Movies like DDT Day Dream Believer 2021 (2021)
The best movies like DDT Day Dream Believer 2021 (2021) are WWE Survivor Series 2019 (2019), WWE WrestleMania 22 (2006) and Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016). If DDT Day Dream Believer 2021 hooked you with its action and drama, 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 JapaneseThe Fable (2019)Also in Japanese
WWE Survivor Series 2019 (2019)
Taking place at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, this is the 33rd annual event under the Survivor Series chronology. This is the first time in the history of the event that the NXT brand will be featured.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania 22 (2006)
WrestleMania 22 was the twenty-second annual WrestleMania PPV. It was presented by Snickers and took place on April 2, 2006 at the Allstate Arena in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois. The main match on the Raw brand was John Cena versus Triple H for the WWE Championship. The predominant match on the SmackDown! brand was a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship between Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio, and Randy Orton. Featured matches on the undercard included a No Holds Barred match between Shawn Michaels and Vince McMahon, a Casket match between The Undertaker and Mark Henry, a WWE Women's Championship match between Mickie James and Trish Stratus and an interpromotional Money in the Bank ladder match featuring six participants. Tickets sold out in under two minutes, grossing US$2.5 million for the event, making it the highest grossing one-day event at the Allstate Arena. More than 17,155 people attended, with millions more watching in more than 90 countries.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Absolute CinemaMovies 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 · both drama & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE Crown Jewel 2021 (2021)
The 2021 Crown Jewel was a professional wrestling event produced by WWE. It was the third Crown Jewel and took place on October 21, 2021, at Mohammed Abdu Arena on The Boulevard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as part of Riyadh Season. The event aired via pay-per-view and livestreaming, marking the first Crown Jewel to air on Peacock in the United States.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWWE Day 1 2022 (2022)
WWE kicks off 2022 with the first-ever WWE Day 1 event. Big E puts the WWE Championship on the line against Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens and Bobby Lashley in a Fatal 5-Way Match. "The Man" Becky Lynch defends the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Liv Morgan.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania 21 (2005)
WrestleMania 21 was the twenty-first annual WrestleManiaPPV. It was presented by Snickers and took place on April 3, 2005 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The main match on the Raw brand was Triple H versus Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship. The predominant match on the SmackDown brand was John "Bradshaw" Layfield versus John Cena for the WWE Championship. Another primary match was an interpromotional match between The Undertaker versus Randy Orton. The featured matches on the undercard were Kurt Angle versus Shawn Michaels and a Money in the Bank ladder match. The event also featured the return of Stone Cold Steve Austin who started his part-time appearances with WWE at this event. The event drew a Staples Center record attendance of 20,193 people and grossed more than $2.1 million in ticket sales.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & action
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania X-Seven (2001)
WrestleMania X-Seven was the seventeenth annual WrestleMania PPV and was presented by Snickers Cruncher. It took place on April 1, 2001 at the Reliant Astrodome in Houston, Texas. The event was the first WrestleMania held in the state of Texas. A record-breaking attendance for the Reliant Astrodome of 67,925 grossed US$3.5 million. The main event was a No Disqualification match between Steve Austin and The Rock for the WWF Championship. The main matches on the undercard featured Triple H versus The Undertaker, the second Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match for the WWF Tag Team Championship, and Vince McMahon versus Shane McMahon in a Street Fight. With WWE's acquisition of long-time competitor WCW and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin joining forces with storied rival Mr. McMahon.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania XXV (2009)
WrestleMania XXV was the twenty-fifth annual WrestleMania PPV. It was presented by the National Guard and took place on April 5, 2009 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The first main event was a singles match for the WWE Championship that featured the champion, Triple H, defending against Randy Orton. The second was a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship, between defedning champion Edge against John Cena & Big Show. The third main event was The Undertaker versus Shawn Michaels. Featured matches on the undercard included, Jeff Hardy versus Matt Hardy in an Extreme Rules match, Chris Jericho versus the team of Roddy Piper, Ricky Steamboat and Jimmy Snuka, and the annual Money in the Bank ladder match featuring Kane, MVP, Mark Henry, Shelton Benjamin, Kofi Kingston, CM Punk, Christian, & Finlay. With an attendance of 72,744, it is the 6th largest attendance in WrestleMania history.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE Royal Rumble 2008 (2008)
Royal Rumble (2008) was the twenty-first annual Royal Rumble PPV. It took place on January 27, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York and featured talent from the Raw, SmackDown and ECW brands. The event was also the first WWE pay-per-view broadcast in high definition. As has been customary since 1993, the Royal Rumble match winner received a match at that year's WrestleMania. The main event was the annual 30-man Royal Rumble match, which featured wrestlers from all three brands. The primary match on the Raw brand was Randy Orton versus Jeff Hardy for the WWE Championship. The primary match on the SmackDown brand was Edge versus Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship. The featured matches on the undercard were Montel Vontavious Porter versus Ric Flair in a Career Threatening match and John "Bradshaw" Layfield versus Chris Jericho.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Fable (2019)
The Fable is a legendary yakuza hitman equal to none—but his boss orders him and his sultry associate to lay low and learn how to live a "normal life" in Osaka.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & comedy
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 · both action & drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisIn Full Bloom (2019)
Set shortly after the end of World War II, a philosophical boxing drama of two fighters from opposite worlds (USA and Japan) who are pulled together for a questionable fight arranged by their unscrupulous managers and the Yakuza.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFighting Spirit: Champion Road (2003)
