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The Beautiful Game

Sports Film Drama Soccer 2020S Homeless World Cup

The Beautiful Game is a 2024 British sports drama directed by Thea Sharrock and written by Frank Cottrell-Boyce. The story follows an English football team traveling to Rome to compete in the Homeless World Cup, a real international tournament for people affected by homelessness and related circumst...

6.3 Fair

apps Top The Beautiful Game Alternatives

The top alternative to The Beautiful Game in 2026 is Fat City with a score of 8.6/10, followed by The Two Escobars (8.5) and Requiem for a Heavyweight (8.2).

Fat City

John Huston’s *Fat City* (1972) portrays the harsh realities of aspiring boxers and their families in 1970s Stockton, Ca...

Drama Boxing 1970S Gritty

8.6 Great

The Two Escobars

The Two Escobars is a documentary examining the tragic intersection of professional soccer and Colombia’s tumultuous 199...

Documentary Soccer 2010S Colombia

8.5 Great

Requiem for a Heavyweight

“Requiem for a Heavyweight” chronicles the tragic downfall of Jake McMillan, a former heavyweight boxing champion grappl...

Classic Drama Boxing 1960S

8.2 Great

The Fire Inside

The Fire Inside is a 2024 American biographical sports drama film directed by Rachel Morrison and written by Barry Jenki...

Boxing Biopic 2020S Claressa Shields

7.7 Good

Girlfight

"Girlfight" is a 2000 American sports drama film written and directed by Karyn Kusama, marking her feature directorial d...

Drama Boxing Coming Of Age 2000S

7.6 Good

The Class of '92

"The Class of '92" is a 2013 British sports documentary detailing the rise of six exceptionally talented footballers who...

Documentary Soccer 2010S Manchester

7.6 Good

Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In

"Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In" is a 2021 British documentary film directed by Jason Ferguson that profiles the life...

Documentary Soccer Manager 2020S

7.4 Good

The Jericho Mile

The Jericho Mile is a 1979 made-for-television drama film directed by Michael Mann and starring Peter Strauss. It was en...

Running Drama 1970S Prison

7.4 Good

Bang the Drum Slowly

Bang the Drum Slowly is a 1973 American sports drama film directed by John D. Hancock, adapted from the 1956 novel by Ma...

Drama 1970S Baseball Friendship

7.3 Good

Citizen Ashe

Citizen Ashe is a 2021 documentary film about the life of Arthur Ashe, the American tennis player and activist. It cover...

Tennis Documentary 2020S Arthur Ashe

7.3 Good

United

"United" is a 2011 British television drama film directed by James Strong and broadcast on BBC Two. The film dramatizes...

Drama Soccer 2010S Manchester

7.2 Good

Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait

Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait is a 2006 documentary film directed by Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno. Seventeen sy...

France Documentary Soccer 2000S

7.1 Good

Saint Ralph

Saint Ralph is a 2004 Canadian comedy drama written and directed by Michael McGowan. Set in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1954,...

Running Drama 2000S Marathon

6.8 Fair

The Keeper

The Keeper is a 2018 British-German biographical film directed by Marcus H. Rosenmüller. It portrays Bert Trautmann, a G...

Soccer Biopic 2010S Goalkeeper

6.7 Fair

Final Set

Final Set is a 2020 French sports drama written and directed by Quentin Reynaud. The film follows Thomas Edison, a forme...

Tennis Drama France 2020S

6.7 Fair

Personal Best

Personal Best is a 1982 American sports drama written and directed by Robert Towne in his feature-directing debut. Set i...

Drama 1980S Track Women

6.7 Fair

Rez Ball

Rez Ball is a 2024 American sports drama directed by Sydney Freeland and inspired by Michael Powell's nonfiction book Ca...

Drama Basketball Native 2020S

6.6 Fair

American Underdog

American Underdog is a 2021 American biographical sports drama directed by Andrew and Jon Erwin. The film portrays Kurt...

NFL Biopic Football 2020S

6.5 Fair

Above the Rim

Above the Rim is a 1994 American sports drama directed by Jeff Pollack. It follows Kyle Watson, a talented high-school b...

Drama 1990S Basketball Streetball

6.5 Fair

Fever Pitch

Ultimate Avengers is a 2006 direct-to-video animated superhero film produced by Marvel. It adapts elements of The Ultima...

Soccer Romance 1990S Arsenal

6.5 Fair

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative	Score	vs The Beautiful G...	Action
Fat City Sports Film Drama Boxing 1970S	8.6 Great	+2.3	Compare
The Two Escobars Sports Film Documentary Soccer 2010S	8.5 Great	+2.2	Compare
Requiem for a Heavyweight Sports Film Classic Drama Boxing	8.2 Great	+1.9	Compare
The Fire Inside Sports Film Boxing Biopic 2020S	7.7 Good	+1.4	Compare
Girlfight Sports Film Drama Boxing Coming Of Age	7.6 Good	+1.3	Compare
The Class of '92 Sports Film Documentary Soccer 2010S	7.6 Good	+1.3	Compare
Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In Sports Film Documentary Soccer Manager	7.4 Good	+1.1	Compare
The Jericho Mile Sports Film Running Drama 1970S	7.4 Good	+1.1	Compare
Bang the Drum Slowly Sports Film Drama 1970S Baseball	7.3 Good	+1.0	Compare
Citizen Ashe Sports Film Tennis Documentary 2020S	7.3 Good	+1.0	Compare

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What are the best alternatives to The Beautiful Game?

The top alternatives to The Beautiful Game in 2026 include Fat City, The Two Escobars, Requiem for a Heavyweight, The Fire Inside, Girlfight. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.

How does The Beautiful Game compare to its competitors?

Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. The Beautiful Game scores 6.3/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.

Is The Beautiful Game worth it in 2026?

The Beautiful Game scores 6.3/10 in the Sports Film category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.

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How many alternatives to The Beautiful Game are there?

Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to The Beautiful Game in the Sports Film category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.

Which The Beautiful Game alternative has the highest rating?

Fat City currently holds the highest rating among The Beautiful Game alternatives with a score of 8.6/10.

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The Beautiful Game vs Fat City: which is better?

The Beautiful Game scores 6.3/10 while Fat City scores 8.6/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

The Beautiful Game vs The Two Escobars: which is better?

The Beautiful Game scores 6.3/10 while The Two Escobars scores 8.5/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

The Beautiful Game vs Requiem for a Heavyweight: which is better?

The Beautiful Game scores 6.3/10 while Requiem for a Heavyweight scores 8.2/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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