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10 Best Movies Like Only the Ball Was White

If you loved Only the Ball Was White, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Only the Ball Was White for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Pa...

#2
The Crash Reel

The Crash Reel

2013★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Only the Ball Was White for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The Crash Reel tells the story of a sport and the risks that athletes face in reaching the pinnacle of their profession. This is Kevin Pearce’s story, a celebrated snowboarder who ...

#3
Sidney

Sidney

2022★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Only the Ball Was White for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Ber...

#4
Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Pokémon Detective Pikachu

2019★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Only the Ball Was White for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In a world where people collect pocket-size monsters (Pokémon) to do battle, a boy comes across an intelligent monster who seeks to be a detective....

#5
The Naked City

The Naked City

1948★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Only the Ball Was White for fans of Crime. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

After a former model is drowned in her bathtub, Detective James Halloran and Lieutenant Dan Muldoon attempt to piece together her murder....

#6
Nightfall

Nightfall

1956★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Only the Ball Was White for fans of Crime. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An innocent man turns fugitive as he reconstructs events that implicate him for a murder and robbery he did not commit....

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