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10 Best Movies Like Zátopek

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

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#1
You Cannot Kill David Arquette

You Cannot Kill David Arquette

2020★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zátopek for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Following his infamous championship as part of a marketing stunt for the film Ready to Rumble, David Arquette is widely known as the most hated man in pro-wrestling worldwide. Near...

#2
Hawking

Hawking

2013★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zátopek for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The extraordinary story of the planet’s most famous contemporary scientist, told in his own words and by those closest to him. Made with unique access to Hawking’s private life, th...

#3
Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager

Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager

2018★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zátopek for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The definitive portrait of one of sport's most inspirational, influential figures - whose legacy lives on far beyond the football field....

#4
Facing Ali

Facing Ali

2009★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zátopek for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion....

#5
Ronaldo

Ronaldo

2015★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zátopek for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated f...

#6
Gilbert

Gilbert

2017★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zátopek for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried....

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