Movies like DREAM 7 (2009)
The best movies like DREAM 7 (2009) are Beast (2026), Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016) and Blood and Bone (2009). If DREAM 7 hooked you, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedBeast (2026)7.5/10 from 227 votes
- NewestBeast (2026)Released 2026
- In JapaneseSmall, Slow But Steady (2022)Also in Japanese
Beast (2026)
MMA legend Patton James, now a commercial fisherman, is pulled back into the cage when his brother is in danger. Reuniting with his old coach Sammy, he commits to one final fight in one championship against the brutal champion Xavier Grau.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNever Back Down: No Surrender (2016)
Picking up after the events of Never Back Down 2, former MMA champion Case Walker is on the comeback trail to become champion once again.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBlood and Bone (2009)
In Los Angeles, an ex-con takes the underground fighting world by storm in his quest to fulfill a promise to a dead friend.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBorn a Champion (2021)
After a blood- soaked jujitsu match in Dubai, fighting legend Mickey Kelley falls to superstar Blaine. But years later, an online video proves that Blaine cheated, and the world demands a rematch. Can the aging underdog get back into shape in time to vanquish his foe, get revenge, and claim his prize?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBloodsport (1988)
An American Army Major goes AWOL to Hong Kong for an outlawed martial arts contest called the Kumite.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisUndisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006)
Heavyweight Champ George "Iceman" Chambers is sent to a Russian jail on trumped-up drug charges. In order to win his freedom he must fight against the jailhouse fighting champ Uri Boyka in a battle to the death. This time he is not fighting for a title, he is fighting for his life!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisResurrecting the Champ (2007)
Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCagefighter: Worlds Collide (2020)
Reiss is the greatest champion to ever fight in a LEGENDS cage. But when promoter Max Black pits him against wrestling superstar Randy Stone, Reiss finds himself in the toughest fight of his life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Smashing Machine (2025)
In the late 1990s, up-and-coming mixed martial artist Mark Kerr aspires to become the greatest fighter in the world. However, he must also battle his opioid dependence and a volatile relationship with his girlfriend Dawn.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRags (2012)
Rags follows the story of Charlie Prince, an orphan living with his acerbic and unloving stepfather and spoiled, simple-minded stepbrothers. Charlie's dream is to be a singer, and while he is vocally talented and can write music, he can't seem to catch a break. Kadee Worth, on the other hand, is the daughter of music mogul Reginald Worth and is an international pop phenomenon. While the world knows her as a glamorous superstar, she is secretly frustrated with singing other people's songs and wearing clothes other people choose for her. Kadee wants the world to hear and see her true talent. Despite every obstacle that gets thrown in their way, once Charlie and Kadee find one another, they each finally get what they have been looking for – a voice, a stage, an audience and each other.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJawbone (2017)
A former youth boxing champion, Jimmy McCabe is a man in search of hope but looking in all the wrong places. When he hits rock bottom he turns to his childhood boxing club and the only family he has left: gym owner Bill corner man Eddie and promoter Joe. Back in training, years after anyone thought he was a contender, he risks his life, as he tries to stand tall and regain his place in the world.
