Movies like Jillian Michaels: Ripped in 30 (2011)
The best movies like Jillian Michaels: Ripped in 30 (2011) are Facing Ali (2009), Harmontown (2014) and The Battered Bastards of Baseball (2014). If Jillian Michaels: Ripped in 30 hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Jillian Michaels: Ripped in 30
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- NewestA Toxic Love Story (2026)Released 2026
Facing Ali (2009)
Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHarmontown (2014)
A comedic, brutally honest documentary following self-destructive TV writer Dan Harmon as he takes his live podcast on a national tour.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Battered Bastards of Baseball (2014)
Hollywood veteran Bing Russell creates the only independent baseball team in the country—alarming the baseball establishment and sparking the meteoric rise of the 1970s Portland Mavericks.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisOrgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste (2022)
A sexual wellness company gains fame and followers, then members come forward with shocking allegations.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe September Issue (2009)
A documentary chronicling Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour's preparations for the 2007 fall-fashion issue.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God (2012)
Alex Gibney explores the charged issue of pedophilia in the Catholic Church, following a trail from the first known protest against clerical sexual abuse in the United States and all way to the Vatican.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisA Toxic Love Story (2026)
A string of threatening emails escalates into a revenge plot involving a newly married US marshal and his ex-girlfriend.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMarvel's Behind the Mask (2021)
A documentary special that explores the power of identity behind the iconic superheroes we know and love today. These legendary Marvel creations and stories have not only reflected the world outside our window – they have become a reflection of our own identities and who we truly are.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
Go behind the scenes with stars, puppeteers and creators as they bring Jim Henson's magical world of Thra back to life in a sweeping fantasy series.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBeyond the Mat (1999)
A heartfelt documentary focusing on the day-to-day lives of professional wrestlers, some on the rise, some on the wane, and others fighting for their lives.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisCome See Me in the Good Light (2025)
In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007)
The definitive 3½-hour documentary about the troubled creation and enduring legacy of the science fiction classic 'Blade Runner', culled from 80 interviews and hours of never-before-seen outtakes and lost footage.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMy Mom Jayne (2025)
Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayne Mansfield, an extraordinary and complex woman.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisFather Soldier Son (2020)
When Sgt. First Class Brian Eisch is critically wounded in Afghanistan, it sets him and his sons on a journey of love, loss, redemption and legacy.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDrew: The Man Behind the Poster (2013)
A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGet Me Roger Stone (2017)
From his days of testifying at the Watergate hearings to advising recent presidential candidate Donald Trump, Roger Stone has long offended people on both sides of the political fence as a force in conservative America. Outspoken author, pundit, ahead of his time election strategist, this is his story.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLionel Messi: Destiny (2023)
Behind-the-scenes documentary about how Lionel Messi succeeded in lifting the World Cup – the only trophy to have eluded him in an incredible career.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNo Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad (2013)
A documentary about the making of season five of the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisDirty John: The Dirty Truth (2019)
John Meehan created a terrifying trap of seduction, deceit and betrayal for countless victims. The illuminating revelations into his backstory showcase a series of events that flipped switches to create a monster wired for psychopathy. Goffard exposes John’s troubled background that built the foundation for his ominous fantasy world of lies and manipulation. In addition to hearing the Newell family’s terrifying tale, John’s first wife Tonia Bales and her daughters Emily and Abigail Meehan speak out, along with other women from his past who were caught in his web of lies.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
SnoozefestMovies like thisDownloaded (2013)
A documentary that explores the downloading revolution; the kids that created it, the bands and the businesses that were affected by it, and its impact on the world at large.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJillian Michaels Cardio Kickstart (2016)
