Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Going to the Mat

If you loved Going to the Mat, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Double Teamed!

Double Teamed!

2002★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Going to the Mat for fans of TV Movie & Drama & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Heather and Heidi play volleyball for their school team, when their family decides that they need to go to a bigger school so that they will have a better chance for scholarships. ...

#2
Monster High: Friday Night Frights

Monster High: Friday Night Frights

2012★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Going to the Mat for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

After Monster High’s roller skating team is defeated at the Skulltimate Roller Maze tournament, the ghouls team up to face an all-boys league, with the hope of winning back the sc...

#3
Johnny Tsunami

Johnny Tsunami

1999★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Going to the Mat for fans of TV Movie & Drama & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A Hawaiian teenage surfer shows off his skills when he takes to the snow slopes in Vermont....

#4
Legendary

Legendary

2010★ 6.6

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

A book-smart teenager joins his school's wrestling team as a way to reunite his surviving family members, who split apart after the death of his father, a college wrestling legend,...

#5
An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong

An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong

2009★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Going to the Mat for fans of TV Movie & Drama & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A fourth grader and her friends deal with bullying from a more popular girl in their class....

#6
Brink!

Brink!

1998★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Going to the Mat for fans of TV Movie & Drama & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Andy "Brink" Brinker and his in-line skating crew--Peter, Jordy, and Gabriella--who call themselves "Soul-Skaters" (which means they skate for the fun of it, and not for the money)...

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