With Wimbledon 2026 now well underway on the BBC, tennis enthusiasts may be seeking additional tennis-themed content. From biopics and romantic comedies to intense rivalries and love triangles, here are five outstanding tennis films to watch, along with where to stream them.
1. King Richard
Will Smith leads this biopic about Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams, charting how he guided his daughters to tennis glory against the odds. The film also stars Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Tony Goldwyn, and Jon Bernthal.
IMDb users have praised the film, with one reviewer awarding it 8/10 and calling Smith's performance "masterful." Another viewer gave a perfect 10/10, describing it as "outstanding overall" and noting that "Aunjanue Ellis is exceptional as the matriarch."
Where to watch: BBC iPlayer.
2. Wimbledon
This 2004 romantic comedy stars Paul Bettany as a washed-up tennis champion who gets a wildcard entry to Wimbledon but risks his comeback after falling for a rising star played by Kirsten Dunst. The cast also includes Jon Favreau, Sam Neill, James McAvoy, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
One IMDb user gave it 10/10, writing: "Wimbledon is filled with quick wit, dry English humor, fantastic tennis matches and a stand-out leading man. Game-set-match!" Another top-rated review called it "a great film for a good laugh."
Where to watch: Rent on Prime Video and Apple TV.
3. Challengers
This contemporary tennis drama stars Zendaya as Tashi, a former prodigy-turned-coach who helps her husband Art (Mike Faist) break a losing streak by competing against his former best friend and her ex-boyfriend Patrick (Josh O'Connor).
One viewer gave it 10/10, calling it "a deeply layered film that explores complex emotions and relationships." Another wrote in a 9/10 review: "Highly recommended. I love tennis, but I'm a sucker when a literal theme is used as metaphor."
Where to watch: BBC iPlayer.
4. Borg vs. McEnroe
This film chronicles the intense rivalry between Björn Borg and John McEnroe, leading to their 1980 Wimbledon clash. Sverrir Gudnason plays Borg, and Shia LaBeouf plays McEnroe.
One audience member compared it to Rush, calling it "another excellent film that explored an iconic sports rivalry." Another reviewer gave it 8/10, stating: "The tennis sequences were utterly spellbinding, with surprising emotional heft."
Where to watch: Disney+ and Prime Video.
5. Battle of the Sexes
This film retells the 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King and former champion Bobby Riggs. Emma Stone stars as King, with Steve Carell as Riggs, alongside Andrea Riseborough, Alan Cumming, Sarah Silverman, and Bill Pullman.
One supporter gave it 7/10, calling it "a compelling and relevant sports drama" that explores the struggles of women in sports and the feminist movement of the 1970s. Another reviewer awarded it 8/10, praising "great performances by Emma Stone and Steve Carell."
Where to watch: Disney+.
