Movies like PWG: 2011 Battle of Los Angeles (2011)
The best movies like PWG: 2011 Battle of Los Angeles (2011) are Creed II (2018), Martial Law II: Undercover (1991) and Mission of Justice (1992). If PWG: 2011 Battle of Los Angeles hooked you, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedO.J.: Made in America (2016)8.4/10 from 271 votes
- NewestThe Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023)Released 2023
Creed II (2018)
Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight against an opponent with ties to his family's past, Adonis Creed is up against the challenge of his life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMartial Law II: Undercover (1991)
Sean and Billie are undercover cops and martial arts masters. Investigating the death of a cop, they uncover a deadly ring of murder and corruption at a glitzy nightclub, where the rich are entertained by seductive women and protected by martial arts experts. Billie goes undercover to infiltrate the crime ring, leading to an explosive finale.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMission of Justice (1992)
Mayoral candidate Dr. Rachel Larkin has a dangerous plan for swift justice in the form of a band of ex-convicts, called the Peacemakers, who roam the streets to do her bidding. When a boxer friend is killed by Larkin's thugs, an outlaw cop goes undercover to get evidence, and works his way up to the inner circle of the doctor's army.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLethal Weapon 4 (1998)
With personal crises and age weighing in on them, LAPD officers Riggs and Murtaugh must contend with a deadly Chinese crime lord trying to get his brother out of prison.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNickelodeon (1976)
In the silent film era, attorney Leo Harrigan and gunslinger Buck Greenway are hired to stop an illegal film production. However, they soon team up with the filmmakers and become important players in the show business industry. Leo learns he has a talent for directing, and Buck's cowboy persona quickly earns him leading-man status — but both men fall for beautiful starlet Kathleen Cooke, leading to a heated personal rivalry.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Karate Kid Part III (1989)
Despondent over the closing of his karate school, Cobra Kai teacher John Kreese joins a ruthless businessman and martial artist to get revenge on Daniel and Mr. Miyagi.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisDeath Warrant (1990)
Canadian policeman Louis Burke is assigned in a jail to investigate the murders of prisoners and jailors. While there, Louis, using his outstanding martial arts skills, is able to save his life and make himself respected in this violent world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe 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 thisNext Friday (2000)
A streetwise man flees South Central Los Angeles heading to the suburbs and his lottery-winner uncle and cousin to avoid a neighborhood thug with a grudge who has just escaped from prison. But trouble soon follows and the suburbs will never be the same.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisO.J.: Made in America (2016)
A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fractured and divided nation.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisAssault on Precinct 13 (1976)
A highway patrol officer, two criminals, and a station secretary form an unlikely alliance to defend a defunct Los Angeles precinct against a siege by a bloodthirsty street gang.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLethal Weapon 3 (1992)
Riggs and Murtaugh pursue a former officer who uses his knowledge of police procedure and policies to steal and sell confiscated guns and ammunition to local street gangs.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFighting with My Family (2019)
Born into a tight-knit wrestling family, Paige and her brother Zak are ecstatic when they get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try out for the WWE. But when only Paige earns a spot in the competitive training program, she must leave her loved ones behind and face this new cutthroat world alone. Paige's journey pushes her to dig deep and ultimately prove to the world that what makes her different is the very thing that can make her a star.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Karate Kid (1984)
New Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of thugs, led by Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny, who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo under ruthless sensei John Kreese. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi, an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate for self-defense and, later, preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Boys Next Door (1986)
Roy and Bo leave their small town the weekend after graduation for a short road trip to LA. Soon, they find themselves lashing out and leaving a trail of bodies behind them. The violence escalates throughout.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLethal Weapon (1987)
A veteran cop and an unstable detective become partners who must put their differences aside in order to bring down a heroin-smuggling ring run by ex-Special Forces.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMartial Law (1990)
Officer Sean Thompson is a martial-arts expert and a cop. He and his partner are working to stop a gang of arms dealers and car thieves, but their efforts are complicated by his younger brother being a member of the gang.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023)
In the wake of King Edward's death, Uhtred of Bebbanburg and his comrades adventure across a fractured kingdom in the hopes of uniting England at last.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisUndisputed (2002)
Monroe Hutchens is the heavyweight champion of Sweetwater, a maximum security prison. He was convicted to a life sentence due to a passionate crime. Iceman Chambers is the heavyweight champion, who lost his title due to a rape conviction to ten years in Sweetwater. When these two giants collide in the same prison, they fight against each other disputing who is the real champion.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBaby Boy (2001)
The story of Jody, a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to face the commitments of real life. Streetwise and jobless, he has not only fathered two children by two different women-Yvette and Peanut but still lives with his own mother. He can't seem to strike a balance or find direction in his chaotic life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSadermania (2011)
In this inspirational tale, Chris Sader and Hulk Hogan relate how they met and developed a bond through mutual struggles and personal loss that each would have faced alone if not for the unlikely friendship that develops between them.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
WWE Battleground 2015 (2015)
Battleground (2015) is an upcoming professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WWE. It will take place on July 19, 2015 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. It will be the third event under the Battleground chronology.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Doglegs (2015)
Doglegs is a cheerfully iconoclastic underground scene where the disabled battle the able-bodied - all in the name of exploding stereotypes. When the disabled champ seeks life and love beyond the ring, his idol, the able-bodied organizer, tries to sabotage his bid for independence. In a battle of the human spirit, can the power of disability win our hero his dreamgirl?
