Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 17, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Champion

If you loved The Champion, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Looking for Eric

Looking for Eric

2009★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Champion for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A man trying to put his life back on track gets some advice from an unexpected benefactor -- the ex-footballer Eric Cantona....

#2
Out of the Clear Blue Sky

Out of the Clear Blue Sky

2019★ 8.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Champion for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Returning to Earth as an imitator, the legendary Mexican artist Pedro Infante must prove that he is no longer a womanizer to enter paradise....

#3
Love Don't Co$t a Thing

Love Don't Co$t a Thing

2003★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Champion for fans of Drama & Family & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A high school outcast pays a cheerleader to pose as his girlfriend so he can be considered cool....

#4
The Longshots

The Longshots

2008★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Champion for fans of Drama & Family & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The true story of Jasmine Plummer who, at the age of eleven, became the first female to play in Pop Warner football tournament in its 56-year history....

#5
Soccer Days

Soccer Days

2003★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Champion for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A comedic romp that celebrates the power of friendship to turn your life around, Dias de Futbol introduces us to Antonio, an ex-convict and amateur shrink who convinces his pals th...

#6
Chang Can Dunk

Chang Can Dunk

2023★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Champion for fans of Drama & Family & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American, bets the high school basketball star that he can dunk by Homecoming. The bet leads 5' 8" Chang on a quest to learn to dunk—not only to impress...

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