Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 14, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Days in the Water

If you loved Days in the Water, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Hands of Stone

Hands of Stone

2016★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Days in the Water for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives....

#2
Blue Chips

Blue Chips

1994★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Days in the Water for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Pete Bell, a college basketball coach is under a lot of pressure. His team isn't winning and he cannot attract new players. The stars of the future are secretly being paid by boost...

#3
Amateur

Amateur

2018★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Days in the Water for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

14-year-old basketball phenom Terron Forte has to navigate the under-the-table world of amateur athletics when he is recruited to an elite NCAA prep school....

#4
Fast Girls

Fast Girls

2012★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Days in the Water for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A street smart runner develops an intense rivalry with an equally ambitious wealthy young athlete....

#5
Pride

Pride

2007★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Days in the Water for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Coach Jim Ellis shocks the community and changes lives when, aided by a local janitor, he sets out to form Philadelphia's first black swim team. But the odds are against them as th...

#6
A Second Chance: Rivals!

A Second Chance: Rivals!

2019★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Days in the Water for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

As Maddy takes on coaching a team of young twelve-year-old gymnasts, she faces up to intense city versus country rivalry, racism, cyberbullying and her own self-doubt but eventuall...

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