Movies like Don King: Only in America

In Million Dollar Baby, Clint Eastwood directs and stars in a poignant story about an underdog female boxer and her determined trainer. The film's exploration of mentorship and ambition mirrors the complex relationships of the boxing industry depicted in Don King: Only in America.

Directed by Martin Scorsese, Raging Bull is a classic biographical film about the troubled life of boxer Jake LaMotta. The gritty portrayal of his rise and fall echoes the theme of complexity in a boxing promoter's life as seen in Don King: Only in America.

Southpaw tells the story of Billy 'The Great' Hope, a champion boxer fighting personal tragedy and finding redemption in the ring. Its exploration of the personal struggles faced by fighters echoes the themes delved into by Don King: Only in America.

The Fighter details the life of professional boxer Micky Ward and his half-brother and trainer Dicky Eklund, touching on themes of family and redemption in the boxing world, akin to the personal and promotional conflicts seen in Don King: Only in America.

Russell Crowe stars in Cinderella Man, a film that takes us through the incredible comeback story of Depression-era fighter James J. Braddock. Like Don King: Only in America, it presents boxing as a backdrop for human resilience and triumph.

Ali shares the real-life tale of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, portrayed here by Will Smith. With detailed attention to the sports icon's historical fights and personal life challenges, viewers of Don King: Only in America will appreciate the depth of character and the boxing world backdrop.