Movies like PWG: Failure To Communicate (2012)
The best movies like PWG: Failure To Communicate (2012) are The Main Event (2020), Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery (2014) and Death of a Salesman (1985). If PWG: Failure To Communicate hooked you, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedThe Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)7.8/10 from 3,577 votes
- NewestThe Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)Released 2021
The Main Event (2020)
An 11-year-old aspiring wrestler enters a competition to become the next WWE superstar by using special powers from a magical mask.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisScooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery (2014)
The mystery begins when Shaggy and Scooby win tickets to "WrestleMania" and convince the crew to go with them to WWE City. But this city harbors a spooky secret - a ghastly Ghost Bear holds the town in his terrifying grip! To protect the coveted WWE Championship Title, the gang gets help from WWE Superstars like John Cena, Triple H, Sin Cara, Brodus Clay, AJ Lee, The Miz and Kane. Watch Scooby and the gang grapple with solving this case before it's too late.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDeath of a Salesman (1985)
Willy Loman, an aging, failing salesman, struggles to accept reality and his failure to achieve the American Dream.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBest Player (2011)
After his parents decide to move to a retirement home in Florida, professional gamer Quincy “Q” Johnson (Jerry Trainor) must find a way to raise 175,000 dollars to buy his family home. After hearing about a tournament for the game “Black Hole” with a grand prize of 175,500 dollars, Quincy enters the tournament, only to be faced with a new challenge. An equally skilled gamer, named Chris Saunders “Prodigy” (Jeanette McCurdy), has become the one block in Quincy’s plan, defeating him at every turn. Quincy then teams-up with his friend Wendell (Amir Talai), to try and find ways to stop Chris from entering the tournament.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Blood of Heroes (1989)
Set in a futuristic world where the only sport that has survived in a wasted society is the brutal game known as jugging. Sallow, the leader of a rag-tag team, has played in the main Leagues before, but was cast out because of indiscretions with a lady. Now joined by a talented newcomer, Kidda, an ambitious young peasant girl, he and his team find they have one last chance for glory.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisRumble (2021)
In a world where monster wrestling is a global sport and monsters are superstar athletes, teenage Winnie seeks to follow in her father’s footsteps by coaching a loveable underdog monster into a champion.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker must choose a side.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania XXVII (2011)
WrestleMania XXVII was a 2011 professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by WWE. It was the 27th annual WrestleMania and took place on April 3rd, 2011, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson served as the host.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisReal Steel (2011)
Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who retired from the ring when robots took over the sport. After his robot is trashed, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son to rebuild and train an unlikely contender.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMonsters University (2013)
A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNothing in Common (1986)
A successful advertising executive finds his freewheeling life crashing to a halt when his parents end their longtime marriage.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)
A quirky, dysfunctional family's road trip is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and suddenly become humanity's unlikeliest last hope.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisIn Hell (2003)
A man must survive a prison where hardened criminals battle to the death for the warden's entertainment.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOrgazmo (1998)
A devout Mormon living in L.A. becomes a pornographic actor after his martial arts moves impress a big-time director.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
