Movies like Ready to Rumble

While more dramatic and gritty, The Wrestler shares the theme of professional wrestling with Ready to Rumble. Starring Mickey Rourke as a past-his-prime wrestler, this film offers a deeper look at the sport's impact on its athletes.

This comedy centers around NASCAR racing, a sport with a fanbase as passionate as pro wrestling. Fans of Ready to Rumble will likely enjoy the similar humor and satirical take on a sport's subculture.

Nacho Libre is a comedy set in the world of luchador wrestling, much like Ready to Rumble revolves around professional wrestling. This film stars Jack Black as a cook who becomes a masked wrestler to save an orphanage, marrying slapstick with the theatrical world of wrestling.

Blades of Glory follows two rival male figure skaters who are forced to team up. It's as outrageous as Ready to Rumble, putting a comedic spin on the competitive nature and flamboyant aspects of the figure skating world.

Kingpin is a comedy that focuses on a washed-up bowler, showcasing the hilarious and often absurd journey of an underdog in the professional bowling circuit. Its humor and affectionate parody of sports tropes make it a sibling to Ready to Rumble.

Will Ferrell stars in Semi-Pro, a comedy about a fictional basketball team in the 1970s. Its humorous exploration of sports team dynamics and the struggle for recognition will entertain fans of Ready to Rumble.