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1. Rocky (1976)

PG | 120 min | Drama, Sport

A small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the world heavyweight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.

Director: John G. Avildsen | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers

Votes: 629,153 | Gross: $117.24M

2. Invincible (2006)

PG | 105 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

Based on the story of Vince Papale, a 30-year-old bartender from South Philadelphia who overcame long odds to play for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles in 1976.

Director: Ericson Core | Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear, Elizabeth Banks, Kevin Conway

Votes: 75,401 | Gross: $57.81M

3. The Bronze (2015)

R | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport

A foul-mouthed former gymnastics bronze medalist with local celebrity status reluctantly trains a rising Olympics aspirant.

Director: Bryan Buckley | Stars: Melissa Rauch, Gary Cole, Haley Lu Richardson, Thomas Middleditch

Votes: 13,491 | Gross: $0.62M

4. The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)

PG-13 | 126 min | Drama, Fantasy, Sport

A down-and-out golfer attempts to recover his game and his life with help from a mystical caddie.

Director: Robert Redford | Stars: Will Smith, Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, Bruce McGill

Votes: 59,502 | Gross: $30.70M

5. Tremors 3: Back to Perfection (2001 Video)

PG | 104 min | Action, Comedy, Horror

The now famous Burt Gummer returns to his hometown of Perfection, Nevada for the first time in years, but the deadliest Graboid evolution yet forces him to save the town he swore to protect.

Director: Brent Maddock | Stars: Michael Gross, Shawn Christian, Susan Chuang, Charlotte Stewart

Votes: 19,246

6. Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)

Passed | 113 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

Boxer Rocky Graziano's biopic, based on his autobiography, from childhood to his World Middleweight Championship title win at age 28 in 1947.

Director: Robert Wise | Stars: Paul Newman, Pier Angeli, Everett Sloane, Eileen Heckart

Votes: 9,025

7. When a Man Comes Home (2007)

Not Rated | 100 min | Comedy

Sebastian was told as kid that his dad suicided - causing his stutter. Sebastian, now a kitchen hand living with his girlfriend, is told that the famous opera singer returning to town after years is his dad. Chaos ensues.

Director: Thomas Vinterberg | Stars: Oliver Møller-Knauer, Ronja Mannov Olesen, Helene Reingaard Neumann, Thomas Bo Larsen

Votes: 946

8. Fighting for a City (2018)

93 min | Documentary, Sport

Behind-the-scenes boxing documentary on Josh Warrington, the hometown hero of Leeds, England.

Directors: Greg Hardes, Jacob Proud | Stars: Eddie Hearn, Lee Selby, Steve Wood, Mark Hurley

Votes: 70

9. Big Business (1937)

Approved | 60 min | Adventure, Comedy

The Jones family and their friend invest in a oil scheme promoted by a football star returning to his hometown. All appears lost when the wells contain only mud.

Director: Frank R. Strayer | Stars: Jed Prouty, Shirley Deane, Spring Byington, Russell Gleason

Votes: 37

10. The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
Episode: Barney Gets His Man (1961)

TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family

The accidental capture of a wanted man makes Barney the toast of Mayberry. It goes to his head 'til the felon escapes and returns to pay Barney back.

Director: Bob Sweeney | Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Betty Lynn

Votes: 437

11. The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
Episode: The Guitar Player Returns (1961)

TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family

Mayberry's own guitar celebrity Jim Lindsey returns, but he's not the conquering musical hero everyone thinks he is.

Director: Bob Sweeney | Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Elinor Donahue, Don Knotts

Votes: 408

12. Malibu, CA (1998–2000)
Episode: My Hero (1998)

TV-Y | 21 min | Comedy

Jason and Stads are dating but Jason is embarrassed by always being outdone by Stads in athletics, etc. A robbery is attempted at the Lighthouse while the couple are there. The lights go ... See full summary »

Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Trevor Merszei, Jason Hayes, Wendi Kenya, Brandon Brooks

13. BT Sport Fight Night Live (2017– )
Episode: IBF World Featherweight Championship: Lee Selby vs. Josh Warrington (2018)

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Stars: Paul Dempsey, Nicola Adams, Michael Alexander, Steve Bunce

14. Daisy Jones & The Six (2023)
Episode: Track 9: Feels Like the First Time (2023)

16+ | 47 min | Drama, Music, Romance

Daisy's SNL appearance is tough due to a broken spirit, finding unexpected comfort. The band's triumphant hometown return is marred by internal strife. Graham and Karen's romance faces challenges due to Karen's tough decision

Director: Nzingha Stewart | Stars: Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, Camila Morrone, Suki Waterhouse

Votes: 901

15. The Big Fight Live (1976– )
Episode: Vacant WBC Super-Middleweight Title: Carl Froch vs. Jean Pascal (2008)

TV-14 | Sport

Jim Rosenthal presents live coverage of Carl Froch vs. Jean Pascal from the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham.

