With Wimbledon 2026 well underway on the BBC, some sports fans may be searching for more tennis-related content. Here is a look at some of the most entertaining movies set in the world of tennis, perfect if you love the sport or just want a good watch. From biopics and romcoms to heated rivalries and love triangles, there is something to suit all film fans.
1. King Richard
King Richard is a biopic about Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams, and charts how he helped his daughters achieve tennis glory in the face of adversity. The movie was led by Will Smith as the title character and also starred Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, and Demi Singleton, while Tony Goldwyn and Jon Bernthal took on supporting roles.
Fans on IMDb have hailed King Richard. One person posted in their 8/10 review: “Incredible performance from Will Smith, maybe his best ever.” The user went on to declare Smith’s performance as “masterful.” Another person gave a 10/10 and hailed it as “outstanding overall,” adding: “It's a given Will Smith is great. However, Aunjanue Ellis is exceptional as the matriarch and the two girls playing the young Venus and Serena stand out as well.” Where to watch: BBC iPlayer.
2. Wimbledon
Fans of the quintessential British romcom must watch 2004’s Wimbledon, starring Paul Bettany as a former tennis champ given one more chance when he ends up as a wildcard at Wimbledon. However, his hopes for glory might be scuppered after he falls for an upcoming tennis star. The film also stars Kirsten Dunst, Jon Favreau, Sam Neill, James McAvoy, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
One fan on IMDb wrote in their 10/10 review: “Wimbledon is filled with quick wit, dry English humor, fantastic (although computer-generated) tennis matches and a stand-out leading man. What's not to like? It's a great film for a good laugh and is a definite pleaser. Game-set-match!” A second person posted: “If you like romantic comedies or sports movies than I definitely recommend this movie.” Where to watch: Rent on Prime Video and Apple TV.
3. Challengers
Challengers is one of the most recent tennis movies and follows former tennis prodigy-turned-coach Tashi (played by Zendaya) as she tries to help her tennis pro husband Art Donaldson (Mike Faist) get over a losing streak by playing his former best friend and her ex-boyfriend Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor).
Praising the movie, one person posted in their 10/10 review: “Challengers is a deeply layered film that explores complex emotions and relationships through a brilliant narrative and subtle yet powerful visual storytelling.” A second person wrote in their 9/10 review: “Highly recommended film. I'm biased because I love tennis, but I'm a sucker when a literal theme is used as metaphor as well.” Where to watch: BBC iPlayer.
4. Borg vs. McEnroe
Borg vs. McEnroe follows the fierce tennis rivalry between players Björn Borg and John McEnroe. Starring Sverrir Gudnason as Borg and Shia LaBeouf as McEnroe, the duo go head-to-head in 1980 at Wimbledon. One audience member compared it to the racing movie Rush and explained how it was “another excellent film that deftly explored an iconic sports rivalry and how each athlete helped to shape the other.”
Another wrote in their 8/10 review that it was “excellent,” elaborating: “The tennis sequences were utterly spellbinding - and surprising emotional heft and depth make this a wholehearted 'Yes - see it' recommendation from me.” Where to watch: Disney+ and Prime Video.
5. Battle of the Sexes
Battle of the Sexes recounts the 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King and former champion Bobby Riggs. The movie is led by Emma Stone and Steve Carell, along with performances from Andrea Riseborough, Alan Cumming, Sarah Silverman, and Bill Pullman. One fan noted in their 7/10 review: “A compelling and relevant sports drama.”
They went on to say: “Beyond the tennis match itself, 'Battle of the Sexes' explores the broader social and cultural context of the time. The film portrays the struggles faced by women in the sports industry and the larger feminist movement of the 1970s.” A second praised the leads in their 8/10 review: “Great performances by Emma Stone and Steve Carell. It was an interesting story told very well.” Where to watch: Disney+.
