Movies like WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA (2006)
The best movies like WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA (2006) are Showbiz Kids (2020), Tyson (2008) and All That Breathes (2022). If WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA hooked you with its documentary and history, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedSupersonic (2016)7.4/10 from 253 votes
- NewestTJPW Texas Stampede in Austin ~ Day 1 (2026)Released 2026
Showbiz Kids (2020)
A documentary chronicling the shared experiences of prominent former child stars and the personal and professional price of fame and failure on a child.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTyson (2008)
Director James Toback takes an unflinching, uncompromising look at the life of Mike Tyson--almost solely from the perspective of the man himself. TYSON alternates between the controversial boxer addressing the camera and shots of the champion's fights to create an arresting picture of the man.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAll That Breathes (2022)
Against the darkening backdrop of New Delhi's apocalyptic air and escalating violence, two brothers devote their lives to protecting one casualty of the turbulent times: the bird known as the black kite.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee (2016)
The strange story of John McAfee, who went from millionaire software mogul to yogi, Kurtz-like jungle recluse to potential murderer, and most recently a prospective presidential candidate for the American Libertarian Party.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Accountant of Auschwitz (2018)
Oskar Gröning, known as the "Accountant of Auschwitz," was charged with the murder of 300,000 Jews. When he took the stand in 2015, at the age of 94, his trial made headlines worldwide.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTen Minutes Older: The Trumpet (2002)
Ten Minutes Older is a 2002 film project consisting of two compilation feature films entitled The Trumpet and The Cello. The project was conceived by the producer Nicolas McClintock as a reflection on the theme of time at the turn of the Millennium. Fifteen celebrated film-makers were invited to create their own vision of what time means in ten minutes of film.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisVan Gogh: Painted with Words (2010)
A drama-documentary presented by Alan Yentob, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role. Every word spoken by the actors in this film is sourced from the letters that Van Gogh sent to his younger brother Theo, and of those around him. What emerges is a complex portrait of a sophisticated, civilised and yet tormented man.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Untold History Of The United States (2012)
Oliver Stone charts the history of the United States from the Second World War to the present.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Mystery of D.B. Cooper (2020)
This documentary brings to life the stories of four people believed by their family and friends to be “DB Cooper,” a man who hijacked a 727 flying out of Seattle and jumped from the plane over the wilds of Washington State with a parachute and $200,000, never to be heard from again.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006)
Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary delivers a startling new look at the Peoples Temple, headed by preacher Jim Jones who, in 1978, led more than 900 members to Guyana, where he orchestrated a mass suicide via tainted punch.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSupersonic (2016)
Supersonic charts the meteoric rise of Oasis from the council estates of Manchester to some of the biggest concerts of all time in just three short years. This palpable, raw and moving film shines a light on one of the most genre and generation-defining British bands that has ever existed and features candid new interviews with Noel and Liam Gallagher, their mother, and members of the band and road crew.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRonaldo (2015)
Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated figures in football. For the first time ever, the world gets vividly candid and un-paralleled, behind-closed-doors access to the footballer, father, family-man and friend in this moving & fascinating documentary. Through in-depth conversations, state of the art football footage and never before seen archival footage, the film gives an astonishing insight into the sporting and personal life of triple Ballon D'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his career. From the makers of ‘Senna’ and ‘Amy’, Ronaldo takes audiences on an intimate and revealing journey of what it’s like to live as an iconic athlete in the eye of the storm.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history
Worth the HypeMovies like thisI Called Him Morgan (2016)
Part jazz history, part true-crime tale, Kasper Collin’s new documentary employs extensive archival footage and new interviews to tell the tragic story of the magnificently talented trumpeter Lee Morgan and his common-law wife Helen, who murdered him in a New York bar in 1972.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMaking Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019)
The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRed Army (2015)
A documentary highlighting the Soviet Union's legendary and enigmatic hockey training culture and world-dominating team through the eyes of the team's Captain Slava Fetisov, following his shift from hockey star and celebrated national hero to political enemy.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Unknown Known (2013)
Former United States Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld discusses his career in Washington D.C. from his days as a congressman in the early 1960s to planning the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history
Popcorn FlickMovies like this20,000 Days on Earth (2014)
A semi-fictionalized documentary about a day in the life of Australian musician Nick Cave's persona.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAudrey (2020)
An unprecedented and intimate look at the life, work and enduring legacy of British actress Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993).
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Green Book: Guide to Freedom (2019)
In 1936, Victor H. Green (1892-1960) published The Negro Motorist Green Book, a book that was both a travel guide and a survival manual, to help African-Americans navigate safe those regions of the United States where segregation and Jim Crow laws were disgracefully applied.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history
Worth the HypeMovies like this9/11: Inside the President's War Room (2021)
Experience the events of September 11, 2001 through the eyes of President Bush and his closest advisors as they personally detail the crucial hours and key decisions from that historic day.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSendai Girls' Pro-Wrestling in Shinjuku FACE ~Acceleration~ (2026)
Sendai Girls' Pro-Wrestling in Shinjuku FACE ~Acceleration~ was a professional wrestling event promoted by Sendai Girls' Pro-Wrestling, held on February 8, 2026, at Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
Stardom in Korakuen 2026 Feb. (2026)
Stardom in Korakuen 2026 Feb. was a professional wrestling event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom, held on February 28, 2026 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. In the main event, Konami defended the Wonder of Stardom Championship against Hina.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
Lose Your Mask, Lose Yourself (2015)
An aging Luchador finds himself behind a computer working in a cube. His successful wife helps him find his way.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
TNA Against All Odds 2011 (2011)
TNA Wrestling presents: Against All Odds 2011
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
DDT Hybrid Performer 2026 ~Kaisei Takechi 2nd Anniversary Show~ (2026)
Hybrid Performer 2026 was a professional wrestling event promoted by DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT), commemorating the second anniversary of crossover star Kaisei Takechi's in-ring debut. It took place on February 22, 2026, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
Stardom 14th Goddesses of Stardom Tag League in Munakata (2024)
14th Goddesses of Stardom Tag League in Munakata was a professional wrestling event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom, held on November 2, 2024 at Munakata YURIX Event Hall in Munakata, Fukuoka, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
Stardom 14th Goddesses of Stardom Tag League in Miyazaki (2024)
14th Goddesses of Stardom Tag League in Miyazaki was a professional wrestling event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom, held on November 4, 2024 at UMK Sports Studio in Miyazaki, Kyūshū, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
Stardom Golden Week Fight Tour 2024 in Kochi (2024)
Golden Week Fight Tour 2024 in Kochi was a professional wrestling event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom, held on April 30, 2024 at CHRES Gymnasium at Kōchi, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
Stardom in Numazu 2024 (2024)
Stardom in Numazu 2024 was a professional wrestling event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom, held on April 13, 2024 at Kira Messe Numazu in Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
TJPW Texas Stampede in Austin ~ Day 1 (2026)
Texas Stampede in Austin ~ Day 1 was a professional wrestling event promoted by Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW), held on March 17, 2026 at Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas, USA.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
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What are the best movies like WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA?
The closest matches to WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA are Showbiz Kids (2020), Tyson (2008) and All That Breathes (2022). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA?
Start with Showbiz Kids (2020), the closest match to WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA.
What is the highest-rated movie like WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA?
Supersonic (2016), rated 7.4/10 by 253 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA?
TJPW Texas Stampede in Austin ~ Day 1 (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA?
Yes: Showbiz Kids (2020), Tyson (2008) and All That Breathes (2022).
How are movies similar to WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.