Stars: Jim Rosenthal, Predrag Aleksic, Russ Anber, Rod Anderton

16. DAZN Boxing (2015– )
Episode: WBO, WBA & IBF World Heavyweight Championships: Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk (2021)

331 min | Sport

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Stars: Kate Abdo, Roy Jones Jr., Tony Bellew, Darren Barker

17. DAZN Boxing (2015– )
Episode: International Featherweight Contest: Mauricio Lara vs. Josh Warrington II (2021)

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Stars: Darren Barker, Jack Bateson, Tony Bellew, Conor Benn

18. DAZN Boxing (2015– )
Episode: Vacant British Super-Lightweight Title: Dalton Smith vs. Sam O'Maison (2022)

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Stars: Ade Oladipo, Darren Barker, Tony Bellew, Junaid Bostan

19. The Big Fight Live (1976– )
Episode: WBC World Super-Middleweight Championship: Nigel Benn vs. Gerald McClellan (1995)

TV-14 | Sport

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Stars: Nigel Benn, Frank Bruno, Ralph Citro, Peter DeFreitas

20. The Big Fight Live (1976– )
Episode: WBO World Super-Middleweight Championship: Chris Eubank vs. Ray Close II (1994)

TV-14 | Sport

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Stars: John Breen, Jack Charlton, Bernardo Checa, Ray Close

21. Sky Sports World Championship Boxing (1989– )
Episode: 12 Rounds Super-Welterweight: Liam Smith vs. Hassan Mwakinyo (2022)

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Anna Woolhouse presents live coverage of Liam Smith vs. Hassan Mwakinyo at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool.

Stars: Dan Azeez, Adam Azim, Martin Bakole Ilunga, Joakim Berghult

22. Sky Sports World Championship Boxing (1989– )
Episode: IBF World Bantamweight Title: Lee Haskins vs. Ryan Burnett (2017)

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Stars: Darren Barker, Paddy Barnes, Adam Booth, Ryan Burnett

23. DAZN Boxing (2015– )
Episode: IBF World Featherweight Title: Kiko Martínez vs. Josh Warrington II (2022)

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Laura Woods hosts live coverage of the Kiko Martínez vs. Josh Warrington rematch at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England.

Stars: Laura Woods, Darren Barker, Tony Bellew, Ebanie Bridges

24. DAZN Boxing (2015– )
Episode: IBF World Super-Featherweight Title: Kenichi Ogawa vs. Joe Cordina (2022)

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Laura Woods hosts live coverage of Kenichi Ogawa vs. Joe Cordina at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales.

Stars: Laura Woods, Michael Alexander, Darren Barker, Zelfa Barrett

25. DAZN Boxing (2015– )
Episode: Kenichi Ogawa vs. Joe Cordina: Public Workout (2022)

99 min | Sport

Chris Lloyd and Barry Jones are live at the Capitol Shopping Centre in Cardiff, Wales for the fighters' media workout.

Stars: Zelfa Barrett, Lauren Beere, Monique Bux, Joe Cordina

26. DAZN Boxing (2015– )
Episode: WBA Intercontinental Super-Lightweight Title: Montana Love vs. Stevie Spark (2022)

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Live coverage of Montana Love vs. Stevie Spark at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio with Claudia Trejos, Corey Erdman and Chris Algieri.

Stars: Chris Algieri, Mateus Alves, Karim Aun, Alycia Baumgardner

27. Sky Sports World Championship Boxing (1989– )
Episode: 8 Round Exhibition: Ricky Hatton vs. Marco Antonio Barrera (2022)

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Anna Woolhouse presents live coverage of the Ricky Hatton vs. Marco Antonio Barrera exhibition bout at the AO Arena in Manchester.

Stars: Karriss Artingstall, Marco Antonio Barrera Jr., Marco Antonio Barrera, Paul Booth

28. DAZN Boxing (2015– )
Episode: Josh Warrington vs. Luis Alberto Lopez: Public Workout (2022)

94 min | Sport

Dom McGuinness and Darren Barker are live at Kirkgate Market in Leeds, England for the fighters' open workouts.

Stars: Darren Barker, Dom McGuinness, Ben Edwards, Calum French

29. DAZN Boxing (2015– )
Episode: Josh Warrington vs. Luis Alberto Lopez: Final Press Conference (2022)

52 min | Sport

Dom McGuinness and Darren Barker are live at the Banking Hall in Leeds, England for the fighters' final press conference.