Get a taste of the highly successful infomercial workout program Jillian Michaels Body Revolution by kickstarting your body with three 30-minute calorie-blasting cardio workouts. With each workout progressing in difficulty, they will be sure to melt away fat and transform your trouble zones! Includes Cardio 1 Low-impact, Cardio 2 intermediate, and Cardio 3 high-intensity.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Vegan: Everyday Stories (2016)
A feature-length documentary that explores the lives of four remarkably different people who share a common thread - they're all vegan. The movie traces the personal journeys of an ultramarathon runner who has overcome addiction to compete in one hundred mile races, a cattle rancher's wife who creates the first cattle ranch turned farmed animal sanctuary in Texas, a food truck owner cooking up knee-buckling plant-based foods, and an 8-year-old girl who convinces her family of six to go vegan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Jillian Michaels Killer Arms & Back (2015)
Have you always wanted a sick, insane, incredible upper body? Biceps of steel, sleek toned shoulders, a shredded upper back...well, here it is: Jillian Michael's Killer Arms & Back, the fourth installment in the Killer series. You are going to look and feel amazing in that tank top, bikini or spaghetti strap dress. Killer Arms & Back offers three amazingly effective workouts that progress in difficulty. Stick with each 30-minute workout for 10 days and then progress to the next level. Jillian offers modifications for every single move, so whether you're an advanced athlete, a beginner or an intermediate exerciser, you will get the absolute most out of this program.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Jillian Michaels: Banish Fat Boost Metabolism (2008)
Fire up your metabolism with TV's top trainer, Jillian Michaels, and lose big with her fierce formula that adds strength and ab moves to dynamic cardio for increased fat loss. This 40-minute circuit workout blasts your heart rate with challenging intervals to turn up the burn and peel off the pounds. Whether you're just getting started or ready for a hardcore workout, this program will ignite your metabolism and incinerate fat to reveal a ripped, lean body!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Jillian Michaels: No More Trouble Zones (2008)
Jillian Michaels, winning trainer on NBC's "The Biggest Loser", will help you get rid of your problem areas the right way with her new "No More Trouble Zones" workout. Get into the zone with TV's kick-butt trainer, Jillian Michaels, and tackle stubborn problem areas with her surefire circuit training formula that combines upper- and lower-body sculpting moves to obliterate fat even faster. Say goodbye to saddlebags, muffin tops and wobbly arms with this heart-pounding, 40-minute circuit workout that targets trouble zones like never before. By keeping you constantly challenged, Jillian will transform your body from flab to firm in no time! Warm up and cool down before and after this grueling workout.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Bowflex 4 Step Rep (2004)
Companion exercise program for Bowflex SelectTech dumbbells that includes Arm, Chest, Leg, Back, Shoulder, and Abdominal exercises
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut (2024)
Delve into the digestive system with this lighthearted and informative documentary that demystifies the role gut health plays in our overall well-being.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisYoga Now: 50-minute Accelerated Workout (2005)
50 minutes of fast-paced hatha yoga for physical conditioning.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Yoga Burn (1998)
This yoga workout combines continual transition between essential yoga moves with resistance reps. The resulting burn shapes lean muscle, boosts metabolism, and challenges your mind.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Zane's 40lb Fat Loss Transformation (2024)
Zane went from an unhealthy and inconsistent lifestyle to being the most committed to his health and wellness journey. Watch Ilya take Zane through his journey to accomplishing the impossible. Zane started at 25.6% body fat and got down to 9.7% from June 2023 to January 2024.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
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What are the best movies like Jillian Michaels: Ripped in 30?
The closest matches to Jillian Michaels: Ripped in 30 are Facing Ali (2009), Harmontown (2014) and The Battered Bastards of Baseball (2014). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Jillian Michaels: Ripped in 30?
Start with Facing Ali (2009), the closest match to Jillian Michaels: Ripped in 30.
What is the newest movie like Jillian Michaels: Ripped in 30?
A Toxic Love Story (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Jillian Michaels: Ripped in 30?
Yes: Facing Ali (2009), Harmontown (2014) and The Battered Bastards of Baseball (2014).
How are movies similar to Jillian Michaels: Ripped in 30 chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Jillian Michaels: Ripped in 30, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.