Movies like Girls of Wrestling (2019)
The best movies like Girls of Wrestling (2019) are The Hot Spot (1990), True Romance (1993) and Stolen Kisses (2001). If Girls of Wrestling hooked you with its romance, these 22 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedPortrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)8.1/10 from 3,106 votes
- NewestStardom Dream in Anjo ~Tam Nakano's Triumphant Return~ (2025)Released 2025
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 thisStolen Kisses (2001)
Max and Karen seem like a normal happily married couple, but in reality are undercover agents working for different governments. Their sexual relationship develops with new neighbors Melinda and Phil.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Nefeli (1980)
A beautiful woman is going to the island of Lesbos to rest, there she will meet two other beautiful young women and it will be great having sex with everyone.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Loving Annabelle (2007)
Annabelle is the wise-beyond-her-years newcomer to an exclusive Catholic girls school. Having been expelled from her first two schools she's bound to stir some trouble. Sparks fly though when sexual chemistry appears between her and the Head of her dorm and English teacher, Simone Bradley. Annabelle pursues her relentlessly and until the end the older woman manages to avoid the law.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGirl's Blood (2014)
Four girls take part in illegal underground fighting event "Girl's Blood" held at an abandoned school building in Roppongi every night. The girls have their own stories and quirks from their private lives. Satsuki (Yuria Haga) suffers from a gender identity disorder, Chinatsu (Asami Tada) ran away from an abusive husband, Miko (Ayame Misaki) is a S&M queen and Mayu (Rina Koike) has a Lolita face.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Pleasure Seekers (2019)
Adreena Angela performs as two characters on the opposite ends of a telephone line, heating each other up with next level dirty talk and naughty thoughts. Pleasure Seekers plays homage to sexual satisfaction in form of masturbation and reminds us of the importance of self love. This is a short story about the fantasies we find ourselves masturbating to from time to time.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Better Than Chocolate (1999)
Not long after moving into her own place, Maggie finds herself with two unsolicited roommates: her recently divorced mother, Lila, and her young brother. The timing is especially bad, considering Maggie has fallen hard for an attractive woman, Kim, only hours before they move in. What could be a nonissue becomes increasingly complicated -- since Maggie's family is unaware of her sexual orientation, and Maggie is not open to sharing that information.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Princess Bride (1987)
In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
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: Similar story and style · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisStardom Dream in Anjo ~Tam Nakano's Triumphant Return~ (2025)
Stardom Dream in Anjo was a professional wrestling event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom. The event took place on April, 6, 2025 in Tosho Arena Anjo. It was marketed as wrestler Tam Nakano's homecoming show.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Vengeance brûlante (2005)
Playboy Lucas has multiple lovers. There's current favorite Loren and Jessica and old favorite Emma. Emma decides to groom Loren into a lady with fine qualities which Lucas is looking for
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Waves (2019)
A controlling father’s attempts to ensure that his two children succeed in high school backfire after his son experiences a career-ending sports injury. Their familial bonds are eventually placed under severe strain by an unexpected tragedy.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPortrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisEmmanuelle 4 (1984)
In order to escape from her former lover Marc, Sylvia goes to Brazil where Dr. Santamo transforms her into the beautiful Emmanuelle...
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Alcove (1985)
In 1936 Italy, Elio returns home from Africa with a present for his wife in the form of Zerbal, the daughter of a tribal king. Unbeknown to him, his neglected wife Alessandra has formed a relationship with Elio’s otherwise frigid secretary Velma who is less than pleased at Elio’s return.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Just Another Romantic Wrestling Comedy (2007)
A Jewish man falls in love with a wrestling princess and it's a "no holds barred" quest for her love.ormer UFC champion Don Frye co-star in this action-packed romantic comedy.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Bare Sex (2003)
2 couples and a single guy really, engage in a naughty game of truth or dare.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Mango Kiss (2004)
"Mango Kiss" is a story about Lou whose world turns upside-down when she falls in love with her best friend Sassafras. They journey to San Francisco and stumble into the wild world of role-playing and non-monogamous S/M dykes. Comedy ensues as these wholesome girls get in over their heads.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Wild (2019)
Nora comes out of prison. She only has one thing in mind: finding a youg neo-punk artist she admires, Léa. Mirror of one another, these two soulmates will get to know each other and rebuild their lives together.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Femalien (1996)
In the pursuit of perfection, an alien civilization has evolved to become beings of pure light energy, unbound by the limitations of the mortal body. But they have lost something precious along the way: the ability to experience physical pleasure. They send a representative to Earth to record human sensory experiences. Taking the form of the perfect human female, "Kara" uses her powers to unlock the secrets of sensuality so long forgotten on her world.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Sit Tight (1931)
Winnie Lightner is the head of a health clinic and has Joe E. Brown as one of her employees. Brown is a wrestler named JoJo and he is forced to enter the ring and face down a musclebound masked opponent (Frank S. Hagney). Making matters worse, the masked marauder is convinced that his wife has been fooling around with JoJo. JoJo is knocked out early in the proceedings, whereupon he dreams he's a sultan surrounded by harem girls. A romantic subplot involves Paul Gregory and Claudia Dell. Gregory works for Dell's father and Dell asks her father to give Gregory a promotion so that she can spend more time with him. When Gregory refuses to be promoted without earning the position, she threatens to have him fired and Gregory quits his job. Gregory attempts to start a new career as a championship wrestler and is trained by Lightner and Brown. When Dell finds out about this, she attempts to stop him and asks for his forgiveness. She pleads with him to not fight but he has already promised...
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Girls of Wrestling?
The closest matches to Girls of Wrestling are The Hot Spot (1990), True Romance (1993) and Stolen Kisses (2001). Below are 19 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Girls of Wrestling?
Start with The Hot Spot (1990), the closest match to Girls of Wrestling.
What is the highest-rated movie like Girls of Wrestling?
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019), rated 8.1/10 by 3,106 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Girls of Wrestling?
Stardom Dream in Anjo ~Tam Nakano's Triumphant Return~ (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Girls of Wrestling?
Yes: The Hot Spot (1990), True Romance (1993) and Stolen Kisses (2001).
How are movies similar to Girls of Wrestling chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Girls of Wrestling, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.