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Movies like Gym Buddy (2017)

The best movies like Gym Buddy (2017) are Perfect Addiction (2023), Burn After Reading (2008) and Stick It (2006). If Gym Buddy hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Perfect Addiction (2023)

    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.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Burn After Reading (2008)

    When a disc containing memoirs of a former CIA analyst falls into the hands of gym employees, Linda and Chad, they see a chance to make enough money for Linda to have life-changing cosmetic surgery. Predictably, events whirl out of control for the duo, and those in their orbit.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Stick It (2006)

    Haley is a naturally gifted athlete but, with her social behavior, the teen seems intent on squandering her abilities. After a final brush with the law, a judge sentences her to an elite gymnastics academy run by a legendary, hard-nosed coach. Once there, Haley's rebellious attitude wins her both friends and enemies.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. Boot Camp (2024)

    Unathletic Whitney Carmichael signs up for an intense summer boot camp to reinvent herself and falls for her personal trainer. She then finds the strength to embrace her true self and ignore the others' expectations.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. Vision Quest (1985)

    A high school wrestler in Spokane, Washington has trouble focusing on his training regimen when a beautiful young drifter takes up temporary residence at his home.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. Teen Wolf (1985)

    When a shy teenager's new-found powers help him score at basketball - and with the popular girls - he has some pretty hairy decisions to make.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Kissing Is the Easy Part (2026)

    Sean's gunning for MIT. Flora's ditching the SAT. A secret deal with her tenured parents sparks a romance that challenges everything they believe in.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Cars 3 (2017)

    Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen finds himself pushed to the brink—and suddenly, the champion who once ruled the track is fighting just to stay in the race. With his career hanging in the balance, McQueen must turn to an ambitious young race technician with a plan of her own, draw strength from the legacy of the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and risk everything on one last shot at glory.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. Ladies First (2026)

    An arrogant but charismatic ladies' man finds his life of money, power and casual flings upended when he wakes up in a parallel world dominated by women.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  10. Hands of Stone (2016)

    The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. We Are Marshall (2006)

    When a plane crash claims the lives of members of the Marshall University football team and some of its fans, the team's new coach and his surviving players try to keep the football program alive.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. In the Loop (2009)

    The US President and the UK Prime Minister are planning on launching a war in the Middle East, but—behind the scenes—government officials and advisers are either promoting the war or are trying to prevent it.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. The Cut (2025)

    A retired boxer intends to return to the ring for one last shot at the title, but first he must make the weight. Holed up in a room in Las Vegas with an unscrupulous trainer, he embarks on an intensive and illegal weight-cutting program.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  14. Saturday Night Fever (1977)

    Tony spends his Saturdays at a disco where his stylish moves raise his popularity among the patrons. But his life outside the disco is not easy and things change when he gets attracted to Stephanie.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Pain & Gain (2013)

    Daniel Lugo, manager of the Sun Gym in 1990s Miami, decides that there is only one way to achieve his version of the American dream: extortion. To achieve his goal, he recruits musclemen Paul and Adrian as accomplices. After several failed attempts, they abduct rich businessman Victor Kershaw and convince him to sign over all his assets to them. But when Kershaw makes it out alive, authorities are reluctant to believe his story.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. Spa Weekend (2026)

    Four lifelong friends realize that somewhere between careers, relationships, families, and everyday responsibilities, they’ve forgotten how to take care of themselves and each other. Burned out and overdue for a break, the women escape to a luxury spa retreat for an unforgettable weekend dedicated to fun, laughter, and a lot of really bad decisions.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Heatwave (2022)

    A woman's life takes an unexpected turn when she falls for her boss's wife. She must soon defend herself as she becomes entangled in a web of malice.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. You Cannot Kill David Arquette (2020)

    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 title, through ups and downs in his career, with his family, and with his struggles with addiction, David Arquette seeks redemption by returning to the ring...for real this time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. The Last Kumite (2024)

    When shady businessman Ron Hall kidnaps his daughter, retired karate champion Michael Rivers is forced to enter a deadly illegal Kumite tournament in Bulgaria. Enlisting the help of seasoned trainers Master Loren and Julie Jackson, he discovers other fighters face the same desperate struggle to save their loved ones.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Snack Shack (2024)

    Inseparable best friends AJ and Moose decide to run the local pool's snack shack after their plan to sell home-brewed beer goes down the drain. Things take a turn when they meet Brooke, an effortlessly cool lifeguard who puts their big plans, and friendship, at risk.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Gym Buddy?

The closest matches to Gym Buddy are Perfect Addiction (2023), Burn After Reading (2008) and Stick It (2006). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Gym Buddy?

Start with Perfect Addiction (2023), the closest match to Gym Buddy.

What is the highest-rated movie like Gym Buddy?

Snack Shack (2024), rated 7.4/10 by 326 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Gym Buddy?

Spa Weekend (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Gym Buddy?

Yes: Perfect Addiction (2023), Burn After Reading (2008) and Stick It (2006).

How are movies similar to Gym Buddy chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Gym Buddy, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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