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 thisPerfect Addiction (2023)
A female boxing trainer discovers that her champion cage-fighter boyfriend has been cheating on her with her sister and decides to seek revenge by training up his arch-rival to challenge him.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJump In! (2007)
A young boxer, Izzy Daniels, trains to follow in his father's footsteps by winning the Golden Glove. But when his friend, Mary asks him to substitute for a team member in a Double Dutch tournament, the young man discovers a hidden passion for jump roping, all while finding love with Mary and navigating conflict with himself and his father about boxing.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisShootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993)
Nick and Ruben are hoodwinked into a "shootfighter" (no-holds-barred, to the death) martial arts match by the evil Mr. Lee, who has a grudge against world shootfighter champ(and teacher of Nick and Ruben) Shingo.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisUnleashed (2005)
Raised as a slave, Danny is used to fighting for his survival. In fact, his "master," Bart, thinks of him as a pet and goes as far as leashing him with a collar so they can make money in fight clubs, where Danny is the main contender. When Bart's crew is in a car accident, Danny escapes and meets a blind, kindhearted piano tuner who takes him in and uses music to free the fighter's long-buried heart.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisQueen of the Ring (2025)
In a time when pro wrestling for women was illegal all over the country, a small town single mother embraces the danger to change culture as she dominates America's most masculine sport to become the first million dollar female athlete in history.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Quest (1996)
Ghang-gheng, the ancient winner-take-all competition in which the deadliest fighters from around the world employ the most spectacular feats of martial arts skills ever displayed in order to win the prized Golden Dragon. But fighting prowess alone will not be enough for Chris to triumph over such daunting foes.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFemale Fight Squad (2017)
A former fighter reluctantly returns to the life she abandoned in order to help her sister survive the sadistic world of illegal fighting and the maniac who runs it.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSmall, Slow But Steady (2022)
Keiko surprises everyone when she overcomes adversity to win her first two boxing fights. But when an unexpected incident threatens the closure of her gym, she is pushed further than she thought possible.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBellator 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky (2021)
Bellator 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Bellator MMA that took place on June 25, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
ONE Friday Fights 49: Nakrob vs. Pettonglor (2024)
ONE Friday Fights 49: Nakrob vs. Pettonglor was a combat sports event produced by ONE Championship that took place on January 26, 2024, at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. A flyweight muay thai bout between Nakrob Fairtex and Pettonglor Sitluangpeenumfon served as the event headliner.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru (2024)
ONE 165 takes place on January 28, 2024, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. This martial arts spectacle features Superlek Kiatmoo9 defending his Flyweight Kickboxing World Championship against Takeru Segawa in the main event. The co-main event showcases Kade Ruotolo facing Tommy Langaker for the Lightweight Submission Grappling title. It marks ONE Championship’s return to Japan for the first time since 2019, broadcast live on global pay-per-view.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
UFC Fight Night 268: Moreno vs. Kavanagh (2026)
UFC Fight Night 268: Moreno vs. Kavanagh was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on February 28, 2026, at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. A flyweight bout between former two-time UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno (also former LFA Flyweight Champion) and Asu Almabayev was scheduled to headline the event. However, Almabayev withdrew due to a hand injury and was replaced by Lone'er Kavanagh.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
LFA 146: Barbosa vs. Santos (2022)
LFA 146: Barbosa vs. Santos was a mixed martial arts event that took place on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Ginásio do Polvilho in Cajamar, São Paulo, Brazil.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Budo Sento Championship 11 (2022)
Budo Sento Championship 11 was a mixed martial arts event that took place on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Gimnasio Juan de la Barra in Mexico City, Mexico.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
UFC Fight Night 45: Cerrone vs. Miller (2014)
UFC Fight Night 45: Cerrone vs. Miller was a mixed martial arts event held on July 16, 2014 at Revel Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event was headlined by a lightweight bout between Donald Cerrone and Jim Miller. The preliminary card bout between Cláudia Gadelha and Tina Lähdemäki was the first women's strawweight fight in UFC history.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
RISE 178 (2024)
RISE 178 event takes place on May 19, 2024, at Otemachi Mitsui Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing showcase features Koki Osaki facing Samvel Babayan in a bantamweight (-55kg) main event. The co-main event pits Arina Kobayashi against Manazo Kobayashi in a non-title mini flyweight bout. Other fighters include Ryota Nakano, Jotar Kamiya, Ryoga Terayama, and Sumiya Ito across the card. It’s a notable night in RISE’s 2024 season, broadcast live on ABEMA.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like DREAM 7?
The closest matches to DREAM 7 are Beast (2026), Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016) and Blood and Bone (2009). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after DREAM 7?
Start with Beast (2026), the closest match to DREAM 7.
What is the highest-rated movie like DREAM 7?
Beast (2026), rated 7.5/10 by 227 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like DREAM 7?
Beast (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Japanese movies like DREAM 7?
Yes: Small, Slow But Steady (2022) and RISE 178 (2024).
How are movies similar to DREAM 7 chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside DREAM 7, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.