If you're a fan of real life sports stories, read on for a rundown of 10 of the best sports documentaries now streaming. There's nothing like the drama of sports. There are highs and lows and a large number of inspirational stories of victory and heart-wrenching stories of defeat.
Not all sports documentaries are centered around the world's most popular competitions, and Netflix's "The Speed Cubers" give an incredible insight into the little know world of Rubik's Cube speed competitions.
Let's be honest, we've all probably been so frustrated at one point or another with a jumbled Rubik's Cube that we've had to take it apart to line up every block. "Speed Cubers" puts on display the mental acuity and dexterity it takes to solve one of these puzzles in record time.
New Zealand is a tiny nation with a population hovering around three million, but it has constantly produced one of the world's premier rugby team in the All Blacks. Amazon Primes "All or Nothing" docuseries takes an in depth look at the All Blacks 2018 season and explores how a small nation can produce some of the best athletes in the world's rugby scene.
There's no doubt that being a Formula 1 driver takes skill and concentration, but there are many who question whether race car drivers should be considered athletes.
"Formula 1: Drive to Survive" explores the challenges of the competitive world of F1 racing including fitness regimens and physical preparation. If you've ever wanted to know exactly how much physical endurance it takes to compete at racing's highest level, this is one of Netflix documentaries that provides an intriguing look into fitness, training and tactics of the sport.
"The Test: A New Era for Australia's Team" follows the Australian test cricket team following one of the darkest stories in the history of the sport. The Australians were disgraced after they had been caught tampering with the ball in a match against South Africa. What followed were dark times, but also the hope of redemption.
This Amazon Prime Video documentary chronicles events from the tampering incident to the return of their disgraced captain and finishes up covering the 2019 Ashes versus England as the Australians pursue redemption and respect in the sport.
If you're a fan of the English Premier League and enjoy watching documentaries about some of the more recently successful teams in the current era, then maybe "Sunderland 'Til I Die" isn't for you. One of the once storied franchises on the world soccer scene, Sunderland has gone through its share of struggles as of late.
Netflix provides beautifully shot game action, gritty behind the scenes footage of the struggles of Sunderland and almost comical representation of their management's buffoonery. "Sunderland 'Til I Die" portrays the real on-the-field struggles of professional sports teams and their relationship with an angry and disillusioned fan base.
UCLA gymnastics captured the sports world due to the viral routines of star Katelyn Ohashi. YouTube's "UCLA Gymnastics: The New Era" follows the UCLA squad during its first season after Ohashi's departure. This documentary offers an inside look at the relationships, training and day-to-day routines of these athletes as they prepare to compete in the mentally and physically strenuous arena that is NCAA collegiate gymnastics.
If you're an NFL fan and want to get an insider's view on what it takes to play a full season of professional football, "All or Nothing" may be what you're looking for.
In each series of Amazon's "All or Nothing: NFL," this docuseries follows one NFL team and their week-by-week activities throughout an entire season. Teams you can follow include the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles.
For most sports fans, the story of professional cycling's Movistar team went under the radar, but even casual cycling aficionados followed their story in 2019.
Professional cyclists endure grueling conditions in both training and competition, and "The Least Expected Day" follows the Movistar team's quest for winning the Grand Tours, the three most prestigious races in the sport. This is one of those must-see documentaries for any cycling fan.
"Last Chance U" isn't exactly the triumphant story of a team or athlete coming out on top, it's precisely what its name implies. This Netflix docuseries follows junior college teams as young football players fight for their last chance at the big time. A large percentage of high-school athletes fail to sign with an NCAA squad that will get them the exposure they need to be on the NFL's draft-day radar. "Last Chance U" chronicles these athlete's fight to stay relevant and maybe earn the chance to transfer to an NCAA school.
Even if you aren't a fan of basketball or the NBA, you're probably well aware of the dominance of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the 1990's. It's been argued that Jordan is the best to ever play the game and his Bull's championship teams of the 90's may be unrivaled.
Netflix's "The Last Dance," chronicles the on and off court events surrounding Jordan's Bulls during the 1998 season. If you're into documentaries about winning teams fighting to stay on top, "The Last Dance" will appeal to fans of all sports, not just followers of the NBA.
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