Why it matches: Similar story and style
PWG: DDT4 (2015)
DDT4 First Round Tag Team Match Beaver Boys (Alex Reynolds & John Silver) vs. Team Tremendous (Bill Carr & Dan Barry) DDT4 First Round Tag Team Match Biff Busick & Drew Gulak vs. Inner City Machine Guns (Rich Swann & Ricochet) DDT4 First Round Tag Team Match "Speedball" Mike Bailey & Matt Sydal vs. Andrew Everett & Trevor Lee DDT4 First Round World Championship Title Tag Team Match World's Cutest Tag Team (Candice LeRae & Joey Ryan - Champions) vs. Monster Mafia (Josh Alexander & Ethan Page) Singles Match Johnny Gargano vs. TJ Perkins Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Championship Title Three-Way Match Roderick Strong (Champion) vs. Brian Cage (Challenger) vs. Chris Hero (Challenger)
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Erkans Farben (2013)
Documentary about German pro wrestler Erkan Sulcani a.k.a. Cash Money Erkan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Aztec Warrior (2013)
A washed up wrestler decides to come out of retirement.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Tarafied (2013)
Behind the scenes with Impact Wrestling Knockout, Lisa Marie Varon, AKA Tara, displaying what it's like to be a female athlete in a male dominated industry.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Pope: Against All Odds (2012)
Elijah Burke takes viewers on a journey during the Impact Wrestling Pay-Per-View, Against All Odds, both before and after the show, while explaining his view on the situation.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
ROH: The Era of Honor Begins (2002)
American Dragon vs Low Ki vs Christopher Daniels / Super Crazy vs Eddy Guerrero / Michael Shane and Oz vs Spanky and Ikaika Loa / Joel Maximo vs Josh Maximo vs Amazing Red vs Quiet Storm vs Chris Divine vs Brian XL / The Boogie Knights vs The Natural Born Sinners / Xavier vs Scoot Andrews / Jay Briscoe vs Amazing Red / Da Hit Squad vs The Christopher Street Connection
Why it matches: Similar story and style
PWG: Free Admission (Just Kidding) (2004)
1. Los Rojo Locos (Rojo 1 & 2) vs. Disco Machine & Excalibur 2. Puma vs. Tony Stradlin 3. Hook Bomberry & Apollo Kahn vs. The Havana Pitbulls (Ricky Reyes & Rocky Romero) Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Championship Title Match 4. "The Future" Frankie Kazarian (c) vs. Super Dragon 5. "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels vs. Jack Evans 6. El Generico vs. "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen 7. "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson vs. "The Professional" Scott Lost
Why it matches: Similar story and style
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like PWG: 2011 Battle of Los Angeles?
The closest matches to PWG: 2011 Battle of Los Angeles are Creed II (2018), Martial Law II: Undercover (1991) and Mission of Justice (1992). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after PWG: 2011 Battle of Los Angeles?
Start with Creed II (2018), the closest match to PWG: 2011 Battle of Los Angeles.
What is the highest-rated movie like PWG: 2011 Battle of Los Angeles?
O.J.: Made in America (2016), rated 8.4/10 by 271 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like PWG: 2011 Battle of Los Angeles?
The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like PWG: 2011 Battle of Los Angeles?
Yes: Creed II (2018), Martial Law II: Undercover (1991) and Mission of Justice (1992).
How are movies similar to PWG: 2011 Battle of Los Angeles chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside PWG: 2011 Battle of Los Angeles, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.