Movies Like The Game of Their Lives (2005)

The Game of Their Lives is a 2005 drama film from David Anspaugh with a MovieMagicScore of 5.7/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Les yeux dans les Bleus and Pelé.

Drama

Les yeux dans les Bleus

1998

This documentary follows the French soccer team on their way to victory in the 1998 World Cup in France. Stéphane Meunier spent the whole time filming the players, the coach and some other important characters of this victory, giving us a very intimate and nice view of them, as if we were with them.

7.4

MagicScore

Pelé

2021

Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé's extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero. Mixing rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary celebrates the legendary Brazilian footballer who personified football as art.

7.3

MagicScore

The Two Escobars

2010

Pablo Escobar was the richest, most powerful drug kingpin in the world, ruling the Medellin Cartel with an iron fist. Andres Escobar was the biggest soccer star in Colombia. The two were not related, but their fates were inextricably-and fatally-intertwined. Pablo's drug money had turned Andres' national team into South American champions, favored to win the 1994 World Cup in Los Angeles. It was there, in a game against the U.S., that Andres committed one of the most shocking mistakes in soccer history, scoring an "own goal" that eliminated his team from the competition and ultimately cost him his life. The Two Escobars is a riveting examination of the intersection of sports, crime, and politics.

7.3

MagicScore

Germany: A Summer's Fairytale

2006

A documentary of the German national soccer team’s 2006 World Cup experience that changed the face of modern Germany.

6.8

MagicScore

The Team

2014

Documentary about the victorious German national football team - called "Die Mannschaft" - and their journey to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

6.6

MagicScore

What Do We See When We Look at the Sky?

2021

In the Georgian riverside town of Kutaisi, summertime romance and World Cup fever are in the air. After a pair of chance encounters, pharmacist Lisa and soccer player Giorgi find their plans for a date undone when they both awaken magically transformed with no way to recognize each other.

6.7

MagicScore

Sixty Six

2006

A boy's Bar Mitzvah looks set to be a disaster when it coincides with the 1966 World Cup Final.

6.6

MagicScore

Next Goal Wins

2023

Dutch coach Thomas Rongen attempts the nearly impossible task of turning the American Samoa soccer team from perennial losers into winners.

6.4

MagicScore

I Choose to Believe

2023

It narrates the epic title obtained by the Argentine National Team in the World Cup Qatar 2022 with testimonies of the protagonists, told from the intimacy and in first person.

7.7

MagicScore

#10

Bobby

2016

A film which marks the 50th anniversary of England's victory in the 1966 World Cup, and uncovers the truth behind the man who led them to it... Bo66y is a powerful, dramatic and deeply personal portrait of a genuine footballing icon. Moore fought many battles besides those witnessed by millions on the football field. Behind the glory lies the story of a man who faced highs and lows with the same strength and bravery. But he died young, cruelly shunned by the game and by the very people who owed him so much. The story is told by his two wives, his friends and fans, including Pele, Sir Geoff Hurst Harry Redknapp, Ray Davies, Ray Winstone and Russell Brand, and more than 30 others, whose words are mixed with as yet unseen archive footage.

6.7

MagicScore

#11

Bomb Scared

2017

Somewhere in Spain, four ETA terrorists await a phone call before carrying out a mission, while the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where Spanish soccer team is one of the favorites to win, is being held in South Africa.

5.4

MagicScore

#12

Cinderella Man

2005

The true story of boxer Jim Braddock who, following his retirement in the 1930s, makes a surprise comeback in order to lift his family out of poverty.

7.6

MagicScore

#13

83

2021

On the 25th of June 1983, the Lord’s Cricket Ground witnessed one of the biggest underdog stories in the history of sports. Fourteen inspired players - led by a man's self-belief and conviction - fought against all odds and orchestrated India’s greatest sporting triumph by beating the two-time World Champions West Indies.

7.2

MagicScore

#14

The Cup

1999

While the World Cup is being played in France, two young Tibetan refugees arrive at a monastery in India. The atmosphere of serene contemplation is soon disrupted by soccer fever, as the two students desperately seek a TV to watch the final.

6.5

MagicScore

#15

Keylor Navas, Hombre de Fe

2017

The story of real life Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas, from his humble beginnings in his home town to his rise to greatness as an elite soccer player.

8.1

MagicScore

#16

The Keeper

2018

The story of a man whose love for football, for England and for the love of his life, Margaret, saw him rise from Nazi 'villain' to British hero. Bert Trautmann, the German goalkeeper won over even his harshest opponents by winning the FA Cup Final for Manchester City in 1956 - playing on with a broken neck to secure victory.

7.4

MagicScore

#17

Pelé: Birth of a Legend

2016

The life story of Brazilian football legend, Pele.

7.3

MagicScore

#18

The Street Player

1983

Fares, a shoe factory worker, has only one passion in life: football. He lives a humble life in a chaotic neighborhood where he plays street football to increase his income. However, neither his marriage nor his job is stable enough. He goes through a lot of problems due to his lack of self-discipline with his divorced wife and his son.

7.3

MagicScore

#19

Sudani from Nigeria

2018

When a soccer club manager brings one of his injured foreign players home to recuperate, they form an unlikely bond despite their cultural differences.

7.3

MagicScore

#20

Green Street Hooligans

2005

After being wrongfully expelled from Harvard University, American Matt Buckner flees to his sister's home in England. Once there, he is befriended by her charming and dangerous brother-in-law, Pete Dunham, and introduced to the underworld of British football hooliganism. Matt learns to stand his ground through a friendship that develops against the backdrop of this secret and often violent world. 'Green Street Hooligans' is a story of loyalty, trust and the sometimes brutal consequences of living close to the edge.

7.3

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Game of Their Lives?

The top films similar to The Game of Their Lives by MovieMagicScore are Les yeux dans les Bleus (7.4), Pelé (7.3), The Two Escobars (7.3). Each shares drama themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Game of Their Lives worth watching?

The Game of Their Lives holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.7/10 from 63 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Game of Their Lives?

The Game of Their Lives (2005) is a drama film directed by David Anspaugh, starring Gerard Butler, Wes Bentley, Gavin Rossdale.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Game of Their Lives?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more drama recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like The Game of Their Lives

This ranked list pairs The Game of Their Lives (2005), a drama film from David Anspaugh, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Gerard Butler take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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