When Jay and Silent Bob learn that their comic-book alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic, have been sold to Hollywood as part of a big-screen movie that leaves them out of any royalties, the pair travel to Tinseltown to sabotage the production.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Legend of Zorro (2005)
Despite trying to keep his swashbuckling to a minimum, a threat to California's pending statehood causes the adventure-loving Don Alejandro de la Vega and his wife, Elena, to take action.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWrestleMania 37: Night 2 (2021)
The 37th annual Showcase of the Immortals is back in business at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida as night two will feature Asuka defending her Raw Women's Championship against Rhea Ripley, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt returning to in-ring action against Randy Orton, Intercontinental Champion Big E takes on Apollo Crews for his title, and "The Head of the Table" Roman Reigns defends his Universal Championship against Daniel Bryan & Edge in a Triple Threat Match.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisOne Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)
When a litter of dalmatian puppies are abducted by the minions of Cruella De Vil, the parents must find them before she uses them for a diabolical fashion statement.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisVision 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisROH: Steel Cage Warfare (2005)
Steel Cage Warfare was a professional wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on December 3, 2005 at the Basketball City in New York, New York. The show’s name comes from its main event, as rival factions Generation Next and The Embassy were set to end their six-month long feud in the first ever Steel Cage Warfare match.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Andre the Giant: Larger than Life (1999)
Documentary, released by the World Wrestling Federation, about the late wrestling superstar Andre the Giant, portraying his childhood in a small French village, his rise to fame as a professional wrestler, and his slow physical decline and eventual death in 1993. With commentaries by Vince McMahon, Classy Freddie Blassie, Killer Kowalski and Gorilla Monsoon, as well as Andre's brother and friends.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Viva Lucha Libre (2012)
A documentary on Lucha Libre. Leap off the top rope into the world of Mexican wrestling.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
PWG: An Inch Longer Than Average (2003)
1. The Ballard Brothers (Shane & Shannon Ballard) & Top Gun Talwar vs. "Photogenic" Chris Bosh, Lil' Cholo, & TJ Perkins 2. Jardi Frantz vs. MDogg 20 3. Disco Machine & Excalibur vs. The X-Foundation ("Funky" Billy Kim & Scott Lost) First Ever Guerrilla Warfare Match 4. Joey Ryan vs. Super Dragon 5. "Classic" Colt Cabana vs. "Scrap Iron" Adam Pearce 6. CM Punk vs. Samoa Joe Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Championship Title Match 7. "The Future" Frankie Kazarian (c) vs. "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson
Why it matches: Similar story and style
PWG: Pimpin' In High Places (2003)
1. Phoenix Star vs. Puma vs. Zokre 2. Aerial Xpress (Quicksilver & Scorpio Sky) vs. The Havana Pitbulls (Ricky Reyes & Rocky Romero) 3. "Photogenic" Chris Bosh vs. Excalibur 4. The Ballard Brothers (Shane & Shannon Ballard) vs. Jardi Frantz & MDogg 20 5. Samoa Joe vs. BJ Whitmer 6. "Classic" Colt Cabana, Super Dragon, & "Scrap Iron" Adam Pearce vs. "The Future" Frankie Kazarian, CM Punk, & Joey Ryan
Why it matches: Similar story and style
PWG: DDT4 (2010)
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Championship Title Match/DDT4 First Round Match 1. The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson - Champions) vs. Johnny Goodtime & Jerome “LTP” Robinson (Challengers) DDT4 First Round Match 2. The Cutler Bros. (Brandon & Dustin Cutler) vs. Roderick Strong & Ryan Taylor DDT4 First Round Match 3. Scott Lost & Chuck Taylor vs. ¡Peligro Abejas! (El Generico & Paul London) DDT4 First Round Match 4. The Briscoe Bros. (Jay & Mark Briscoe) vs. KAMIKAZE (Akira Tozawa & YAMATO) Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Championship Title Match/DDT4 Semifinal Round Match 5. The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson - Champions) vs. The Cutler Bros. (Brandon & Dustin Cutler - Challengers) DDT4 Semifinal Round Match 6. The Briscoe Bros. vs. ¡Peligro Abejas! Singles Match 7. Brandon Bonham vs. Chris Hero Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Championship Title Match 8. The Young Bucks vs. ¡Peligro Abejas!
