Obsessed with Wimbledon? Here’s 5 genuinely great tennis movies to stream right now

The arrival of Wimbledon signifies that summer has officially begun, and with the heatwave we’re experiencing, it feels like summer is truly here!

Earlier this week, I found myself hooked to my television screen as the much-anticipated tennis championship got underway!

But if the excitement for Wimbledon matches has reached boiling point, you can quench that thirst by streaming some fantastic tennis-related films available today.

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Here, Digital Spy has rounded up a list of 5 of the best to check out.

Challengers

The film “Challengers” gained significant popularity upon its release last year, particularly due to the palpable chemistry shared by its principal actors, Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist.

The film directed by Luca Guadagnino focuses on a love triangle that unfolds among Tashi Duncan, a former tennis star turned coach, her athlete spouse Art Donaldson, and her past lover Patrick Zweig. The narrative spans a period of 13 years as it traces their intricate tale.

The movie received extensive applause, with Digital Spy characterizing it as an intensely passionate and erotic tennis drama that truly delivers.)

Available to watch now on Prime Video.

Wimbledon

Sure thing!

Well then, it might not be the absolute standout in this collection – but 2004’s “Wimbledon” is certainly worth giving a spin. The movie features Paul Bettany and Kirsten Dunst and revolves around a professional tennis player who has lost his passion for the game. However, he meets a promising newcomer that helps him rekindle his competitive spirit.

The film, named after the contest, garnered a variety of opinions, ultimately earning a 60% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics collectively described it as a “run-of-the-mill, unremarkable romantic comedy,” but Bettany’s performance was praised as captivating and engaging.

This movie showcases a remarkable ensemble of talented actors, such as Sam Neill from “Jurassic Park”, James McAvoy known for his role in “X-Men”, Bernard Hill who graced “Lord of the Rings”, Celia Imrie, famously seen in “The Thursday Murder Club”, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau from “Game of Thrones”, and Jon Favreau, best remembered as Iron Man.

Available to watch now on Sky Cinema and NOW (with Cinema membership).

Battle of the Sexes

In this film, Emma Stone and Steve Carell take center stage as they portray real-life characters from a legendary tennis match. Known as the “Battle of the Sexes,” this historic contest took place in 1973 between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.

Besides showcasing the renowned tennis match and their struggle for equal remuneration, the film delves into the individual struggles of the duo under the public eye, which unfolded off the court.

Although the movie didn’t top the box office charts, it garnered critical acclaim, boasting an 84% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. _Empire_ magazine even praised it as a “humorous and delightful film dealing with weighty, regrettably timeless issues”.

Available to watch now on Disney+.

King Richard

In this 2021 film, it is none other than Will Smith who plays a role. The storyline focuses on the early years of tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams, with their father Richard serving as their coach.

In a remarkable turn of events, the actor earned an Oscar for his portrayal of Serena’s father, leaving Serena herself feeling almost dreamlike about it. The movie features Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor from “The Nickel Boys” as Brandy, and Jon Bernthal known for “The Punisher” as tennis coach Rick Macci.

This production can be purchased or rented from Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Microsoft Store. Additionally, it will be aired on BBC One this Saturday at 10:20 PM.

7 Days in Hell

This film, categorized as a TV movie, is actually quite engaging and worth your time to watch. Featuring Kit Harington from “Game of Thrones” and Andy Samberg from “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” it’s called “7 Days in Hell.” In this comedy, they portray two made-up tennis legends who compete in a seven-day tennis match in 2001.

The film draws its inspiration from the epic match between tennis players John Isner and Nicolas Mahut at the 2010 Wimbledon Championships, a historic tennis encounter, and includes appearances by Serena Williams, John McEnroe, as well as Lena Dunham (from ‘Girls’), Karen Gillan (Marvel) and Michael Sheen (‘Good Omens’).

Available to watch now on Sky and NOW (with Entertainment membership).

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