8 Best Sport Movies on AMC+ 2026
From documentaries to thrillers, explore 8 AMC+ sport movies like Touching the Void, Embattled, and Chalet Girl for your next pick.
If you’re searching for the best sport movies on AMC+, this lineup gives you a mix of competition, pressure, and personal stakes without sticking to one lane. You’ll find true-story intensity in Touching the Void and Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton, while Embattled and Wolves lean into family conflict as much as athletics. For something lighter, Chalet Girl and Swimming with Men bring comedy into the mix, and Bloody Tennis adds a darker twist with horror and mystery & thriller elements. The list even includes a classic oddball crossover in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man, so there’s a little something here for different moods.
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Bloody Tennis
horror · mystery & thriller · sport
Follows Sophie, who is admitted to an elite tennis academy hidden in the South of Europe, where she must contend with fierce competition and the school's increasingly sinister undercurrents.
Why watch: If you enjoy sports stories with suspense and a darker edge, Bloody Tennis may fit the mood. Its mix of horror, mystery & thriller, and sport points to a tense competition setting.
Directed by Nikias ChryssosCast Sandra Guldberg Kampp, Elina Löwensohn, Tracy Gotoas, Lily Taieb, Juliana Vieira-GuerraAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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Touching the Void
Won 1 Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film
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.
Why watch: If you like real-life survival stories and outdoor adventure, Touching the Void is a strong choice. Its documentary and drama elements make it a good fit for viewers who want a serious, true-story sports watch.
Directed by Kevin MacdonaldCast Brendan Mackey, Nicholas Aaron, Ollie RyallAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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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.
Why watch: If you want a sports movie that also leans into family and coming-of-age drama, Wolves is worth a look. The comedy and drama mix may appeal if you prefer a basketball story with personal stakes beyond the court.
Directed by Bart FreundlichCast Zazie Beetz, Carla Gugino, Michael Shannon, Jessica Rothe, Chris BauerAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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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.
Why watch: If you’re drawn to fight-centered dramas with family conflict, Embattled stands out. Its action and drama blend suits viewers who like sports stories tied to difficult relationships and pressure at home.
Directed by Nick SarkisovCast Drew Starkey, Stephen Dorff, Elizabeth Reaser, Donald Faison, Darren MannAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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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.
Why watch: If you want something lighter with romance and competition, Chalet Girl is a good match. Its comedy, romance, and sport mix makes it appealing for viewers who like an underdog-style snowboard story.
Directed by Phil TraillCast Miquita Oliver, Rick Edwards, Felicity Jones, Bill Bailey, Rebecca LaceyAMC+More details on IMDb →
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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.
Why watch: If surfing documentaries interest you, Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton is the natural pick here. It should suit viewers who like athlete profiles focused on ambition, courage, and the cost of chasing greatness.
Directed by Rory KennedyCast Laird Hamilton, Gabrielle ReeceAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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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.
Why watch: If you prefer sports comedies about finding new purpose later in life, Swimming with Men is a nice option. Its drama and sport blend may appeal if you like team stories with a more offbeat setup.
Directed by Oliver ParkerCast Rob Brydon, Rupert Graves, Thomas Turgoose, Adeel Akhtar, Jim CarterAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
comedy · horror · kids & family · science-fiction · sport
As novice detectives, Bud and Lou come face to face with the Invisible Man.
Why watch: If you enjoy classic comedy with a genre mashup, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man is the most unusual pick on the list. Its mix of comedy, horror, family, science-fiction, and sport makes it a fun choice for viewers who like older, quirky movies.
Directed by Charles LamontCast Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Nancy Guild, Arthur Franz, Adele JergensAMC+More details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
Whether you want a grounded documentary, a tense drama, or a sports story with a comedy edge, this collection makes it easy to pick the right watch for the moment. Titles like Touching the Void, Embattled, and Bloody Tennis show how wide the sports category can stretch, while lighter options such as Chalet Girl and Swimming with Men keep things varied. Bookmark this page if you’re narrowing down your next pick, since it’s updated regularly as the catalog changes. Come back whenever you want a fresh way to explore sports-centered movies.
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