Makunouchi Ippo is the new Featherweight champion of Japan and is now ready for his first title defense. His opponent, the former Jr. Featherweight champion and a medical student, Sanada Kazuki. In addition to this feud, Sanada is being coached by Kamogawa's former rival, Hama Dankichi. What makes things worse is that Sanada works at the same hospital where Kumi is a nurse at and everybody at the hospital wants Sanada to win. Not only does Ippo have to defend his title, he has to reclaim his love.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWWE Fastlane 2021 (2021)
The final stop on the Road to WrestleMania 37 shifts into high gear as Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler take on Bianca Belair & SmackDown Women's Champion Sasha Banks for the Women's Tag Team Championships, Braun Strowman gets his chance at revenge against Shane McMahon, Big E defends his Intercontinental Championship against Apollo Crews, and "The Head of the Table" Roman Reigns faces off with Daniel Bryan for the Universal Championship.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 · both action & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBeast (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 · both action & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Great Yokai War (2005)
A young boy with a troubled home life becomes "chosen," and he stumbles into the middle of a great war of yōkai (a class of mythological creatures), where he meets a group of friendly yōkai who become his companions through his journey. Now he must fight to protect his friends and free the world of the yōkai from oppression.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSympathy for the Underdog (1971)
A yakuza gang gets driven out of Yokohama by a big gang from Tokyo. They relocate to Okinawa to violently start over.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania XXIV (2008)
WrestleMania XXIV was the twenty-fourth annual WrestleMania PPV. The event took place on March 30, 2008, at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. The first main event was a Singles match from the SmackDown brand that featured The Undertaker challenging World Heavyweight Champion Edge for the title. The second was a Triple Threat match from the Raw brand, in which WWE Champion Randy Orton defended against challengers Triple H and John Cena. The third was a singles match featuring ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero defending against Kane. Other matches include a No DQ match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. fighting The Big Show, a Money in the Bank ladder match with Carlito, Shelton Benjamin, MVP, CM Punk, Mr. Kennedy, Jericho, and John Morrison, and a retirement match between Shawn Michaels & Ric Flair.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisRyuzo and the Seven Henchmen (2015)
Ryuzo and his 7 former henchmen are all retired yakuza, but they now live as regular old men. One day, Ryuzo becomes the victim of a phishing fraud. He calls his 7 men together to reform their society.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDDT Rembrandt Highway Series 2026 ~Ayu Coliseum in Atsugi~ (2026)
Rembrandt Highway Series 2026 ~Ayu Coliseum in Atsugi~ was a professional wrestling event promoted by DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT). It took place on February 15, 2026, at Rembrandt Hotel Atsugi Grand Banquet Sagami in Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
DDT Judgement 2026 ~29th Anniversary Celebration 5-Hour Special~ (2026)
Judgement 2026 ~29th Anniversary Celebration 5-Hour Special~ was a professional wrestling event promoted by DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT). The show took place on March 22, 2026, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, and was headlined by Yuki Ueno (c) vs. KANON for the KO-D Openweight Championship.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
Marigold New Years Golden Garden 2026 ~ Day 4: Mayu Iwatani's 15th Anniversary ~ICON Forever~ (2026)
Marigold New Years Golden Garden 2026 ~ Day 4: Mayu Iwatani's 15th Anniversary ~ICON Forever~ was a professional wrestling event promoted by Dream Star★Fighting Marigold, commemorating the 15th anniversary of Mayu Iwatani's pro-wrestling debut in 2011. It took place on January 24, 2026 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, and was main evented by Iwatani defending her newly won GHC Women's Championship against Utami Hayashishita.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
Tokyo Cowboy (2024)
Brash businessman Hideki (Arata Iura) convinces his Tokyo bosses he can turn a profitless Montana cattle ranch into a premiere-performing asset. However, when his Japanese Wagyu-beef expert fails him, Hideki is poised to fail unless he identifies a missing element that's key to the transformation: himself.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & comedy
Man on the Moon (1999)
The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMarigold New Years Golden Garden 2026 ~ Day 12 (2026)
Marigold New Years Golden Garden 2026 ~ Day 12 was a professional wrestling event promoted by Dream Star★Fighting Marigold. It took place on February 23, 2026 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan and served as the final show of the tour.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
Marigold Fantastic Adventure 2024 ~ Day 7 (2024)
Marigold Fantastic Adventure 2024 ~ Day 7 was a professional wrestling event promoted by Dream Star★Fighting Marigold. It took place on October 24, 2024 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, and was main evented by Sareee defending the Marigold World Championship against Bozilla.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
WWE WrestleMania 39 Sunday (2023)
WrestleMania 39 continues from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Cody Rhodes looks to finish the story as he challenges Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at the biggest event in sports-entertainment. Bianca Belair defends the WWE Raw Women’s Title against Asuka.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
WWE Extreme Rules 2021 (2021)
The 2021 Extreme Rules was a professional wrestling pay-per-view and livestreaming event produced by WWE. It was the 13th annual Extreme Rules and took place on September 26, 2021, at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. This was the first Extreme Rules to livestream on Peacock and also the first and only Extreme Rules event to be held in September, replacing Clash of Champions that was previously held during that month.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
AEW Revolution 2020 (2020)
Revolution was a pay-per-view event produced by All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and took place from the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
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What are the best movies like DDT Day Dream Believer 2021?
The closest matches to DDT Day Dream Believer 2021 are WWE Survivor Series 2019 (2019), WWE WrestleMania 22 (2006) and Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after DDT Day Dream Believer 2021?
Start with WWE Survivor Series 2019 (2019), the closest match to DDT Day Dream Believer 2021.
What is the highest-rated movie like DDT Day Dream Believer 2021?
Beast (2026), rated 7.5/10 by 227 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like DDT Day Dream Believer 2021?
Beast (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Japanese movies like DDT Day Dream Believer 2021?
Yes: The Fable (2019), Fighting Spirit: Champion Road (2003) and The Great Yokai War (2005).
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