Movies like OM : A jamais les premiers (2008)
The best movies like OM : A jamais les premiers (2008) are Antoine Griezmann: The Making of a Legend (2019), The Bus: A French Football Mutiny (2026) and Lionel Messi: Destiny (2023). If OM : A jamais les premiers hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
OM : A jamais les premiers
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- NewestA Toxic Love Story (2026)Released 2026
- In FrenchAntoine Griezmann: The Making of a Legend (2019)Also in French
Antoine Griezmann: The Making of a Legend (2019)
With heart and determination, Antoine Griezmann overcame his small stature to become one of the world's top soccer players and a World Cup champion.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Bus: A French Football Mutiny (2026)
This documentary revisits the French football team's controversial 2010 World Cup and the bus strike that sparked global headlines and national outrage.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 thisTake the Ball, Pass the Ball (2018)
Take the Ball, Pass the Ball is the definitive story of the greatest football team ever assembled. For four explosive years, Pep Guardiola's Barça produced the greatest football in history, seducing fans around the world. In this exclusive, first-hand account of events between 2008 and 2012, the players themselves reveal the tension of the bitter Guardiola-Mourinho rivalry, the emotion of Abidal's fight back from cancer to lift the European Cup and how Messi, the best footballer the world's ever seen, was almost rejected by Barça as a 13-year-old.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisAvatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022)
An inside look at one of the most anticipated movie sequels ever with James Cameron and cast.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Class of ‘92 (2013)
A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville). The film covers the period 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United's European Cup triumph.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Figo Affair: The Transfer That Changed Football (2022)
This documentary spotlights one of the most contentious deals in football history and the extraordinary player at the center of the storm: Luís Figo.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAnelka: Misunderstood (2020)
Bad boy or football genius? Famed French footballer Nicolas Anelka's controversial legacy is examined in an unflinching documentary.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 thisSidney (2022)
This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMaradona by Kusturica (2008)
A documentary on Argentinean soccer star Diego Maradona, regarded by many as the world's greatest modern player.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGilbert (2017)
The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFacing 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 thisCristiano Ronaldo: World at His Feet (2014)
Cristiano Ronaldo: The World at His Feet follows the footballer from his beginnings in Portugal, breakthrough start with Manchester United and current career at Real Madrid.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisEarth: One Amazing Day (2017)
An astonishing journey revealing the awesome power of the natural world. Over the course of one single day, we track the sun from the highest mountains to the remotest islands to exotic jungles.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAvatar: Creating the World of Pandora (2010)
The Making-of James Cameron's Avatar. It shows interesting parts of the work on the set.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 thisUncle Yanco (1967)
While in San Francisco for the promotion of her last film in October 1967, Agnès Varda, tipped by her friend Tom Luddy, gets to know a relative she had never heard of before, Jean Varda, nicknamed "Yanco". This hitherto unknown uncle lives on a boat in Sausalito, is a painter, has adopted a hippie lifestyle and loves life. The meeting is a very happy one.
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 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 thisThe Oklahoma Heisman (2006)
Ed Harris narrates this feature length documentary which takes a look at how Billy Vessels, Steve Owens, Billy Sims and Jason White became the first four Heisman Trophy winners for the University of Oklahoma.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
The Lord of Milan (2018)
The Lord of Milan is a documentary produced by LeftLion. If tells the story of Herbert Kilpin, who was born in Nottingham in 1870. He worked at the Adams Building in the Lace Market as a Lace assistant, before moving to Italy in the 1890s. From there he went on to found European football giants AC Milan. The film was inspired by Nottingham author Robert Nieri’s novel of the same name. Robert stars in the film alongside former AC Milan players Daniele Massaro, Giovanni Lodetti, Luther Blissett and Mark Hateley. The film also follows the journey of AC Milan historian Luigi La Rocca and his friends Pierangelo Brivio and Enrico Tosi as they make a pilgrimage to Herbert’s old haunts in Nottingham. A LeftLion Film Produced by Robert Nieri Directed by Georgianna Scurfield and Jared Wilson Cinematography Raphael Achache, Natalie Owen and Georgianna Scurfield Editor Georgianna Scurfield Music Supervisor Rob Rosa Graphics Curtis Powell
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Jack Charlton: The Irish Years (2005)
It's rare when one man can inspire a nation and unite them in pride. It's even rarer when an Englishman can do this for Ireland. But when Jack Charlton took the reins of the national Irish football team, he did just that.Presented by Colm Meaney, this entertaining and insightful documentary revisits Irish football's historic era on the international stage through humorous and honest interviews with figures like John Giles, Paul McGrath, Ardal O'Hanlon, and Jack Charlton himself.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Mythos in Blau-Weiß - Der FC Schalke 04 im Pokalfieber (2002)
Schalke 04 is surrounded by a number of myths. In 2002, the legendary club battled for the DFB Pokal title in Berlin. This documentary covers FC Schalke 04's Bundesliga season finale, following the club's outgoing coach, hustling manager, extraordinary fans and national team players.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Notts County Beat Horsham (1947)
(4 Dec 1947) In the first round of the FA Cup Tommy Lawton captains Notts County against the amateurs of Horsham.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Notts County v York City (1955)
(March 1955) Notts County v York City - FA Cup quarter-final. This was Notts County's record home attendance (47,310) which still stands today.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Nottingham Forest v Notts County (1953)
(1953) The 60th meeting between Nottingham Forest and Notts County draws a massive crowd to the City Ground. Amidst high tension and close play, both sides fight for local bragging rights in this historic derby match.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Why Grown Men Weep (1990)
A documentary about Notts County supporters and their fanzine The Pie. The film was made in 1990 as a student project by director Janine Kavanagh, who was a Notts County fan and a student at The Polytechnic of Central London. Much of the filming took place on an away trip to Wigan on 28 April 1990 - the match ended up as a 1-1 draw.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Pizza Bethlehem (2010)
Documentary about the ethnically diverse young girls of a female soccer team in the Bethlehem quarter of Bern, Switzerland's capital city.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Sukhavati (2024)
RED were the supporters of the football club Anyang LG Cheetahs. The Cheetahs topped the K-league in 2000 but suddenly relocated to Seoul in 2003. Having no team to support, RED had no reason to continue its existence. But rather than accepting defeat, the die-hard members of RED began a fierce, nine-year struggle that finally led to the birth of Anyang’s own football club once again. FC Sukhavati is the story of these football otakus and their home city, of their growth, solidarity and victory.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like OM : A jamais les premiers?
The closest matches to OM : A jamais les premiers are Antoine Griezmann: The Making of a Legend (2019), The Bus: A French Football Mutiny (2026) and Lionel Messi: Destiny (2023). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after OM : A jamais les premiers?
Start with Antoine Griezmann: The Making of a Legend (2019), the closest match to OM : A jamais les premiers.
What is the newest movie like OM : A jamais les premiers?
A Toxic Love Story (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there French movies like OM : A jamais les premiers?
Yes: Antoine Griezmann: The Making of a Legend (2019), The Bus: A French Football Mutiny (2026) and Anelka: Misunderstood (2020).
How are movies similar to OM : A jamais les premiers chosen?
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