Stars: Darren Barker, Dom McGuinness, Eddie Hearn, Koby McNamara

30. DAZN Boxing (2015– )
Episode: Josh Warrington vs. Luis Alberto Lopez: Weigh-In (2022)

56 min | Sport

Dom McGuinness and Darren Barker are live at the Banking Hall in Leeds, England for the fighters' official weigh-ins.

Stars: Darren Barker, Dom McGuinness, David Diamante, Nabil Ahmed

31. DAZN Boxing (2015– )
Episode: IBF World Featherweight Title: Josh Warrington vs. Luis Alberto Lopez (2022)

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Ade Oladipo presents as Josh Warrington defends his IBF belt against Luis Alberto Lopez at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England.

Stars: Ade Oladipo, Darren Barker, Tony Bellew, Ebanie Bridges

32. DAZN Boxing (2015– )
Episode: Leigh Wood vs. Michael Conlan: Weigh-In (2022)

47 min | Sport

Chris Lloyd, Darren Barker and Carl Froch are live at the Albert Hall in Nottingham, England for the fighters' official weigh-ins.

Stars: Carl Froch, Darren Barker, Chris Lloyd, David Diamante

33. DAZN Boxing (2015– )
Episode: WBA World Featherweight Title: Leigh Wood vs. Michael Conlan (2022)

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Laura Woods hosts live coverage of Leigh Wood vs. Michael Conlan at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England.

Stars: Laura Woods, Yamila Abellaneda, Caoimhin Agyarko, Michael Alexander

34. DAZN Boxing (2015– )
Episode: Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara: Weigh-In (2023)

47 min | Sport

Chris Lloyd, Darren Barker and Carl Froch are live at the Albert Hall in Nottingham, England for the fighters' official weigh-ins.

Stars: Billy Allington, Darren Barker, Junaid Bostan, Aaron Bowen

35. DAZN Boxing (2015– )
Episode: WBA World Featherweight Title: Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara (2023)

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Leigh Wood defends his WBA world title against Mexican danger man, Mauricio Lara, at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England.

Stars: Laura Woods, Michael Alexander, Billy Allington, Darren Barker

36. DAZN Boxing (2015– )
Episode: Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara: Public Workout (2023)

99 min | Sport

Chris Lloyd and Darren Barker are live at The Level in Nottingham, England for the fighters' open workouts.

Stars: Darren Barker, Chris Lloyd, Nico Leivars, Kieron Conway

37. Sky Sports World Championship Boxing (1989– )
Episode: WBC World Heavyweight Championship: Oliver McCall vs. Frank Bruno (1995)

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Paul Dempsey presents coverage of Oliver McCall vs. Frank Bruno live from Wembley Stadium.

Stars: Nigel Benn, George Benton, Frank Bruno, Laura Bruno

38. DAZN Boxing (2015– )
Episode: WBA International Welterweight Title: Cyrus Pattinson vs. Chris Jenkins (2023)

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Stars: Darren Barker, Dave Coldwell, Mike Costello, Solomon Dacres

39. Tennis: Eastbourne (2008– )
Episode: 2015: Day 1 (2015)

254 min | Sport

Live second round coverage of Eugenie Bouchard vs. Alison Riske and Belinda Bencic vs. Madison Keys, plus as-live coverage of Johanna Konta vs. Ekaterina Makarova.

Stars: John Inverdale, Petra Kvitová, Genie Bouchard, Alison Riske

40. Tennis: Eastbourne (2008– )
Episode: 2015: Day 2 (2015)

254 min | Sport

Live third round coverage of Garbiñe Muguruza vs. Johanna Konta, Svetlana Kuznetsova vs. Caroline Wozniacki, and Heather Watson vs. Sloane Stephens.

Stars: Lee McKenzie, Lucie Safárová, Dominika Cibulková, Genie Bouchard

41. Tennis: Eastbourne (2008– )
Episode: 2015: Day 3 (2015)

254 min | Sport

Live quarter final coverage of Johanna Konta vs. Belinda Bencic, Caroline Wozniacki vs. Andrea Petkovic, and highlights of Tsvetana Pironkova vs. Agnieszka Radwanska.

Stars: John Inverdale, Tsvetana Pironkova, Aga Radwanska, Belinda Bencic

42. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021)
Episode: The Star-Spangled Man (2021)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

John Walker is named Captain America, and Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes team up against the rebel group the Flag Smashers.

Director: Kari Skogland | Stars: Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Clé Bennett

Votes: 16,648