180deg South

180deg South 2010

7.8/10

NETFLIX Rating : 4

IMDB Rating : 7.6

FD Smart Rating : 7.8

Synopsis : A band of bliss-seeking surfer-mountaineers sets out -- in 2007, by boat -- on a journey to Patagonia, South America, in this adventure documentary.

Regions Available ( 1 ) :
Canada

Actors:

Keith Malloy , Yvon Chouinard , Doug Tompkins , Alicia Salome Acuna Ika

Creators:

Jeff Johnson , Chris Malloy , Rick Ridgeway , Zachary Slobig , Steven Barilotti

Genres:

Documentary, Drama, Sport

Release Date:

2010

Run Time:

1h26m

Maturity Rating:

Offensive language

Conquerors of the Useless follows Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia. Along the way he gets shipwrecked off Easter Island, surfs the longest wave of his life - and prepares himself for a rare ascent of Cerro Corcovado. Jeff's life turns when he meets up in a rainy hut with Chouinard and Tompkins who, once driven purely by a love of climbing and surfing, now value above all the experience of raw nature - and have come to Patagonia to spend their fortunes to protect it.

Generation Iron 2013

7.6/10

This documentary goes beyond the muscle to tell the real stories of seven men competing for top bodybuilding honors as Mr. Olympia.

Run Time: 1h47m’ | MMPA: PG-13 | Release: 20 Sep 2013

Actors: Arnold Schwarzenegger , Mickey Rourke , Phil Heath , Kai Greene

The Resurrection of Jake the Snake 2015

7.6/10

Struggling with alcoholism, ex-pro wrestler Jake 'the Snake' Roberts turns to fellow grappler 'Diamond' Dallas Page to get his life turned around.

Run Time: 1h38m’ | MMPA: NOT RATED | Release: 23 Jan 2015

Directors: Steve Yu

Actors: Dallas Page , Jake Roberts , Steve Austin , Louie Benson , Joe Case , Adam Copeland

McLaren 2017

7.3/10

Race car driver, designer and innovator Bruce McLaren rose from humble beginnings to forever change the world of motorsport.

Run Time: 1h32m’ | MMPA: NOT RATED | Release: 01 Jun 2017

Directors: Roger Donaldson

Actors: Mario Andretti , Alastair Caldwell , Dwayne Cameron , Matt Coldrick

Happy Valley 2014

7.3/10

The town nicknamed Happy Valley searches for answers as Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky is arrested on 40 counts of child molestation.

Run Time: 1h37m’ | MMPA: NOT RATED | Release: 21 Nov 2014

Born Strong 2017

7.2/10

Four 400-pound giants fight for the crown at the Arnold Strongman Classic and offer a glimpse into their lives leading up to the competition.

Run Time: 1h25m’ | MMPA: TV-MA | Release: 03 Nov 2017

Directors: Gary Cohen , Ross Hockrow

Actors: Hafthor Julius Bjornsson , Eddie Hall , Brian Shaw , Zydrunas Savickas , Zyndrunas Savickas

Palio 2015

6.6/10

In this documentary, a centuries-old horse race in the city of Siena, Italy, is the forum for a showdown between a young jockey and his former mentor.

Run Time: 1h31m’ | MMPA: N/A | Release: 06 Nov 2015

Harry and Snowman 2015

7.2/10

With only a strong will and a cheap horse, a former agent of the Dutch underground in World War II sets out to become a champion show jumper.

Run Time: 1h22m’ | MMPA: N/A | Release: 30 Sep 2016

Actors: Harry DeLeyer , Harriet DeLeyer , Andre DeLeyer , Marty DeLeyer

The Great Alone 2015

6.8/10

Follow the stirring personal journey of champion dog musher Lance Mackey as he rebuilds his life while vying for a fifth Iditarod victory.

Run Time: 1h22m’ | MMPA: NOT RATED | Release: 25 Apr 2015

Actors: Lance Mackey , Dick Mackey

Swim Team 2017

7.9/10

Three swimmers from the Jersey Hammerheads, a competitive team of teens on the spectrum, strive to rise above their disability in and out of the pool.

Run Time: 1h40m’ |

Directors: Lara Stolman

Soccer City 2010

6.3/10

As South Africa hosts its first World Cup, five local soccer players reflect on the sport's cultural significance in their struggling township.

Run Time: 1h1m’ |

Actors: Jacob Bopape , Isaac Kungwane , Ricardo Kutumela , Nancy Majola