiences the diverse fighting techniques found in cultures around the world.
Actor and martial artist Frank Grillo explores and experiences the diverse fighting techniques found in cultures around the world.
Maradona in Mexico (1 season)
If you’re not already sold by the title there’s something wrong with you, BUT here’s the sell: “In this docuseries Diego Maradona comes to Culiacán, the heart of the Sinaloa Cartel, to save the local team, the Dorados, and maybe himself, too.”
If you’re not already sold by the title there’s something wrong with you, BUT here’s the sell: “In this docuseries Diego Maradona comes to Culiacán, the heart of the Sinaloa Cartel, to save the local team, the Dorados, and maybe himself, too.”
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