Movies like Hard (2024)
The best movies like Hard (2024) are The Hot Spot (1990), True Romance (1993) and Wimbledon (2004). If Hard hooked you with its romance, these 22 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedTrue Romance (1993)7.5/10 from 3,241 votes
- NewestPINBALL (2026)Released 2026
The Hot Spot (1990)
Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter quickly gets into trouble with the local authorities — and the local women — after he robs a bank.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTrue Romance (1993)
Clarence marries hooker Alabama, steals cocaine from her pimp, and tries to sell it in Hollywood, while the owners of the coke try to reclaim it.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWimbledon (2004)
Britain’s Peter Colt has never quite lived up to his dreams of tennis stardom. Once ranked as high as number 11 in the world, the journeyman veteran has watched his number slip to 119 as his confidence on the court slowly ebbs away. Now, on the eve of his leaving the world of professional tennis, he’s granted a wild card, allowing him to play his final Wimbledon tournament…make that his final tournament ever.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHigh Conquest (1947)
Love and adventure on the Matterhorn mountain.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Kicking Out Shoshana (2014)
Ami Shoshan is the star of the "Sons of Jerusalem" football club, a team known for its violent, racist and homophobic fans. One unfortunate evening Shoshan flirts with a beautiful woman not knowing that she is the mistress of a local Mafia boss, “Blackie” Bokovza. The punishment for this offence is that Ami must summon a press conference and announce that he is gay.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Lorena: Light-Footed Woman (2019)
A young woman of the Tarahumara, well-known for their extraordinary long distance running abilities, wins ultramarathons seemingly out of nowhere despite running in sandals.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Fight Owens Fight: The Kevin Owens Story (2017)
For the first time ever, WWE Home Video takes you through the journey of Kevin Owens and his fight to get to the top of WWE. Hear from “The Prizefighter” himself as he talks about his career on the independent scene, getting to NXT, and his road to becoming the WWE Universal Champion. Welcome to the Kevin Owens show!
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Hold On, Until the End (2026)
Claire Ghiringhelli, a Swiss Paralympic athlete, faces sacrifices and challenges in pursuit of her dream to represent Switzerland in rowing at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. The documentary captures her dedication, physical and mental struggles, and the determination that drives her to overcome every obstacle on the path to the most significant achievement of her career.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Gamer Girl (2022)
Gamer Girl follows Allison Drouillard, a college freshman and top ranked Valorant player. While fighting off virtual enemies, she’ll recount her battles with very real ones as she balances her interest and skill in collegiate esports with everyone else’s expectations.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō (1956)
A film about sumo wrestler Wakanohana Kanji I. He was nicknamed "Devil of the dohyo" due to his excellent fighting spirit and endurance.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Untitled American Nightmare Sequel (TBA)
After winning the Royal Rumble for the second consecutive year, Cody Rhodes is on the trajectory to finish his story. Where will Cody's story take him?
Why it matches: Similar story and style
The Sheds (2020)
Examining the underlying tensions between mateship and masculinity in Australian sport in a portrayal of athletes rife with foul language, stigma, secrets, violence and nudity.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Eetti (2015)
An athlete with a rare bleeding disorder gets into a perilous situation where he has to take on a fake currency racket.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Supermen: A Story of British Wrestlers (2014)
Supermen: A Story of British Wrestlers is a feature-length documentary film focused on what it's like to live a life in wrestling.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
PINBALL (2026)
In a contemplative coming of age portrait, PINBALL follows Yosef, a spirited athlete, in Louisville, Kentucky as he dives into the memories of his journey from Iraq to America and what it means to chase his dreams in the shadow of a war that displaced his family from their Iraqi homeland.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Second Chance Champions (2023)
Second Chance Champions delves into the world of organ and tissue donation through an international event for transplant athletes. Emotions run high as competitors split their medals with those who have given them a second chance at life.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
How much do you want to win? (2022)
Ferry Svan is the son of elite athlete and skiing legend Gunde Svan, and competes against the world elite in the extreme sport timbersports. In the documentary "How Much Do You Want to Win" Ferry talks about his upbringing with his family in Vansbro and what drives him to strive for the top in this odd sport, where sawdust flies and the physical test of strength is enormous.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
KUBA (2024)
Football is much more than a simple game. It is a passion that connects people from all over the world. The players themselves have the unique ability to capture the hearts of fans and create a deep emotional connection with them. One of these outstanding players, who impresses not only with his footballing brilliance, but also with his impressive personality and life story, is Jakub Blaszczykowski. In this documentary about Jakub, also affectionately known as "Kuba", Jan Dybus tells the inspiring story of a man who consciously decided to pursue a career in football.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
I'll Go Again (1977)
This documentary by director Paul Cowan is about four athletes and a team that competed in the 1976 Olympics. They had trained courageously to be among those who would mount the podium to receive a medal. None of them did, but was it worth the effort? I'll Go Again answers the question.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
The Wrestlers: Fighting with My Family (2012)
A year in the life of the Knight wrestling dynasty from suburban Norfolk, a family who pack a real punch... often at each other.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Untitled Michael Jordan / Washington Wizards Documentary (TBA)
Upcoming documentary about Michael Jordan's stint with the Washington Wizards from 2001 to 2003.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Hard?
The closest matches to Hard are The Hot Spot (1990), True Romance (1993) and Wimbledon (2004). Below are 19 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Hard?
Start with The Hot Spot (1990), the closest match to Hard.
What is the highest-rated movie like Hard?
True Romance (1993), rated 7.5/10 by 3,241 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Hard?
PINBALL (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there French movies like Hard?
The closest matches are in other languages.
How are movies similar to Hard chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Hard, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.