Why it matches: Similar story and style
PWG: DIO! (2010)
Tag Team Match 1. Los Luchas (Phoenix Star & Zokre) vs. Johnny Goodtime & Jerome “LTP” Robinson Singles Match 2. Brandon Bonham vs. Ryan Taylor Singles Match 3. “The Professional” Scott Lost vs. Akira Tozawa Six-Man Tag Team Match 4. The Cutler Bros. (Brandon & Dustin Cutler) & Joey Ryan vs. Malachi “CK” Jackson & The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) Singles Match 5. Candice LeRae vs. Christina Von Eerie Singles Match 6. Brandon Gatson vs. Chris Hero Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Championship Title Match 7. ¡Peligro Abejas! (El Generico & Paul London - Champions) vs. Brian Kendrick & Kevin Steen - Challengers
Why it matches: Similar story and style
PWG: SEVEN (2010)
Six-Person Tag Team Match 1. “Pretty”Peter Avalon, Malachi Jackson & Ryan Taylor vs. Brandon Gatson, Johnny Goodtime & Candice LeRae Singles Match 2. Brandon Bonham vs. Brian Cage Singles Match 3. Chris Sabin vs. Akira Tozawa Scott Lost Retirement Match 4. “The Professional” Scott Lost vs. Scorpio Sky Singles Match 5. “American Dragon” Bryan Danielson vs. Roderick Strong Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Championship Title Match 6. Davey Richards (Champion) vs. Chris Hero Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Championship Title Three-Way Guerrilla Warfare Match 7. ¡Peligro Abejas! (El Generico & Paul London - Champions) vs. The Cutler Brothers (Brandon & Dustin Cutler) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson)
Why it matches: Similar story and style
PWG: 2010 Battle of Los Angeles - Night One (2010)
2010 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 1. Matt Jackson vs. Nick Jackson Tag Team Match 2. The Cutler Brothers (Brandon & Dustin Cutler) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) 2010 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 3. Brandon Gatson vs. Ryan Taylor 2010 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 4. Joey Ryan vs. Chuck Taylor 2010 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 5. “Intrepid Traveler” Paul London vs. Roderick Strong 2010 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 6. Claudio Castagnoli vs. Ricochet 2010 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 7. Austin Aries vs. “Azúcar” Rocky Romero 2010 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 8. Brandon Bonham vs. Brian Cage 2010 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 9. El Generico vs. Akira Tozawa 2010 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 10. “The Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels vs. Chris Hero
Why it matches: Similar story and style
PWG: 2010 Battle of Los Angeles - Night Two (2010)
2010 Battle of Los Angeles Second Round Match 1. Austin Aries vs. Joey Ryan 2010 Battle of Los Angeles Second Round Match 2. Claudio Castagnoli vs. Roderick Strong 2010 Battle of Los Angeles Second Round Match 3. Brandon Bonham vs. Brandon Gatson 2010 Battle of Los Angeles Second Round Match 4. Chris Hero vs. Akira Tozawa 2010 Battle of Los Angeles Semi-Final Round Match 5. Claudio Castagnoli vs. Joey Ryan 2010 Battle of Los Angeles Semi-Final Round Match 6. Brandon Gatson vs. Chris Hero Six-Man Tag Team Match 7. Johnny Goodtime, Ricochet, & “Azúcar” Rocky Romero vs. Brian “Taylor” Cage, Chuck Taylor, & Ryan Taylor Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Championship Title Match 8. ¡Peligro Abejas! (El Generico & Paul London) vs. The Cutler Brothers (Brandon & Dustin Cutler) 2010 Battle of Los Angeles Final Round Match 9. Chris Hero vs. Joey Ryan
Why it matches: Similar story and style
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like PWG: Failure To Communicate?
The closest matches to PWG: Failure To Communicate are The Main Event (2020), Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery (2014) and Death of a Salesman (1985). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after PWG: Failure To Communicate?
Start with The Main Event (2020), the closest match to PWG: Failure To Communicate.
What is the highest-rated movie like PWG: Failure To Communicate?
The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021), rated 7.8/10 by 3,577 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like PWG: Failure To Communicate?
The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like PWG: Failure To Communicate?
Yes: The Main Event (2020), Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery (2014) and Death of a Salesman (1985).
How are movies similar to PWG: Failure To Communicate chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside PWG: Failure To Communicate, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.