15 Cycling Films and Television Shows
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Chasing LegendsMovie · 2010 · 95mThe Tour de France is cycling's most prestigious race. *Chasing Legends* explores the history, passion, and determination of the Tour, following Team HTC Columbia and featuring insights from Phil Liggett, Paul Sherwen, Eddy Merckx, Lance Armstrong, and other cycling legends. Using high-definition cameras and heartfelt interviews, *Chasing Legends* offers an unprecedented look inside the professional cycling world, capturing a thrilling mix of action, stories, and emotion.IMDb 7.6TMDB 6.3 - 2
Battle Mountain: Graeme Obree's StoryMovie · 2016 · 104mA former world champion, driven by a lifelong obsession with breaking records, makes one final attempt. Twenty years after his last record, he seeks meaning and redemption in the American desert. He plans to push his aging body and mind to the limit on a custom-built speed machine. Can he withstand the intense pressure awaiting him on Nevada's State Route 305?IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.0 - 3
The Armstrong LieMovie · 2013 · 124m · DocumentaryIn 2009, Alex Gibney began filming a documentary about Lance Armstrong's return to cycling. The film was paused when the doping scandal broke, and resumed after Armstrong admitted to doping. *The Armstrong Lie*, starting in 2013, offers a compelling, behind-the-scenes look at the collapse of one of sports' most remarkable narratives. As Lance Armstrong admits, "I didn’t live a lot of lies, but I lived one big one."IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 4
Half the Road: The Passion, Pitfalls & Power of Women's Professional CyclingMovie · 2014 · 112mHALF THE ROAD is a documentary film that explores the world of women's professional cycling, focusing on the passion for the sport and the challenges of inequality faced by female riders in a male-dominated field. Featuring footage from major races and interviews with Olympians, world champions, and others involved in the sport—including coaches, managers, officials, doctors, and the U.S. Surgeon General—HALF THE ROAD provides a unique look at the drive, dedication, and passion required for female cyclists to succeed despite obstacles. Through the voices of advocates and athletes, the film offers an enlightening journey filled with strength, humor, and ultimately, progress.IMDb 8.1TMDB 6.2 - 5
Stars and the Water CarriersMovie · 1974 · 91mThe scenes from the 1973 Tour de France, featured in the television production *Eddy Merckx in the Vicinity of a Cup of Coffee*, offer a glimpse into the sweeping story of *Stars and Watercarriers*. The film chronicles the 1973 Giro d'Italia. In his commentary, Leth describes the allure of major cycling events: "The most compelling and heartbreaking moments in cycling often involve extraordinary feats in challenging landscapes."IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.6 - 6
Tour de PharmacyMovie · 2017 · 40m · Comedy, TV MovieThis film is a documentary that examines how widespread doping has been in professional cycling.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 7
The RacerMovie · 2020 · 95m · Drama, ComedySummer 1998 sees the opening of the Tour de France held in Ireland. Dom Chabol, a Belgian rider in his late 30s, has spent the last 20 years as a "Domestique," a support rider whose role is to assist the team's sprinter, with victory not being a possibility. Dom secretly dreams of wearing the yellow jersey just once before retiring. At the start of what is likely his final Tour, he is unexpectedly dropped from the team he has dedicated his life to. His close friend Sonny, the team masseur, offers little comfort about his future. However, a connection with Lynn, a young Irish doctor, helps Dom accept and even embrace the idea of a life outside of cycling. But as he prepares to return home and face his estranged sister, a major doping incident involving another teammate unexpectedly brings Dom back into the race...IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0 - 8
Afghan CyclesMovie · 2018 · 90m"Afghan Cycles" is a documentary film following a group of young Afghan women who are using bicycles to challenge traditional gender roles and cultural restrictions. They are fighting for freedom, empowerment, and social change through cycling.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.0 - 9
Beyond This PlaceMovie · 2010 · 94mCloud Rock La Belle has dedicated his life to drugs and cycling. His son, Kaleo, challenges him to a bike trip through the Pacific Northwest. During the journey, Kaleo confronts his father about his pursuit of meaning and asks for an explanation for his lack of presence in Kaleo's life. The film examines the strained relationship between father and son and questions whether the ideals of freedom embraced by the hippie generation truly delivered.IMDb 7.3TMDB 8.0 - 10
Pantani: The Accidental Death of a CyclistMovie · 2014 · 96m · DocumentaryIn 1998, Marco Pantani, cycling's most charismatic star, achieved the unprecedented by winning both the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia – a remarkable display of physical and mental strength unmatched since. He became a celebrated hero, seen as the sport's redemption after doping scandals. Tragically, at just 34, he died alone in a hotel room from a cocaine overdose, having battled addiction for five years. This is the story of the intense struggles of Italy’s most significant cyclist, a fight against himself, against the mountains, and against his own demons.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 11
American FlyersMovie · 1985 · 113m · DramaDr. Marcus Sommers discovers a disturbing family secret: he and his estranged brother David are both likely to develop a fatal brain disease. Knowing they don't have much time, Marcus reconnects with David and invites him on a trip to the Rocky Mountains.
The brothers travel together, sharing their love of cycling and forging a strong bond as they explore the mountains. This connection leads them to enter a challenging mountain bike race, which tests their physical limits and strengthens their renewed relationship.
But Marcus’s health deteriorates as his inherited condition worsens. David must then compete in the intense race alone, motivated by the love and support he gained from his brother. The film is an emotional story about family, personal growth, and facing life's challenges together.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.1 - 12
Breaking AwayMovie · 1979 · 101m · Drama, ComedyThis coming-of-age story follows nineteen-year-old Dave and his friends as they transition from high school. Driven by a passion for bike racing and a desire to compete in Italy, Dave embraces Italian culture, often surprising his friends. His companions – the humorous Cyril, the kind but easily angered Moocher, and the athletic Mike, who is both resentful and good-hearted – join him on this adventure. The film explores friendship, ambition, and self-discovery against the backdrop of adolescence and a shared love of cycling. Through funny situations and emotional moments, the four friends connect over their dreams, learning to appreciate each other's differences.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.1 - 13Clean Spirit: In the Heart of the TourMovie · 2014 · 88mThis is a compelling look inside the Argos-Shimano cycling team, who were determined to prove that victory could be achieved through clean competition.TMDB 6.0
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The Triplets of BellevilleMovie · 2003 · 80m · Animation, Comedy, DramaA grandmother, Madame Souza, and her dog Bruno team up with the Belleville Sisters, a retired song-and-dance duo from the 1930s, to rescue her grandson after he's kidnapped during the Tour de France.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.4 - 15
OvercomingMovie · 2005 · 105mThis film offers a compelling glimpse into the 2004 Tour de France, providing an intimate look at the tightly controlled environment of professional cycling through the eyes of the Danish Team CSC.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.9
