I'm sure we would all agree that if you like sports your passion can reach almost religious levels. Whether your a tribal fan of your team or passionate about speed, the feeling is just the same. But there is one thing that sport really does do and that creates heroes.
Even if a person is not into the sport of road cycling, it would be hard not to appreciate the superhuman abilities needed to win the Tour de France.
Someone once famously said that that there was not a human alive that did not know the name Muhammad Ali. I think maybe he said it. And the gravity-defying stunts pulled by the worlds best rock climbers, push the limits of the human mind further each year that passes.
Now, in 2019 we have had our fair share of spectacular sporting events. There seems to have been more World Cups across all aspects of sport than any other year ever. The Women's World Cup, The Cricket World Cup, the Netball World Cup and later in the year the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan.
It's fair to say that whatever the sport is, we are all inspired by the incredible talents that are on display. However, as with all things sometimes there are truly exceptional examples. These heroes generate a huge following and leave a powerful imprint in history.
So we have taken a look through, Netflix and Amazon Prime. Then pulled together an amazing list of seventeen stories of legends, heroes, champions and Speed Kings. Plenty enough sports passion to get you through the times when the is no sport on the TV.
What are the best Sports Documentaries on Netflix and Amazon Prime?
1.
Senna
Possibly the greatest sports documentary ever made about possibly the most talented formula one racing driver in the history of the sport. Gripping, exciting and soaked with emotion, this shattering story tells the tale of a true legend whose career came to such a tragic end.
2.
Bobby Robson: More Than A Manager
This excellently produced documentary is a fitting tribute to one of Englands greatest football Icons. Bursting with energy, great direction and incredibly touching. More than just a sporting documentary, this is a great film about a great man who inspired many and through the film - still is.
3.
All Or Nothing: New Zealand All Blacks
An engaging and insightful all access pass to the world of the New Zealand All Blacks. From player interviews, training and match footage, All Or Nothing chronicles the highs and lows of being a part of the world's number one rugby team.
4.
Pistorius
Pistorius is a four-part documentary from Amazon giving an open and very revealing look at the person behind the Blade Runner. A fascinating look at his upbringing and the lead up to the horrific killing of Reeva Steenkamp.
5.
All or Nothing: Manchester City
Follow Manchester City on the amazing run to lifting the title in the 2017/18 English Premier League Season. This access all areas show takes the viewer on a journey with the manager, players and backroom staff. If you are a fan of City this is a must watch.
6.
Palio
The Palio is the worlds oldest continually run horse race. Held in the beautiful medieval town square of Siena, Italy. The documentary ‘Palio’ takes an in-depth look at this incredible race which has been described as ‘Rocky On Horseback’.
7.
Valley Uprising
This heart-stopping sports documentary is not for the faint-hearted. Tracing the history of Rock Climbing in Yosemite National Park on arguably some of the hardest big climbs on the planet. Grab yourself a backstage pass to the biggest rock n roll sporting event in history.
8.
Anthony Joshua: The Road to Klitschko
A brilliant fly on the wall sports documentary following the journey of Anthony Joshua as he prepares for the fight of his life. The new young hope of heavyweight boxing against arguably one of the greatest boxers in this division ever - Wladimir Klitschko.
9.
Do You Want To Win?
Football fans have been blessed with great documentaries over the years. The excellent ‘One Night In Turin’ and ‘The Class Of ’92’ to name a few. More recently fans have enjoyed ‘All Or Nothing’ and ‘First Team: Juventus’. Now a new documentary from Amazon Prime tells the story of the final season before the launch of the Premier League. Fierce rivals Leeds United and Manchester United battle to b...
10.
Last Chance U
A gritty yet inspiring look at college football in this fascinating documentary that follows the East Mississippi Community College on their quest for a fourth National Championship title. The harsh reality of Friday Night Lights.
11.
Icarus
This is an extremely insightful documentary focusing on doping in elite sports, digging so deep that this becomes more like a dark thriller exposing the dark truths of the Russian doping program funded by the state.
12.
Long Shot
In 2004 Juan Catalan was arrested for a brutal murder of a sixteen-year-old girl. The 24-year-old protested his innocence and claimed he was watching a baseball game at Dodger Stadium at the time of the murder. Can a random ‘long shot’ save this innocent man from death row?
13.
TT Closer to the Edge
TT Closer to the Edge is a super fast exhilarating movie that follows Guy Martin's pursuit to win the worlds greatest and most dangerous motorcycle race - The Isle of Man TT.
14.
Sunderland ‘Til I Die
Join Sunderland football club as they aim to bounce straight back from relegation of the Premier League. A great fly on the wall documentary of how professional football isn't always free spending and positive.
15.
Make Us Dream
This brutally honest documentary gives a revealing view of the personal pressures experienced by one of the greatest football players ever to pull on a Liverpool jersey. Steven Gerrard is a Legend at Liverpool FC but the pursuit of winning the title became a huge personal burden.
16.
Conor McGregor: Notorious
Not for the faint-hearted, this intimate fly on the wall documentary is a brutal blood-soaked experience. If you are a fan of UFC then you will love this rags to riches story.
17.
Williams
Deeply touching expose of the triumphs and disasters surrounding the Williams family. If you are passionate about Formula One racing this powerful documentary takes you behind the scenes of one of the most famous teams of all time Williams.
There is so much to watch in that list and we have tried to get a good selection to cover lots of different types of sports for you. But keep your eyes open, we will always be writing new reviews for the best sports documentaries on Netfix and Amazon!