12 Best Sport Movies on AMC+ 2026
Find the best sport movies on AMC+ with Rocky, Major League, Touching the Void and more—15 picks spanning drama, comedy, action, and documentary.
If you’re hunting for the best sport movies on AMC+, this list brings together hard-hitting underdog stories, crowd-pleasing comedy, and true-life survival drama. You’ll find classics like Rocky, Rocky II, Rocky III, Rocky IV, Rocky V, and Rocky Balboa, alongside the baseball favorite Major League and the gripping documentary Touching the Void. The mix works because it covers the full range of sports storytelling: adrenaline, rivalry, resilience, and the quiet moments that make a comeback feel earned. With 15 titles on the page, there’s room for legendary boxing sagas, sharp laughs, and a few surprises that go beyond the ring or the field.
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Rocky
drama · sport
Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the ring with a world heavyweight champion, Rocky knows that it's his one shot at the big time — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner!
Directed by John G. AvildsenCast Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess MeredithAMC+Paramount Plus -
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Touching the Void
action & adventure · documentary · drama · sport
The true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates' disastrous and nearly-fatal mountain climb of 6,344m Siula Grande in the Cordillera Huayhuash in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.
Directed by Kevin MacdonaldCast Brendan Mackey, Nicholas Aaron, Ollie RyallAMC+ -
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Rocky II
drama · sport
After Rocky goes the distance with champ Apollo Creed, both try to put the fight behind them and move on. Rocky settles down with Adrian but can't put his life together outside the ring, while Creed seeks a rematch to restore his reputation. Soon enough, the "Master of Disaster" and the "Italian Stallion" are set on a collision course for a climactic battle that is brutal and unforgettable.
Directed by Sylvester StalloneCast Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess MeredithNetflixAMC+Paramount Plus -
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Rocky Balboa
drama · sport
When he loses a highly publicized virtual boxing match to ex-champ Rocky Balboa, reigning heavyweight titleholder Mason Dixon retaliates by challenging the Italian Stallion to a 10-round exhibition bout. To the surprise of his son and friends, Rocky agrees to come out of retirement and face an opponent who's faster, stronger and thirty years his junior. Rocky takes on Dixon in what will become the greatest fight in boxing history!
Directed by Sylvester StalloneCast Sylvester Stallone, Burt Young, Antonio Tarver, Geraldine Hughes, Milo VentimigliaNetflixAMC+Paramount Plus -
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Rocky IV
drama · sport
Rocky Balboa holds the world heavyweight championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union. This time, Rocky's training regimen takes him to Siberia, where he prepares for a globally televised match in the heart of Moscow. But nothing can truly prepare him for what he's about to face – a fight to the finish, in which he must defend not only himself, but also the honor of his country!
Directed by Sylvester StalloneCast Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Brigitte NielsenNetflixAMC+Paramount Plus -
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Rocky V
drama · sport
A lifetime of taking shots has ended Rocky’s career, and a crooked accountant has left him broke. Inspired by the memory of his trainer, however, Rocky finds glory in training and takes on an up-and-coming boxer.
Directed by John G. AvildsenCast Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Sage Stallone, Burgess MeredithNetflixAMC+Paramount Plus -
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Rocky III
drama · sport
Following Rocky Balboa's intense battle with his most powerful adversary yet – the ferocious Clubber Lang – Rocky joins forces with former rival Apollo Creed in an effort to get back his fighting spirit.
Directed by Sylvester StalloneCast Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess MeredithNetflixAMC+Paramount Plus -
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Wolves
comedy · drama · family · sport
Anthony Keller, star of his NYC high school basketball team, is riding his way to Cornell on a sports scholarship. But he can only maintain his popular jock facade for so long, as his troubled father Lee has a gambling addiction that threatens to derail his dreams both on and off the court.
Directed by Bart FreundlichCast Zazie Beetz, Carla Gugino, Michael Shannon, Jessica Rothe, Chris BauerAMC+Paramount Plus -
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Embattled
action · drama · sport
A son aspires to follow in his famous MMA father's footsteps, but along his journey must figure out how to break the abusive cycle, if possible, that his father has continued.
Directed by Nick SarkisovCast Drew Starkey, Stephen Dorff, Elizabeth Reaser, Donald Faison, Darren MannAMC+ -
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Chalet Girl
comedy · romance · sport
While working a job at an exclusive ski resort to support her Dad, Kim learns to snowboard and is so good at it that she enters a competition with a huge cash prize. She has to dig deep to overcome her fears, but her life gets more complicated through her spoken-for boss, Jonny.
Directed by Phil TraillCast Miquita Oliver, Rick Edwards, Felicity Jones, Bill Bailey, Rebecca LaceyAMC+ -
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Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton
documentary · sport
This is the remarkable story of an American icon who changed the sport of big wave surfing forever. Transcending the surf genre, this in-depth portrait of a hard-charging athlete explores the fear, courage and ambition that push a man to greatness—and the cost that comes with it.
Directed by Rory KennedyCast Laird Hamilton, Gabrielle ReeceAMC+ -
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Swimming with Men
comedy · drama · sport
A man who is suffering a mid-life crisis finds new meaning in his life as part of an all-male, middle-aged, amateur synchronised swimming team.
Directed by Oliver ParkerCast Rob Brydon, Rupert Graves, Thomas Turgoose, Adeel Akhtar, Jim CarterAMC+
Wrapping Up
Whether you want a big-screen training montage, a smart sports comedy, or a tense real-life ordeal, this roundup gives you a solid starting point on AMC+. The Rocky films anchor the list, but titles like Major League and Touching the Void keep the lineup varied and rewatchable. Bookmark this page so you can come back when you’re ready for your next pick, and check in again as the catalog changes. This page is updated regularly to help you find what to stream without the guesswork.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a AMC+ subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on AMC+. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026