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10 Best Movies Like Thrilla in Manila

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

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#1
Champs

Champs

2015★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thrilla in Manila for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary about the sport of boxing, as seen through the eyes of champions Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Bernard Hopkins....

#2
I Am Ali

I Am Ali

2014★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thrilla in Manila for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Unprecedented access to Muhammad Ali's personal archive of "audio journals" as well as interviews and testimonials from his inner circle of family and friends are used to tell the ...

#3
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thrilla in Manila for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Pa...

#4
A Decade Under the Influence

A Decade Under the Influence

2003★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thrilla in Manila for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of today's best filmmakers interview the influential directors of that time....

#5
Tyson

Tyson

2008★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thrilla in Manila for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

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 contr...

#6
Sidney

Sidney

2022★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thrilla in Manila for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Ber...

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