Michael Phelps - Actor Profile

Michael Phelps

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
12Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 30, 1985
Birth Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Michael Phelps Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Michael Phelps reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Michael Phelps's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 42% of Michael Phelps's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Touch the Wall, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Michael Phelps Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michael Phelps's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Touch the Wall (2014) movie poster
★8.0

Touch the Wall: Swimming superstar Missy Franklin was destined for greatness at an early age, but it wasn't until the arrival of Veteran

Touch the Wall

2014•Documentary
★7.9
Beijing 2008: Games of the XXIX Olympiad (2008) movie poster
★7.9

Beijing 2008: Games of the XXIX Olympiad: Here's a Special Edition DVD that captures the most dramatic and exciting moments from the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. O

Beijing 2008: Games of the XXIX Olympiad

2008•Action
★6.8
The Weight of Gold (2020) movie poster
★6.8

The Weight of Gold: Just like one in five Americans, many Olympic athletes similarly face serious mental health challenges and struggle to f

The Weight of Gold

2020•Documentary
★6.7
David Blaine: Real or Magic (2013) movie poster
★6.7

David Blaine: Real or Magic: David Blaine's signature brand of street magic mystifies the most recognisable celebrities in the world, such as Jamie F

David Blaine: Real or Magic

2013•TV Movie
★6.5
Der wahre Champion: Siegen mit Hightech (2016) movie poster
★6.5

Der wahre Champion: Siegen mit Hightech: Every year, top athletes set new world records. But are today’s record holders really better than those of the past? Or

Der wahre Champion: Siegen mit Hightech

2016•TV Movie

Full Filmography

Every movie Michael Phelps has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Franz Klammer - The Ski "Kaiser" Will Be 70 Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2023 The Tiger Effect Self Flop Similar →
2020 The Weight of Gold Self Hit Similar →
2017 Phelps vs Shark - Flop Similar →
2017 Shark School with Michael Phelps Self Flop Similar →
2017 Angst Self Flop Similar →
2016 Der wahre Champion: Siegen mit Hightech Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2014 Touch the Wall Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 David Blaine: Real or Magic Self Hit Similar →
2012 First Self Average Similar →
2008 Beijing 2008: Games of the XXIX Olympiad Self Super Hit Similar →
2008 2008 Olympics: Michael Phelps: Inside Story of the Beijing Games Himself Flop Similar →

Michael Phelps - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael Phelps?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Phelps is "Touch the Wall" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Michael Phelps acted in?

Michael Phelps has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael Phelps?

Other notable films include "Beijing 2008: Games of the XXIX Olympiad", "The Weight of Gold", and "David Blaine: Real or Magic".

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