SimilarScreen
Best of the Best

Best of the Best

A team is not a team if you don't give a damn about each other.

19896.51h 37m

Overview

A team from the United States is going to compete against Korea in a Tae Kwon Do tournament. The team consists of fighters from all over the country--can they overcome their rivalry and work together to win?

Directed by Robert Radler
Written by Paul Levine, Phillip Rhee
Produced by Phillip Rhee, Peter Strauss
Box OfficeBudget: $5.0MRevenue: $1.7M

Top Cast

Eric Roberts

Eric Roberts

Alex Grady

Phillip Rhee

Phillip Rhee

Tommy Lee

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Frank Couzo

Sally Kirkland

Sally Kirkland

Catherine Wade

Chris Penn

Chris Penn

Travis Brickley

John Dye

John Dye

Virgil Keller

D

David Agresta

Sonny Grasso

Tom Everett

Tom Everett

Don Peterson

Louise Fletcher

Louise Fletcher

Mrs. Grady

John P. Ryan

John P. Ryan

Jennings

Themes & Keywords

sportsmartial arts tournamentseoul, south korea

About Best of the Best

Best of the Best is a action, drama film released in 1989 exploring themes of sports, martial arts tournament, seoul, south korea. Directed by Robert Radler, it stars Eric Roberts, Phillip Rhee, James Earl Jones. A team from the United States is going to compete against Korea in a Tae Kwon Do tournament. The team consists of fighters from all over the country--can they overcome their rivalry and work together to win?

Movies Similar to Best of the Best

Discover titles like Best of the Best — ranked by similarity and community votes

We found 15 movies similar to Best of the Best

If you enjoyed Best of the Best, you'll love these handpicked recommendations. Each title below shares similar themes, tone, and storytelling style. Our algorithm analyzes genres, keywords, director filmography, and cast connections to find the closest matches. Whether you're looking for the same emotional depth, narrative structure, or visual style, these picks are curated to deliver the best viewing experience for fans of Best of the Best.

Never Back Down
36% Match

Jake, full of anger after his father's death, is just starting to find a place for himself at his new Orlando high school - until Ryan, head of an underground MMA fight club, picks Jake out as a prime opponent. After being trounced by Ryan in front of the entire school, Jake begins training under the firm, moral guidance of a MMA master, where he learns how to fight... and how to avoid a fight. But it becomes obvious that a rematch will be inevitable if Jake wants to stop Ryan and his bullying, once and for all.

Undisputed
35% Match

Undisputed(2002)

Movie6.5/10

Monroe Hutchens is the heavyweight champion of Sweetwater, a maximum security prison. He was convicted to a life sentence due to a passionate crime. Iceman Chambers is the heavyweight champion, who lost his title due to a rape conviction to ten years in Sweetwater. When these two giants collide in the same prison, they fight against each other disputing who is the real champion.

Wind
33% Match

Wind(1992)

Movie6.1/10

In 1983, yacht sailor Will Parker leads an American crew financed by millionaire Morgan Weld to defeat during the America's Cup race against an Australian crew. Determined to get the prize back, Will convinces Morgan to finance an experimental boat designed by his ex-girlfriend Kate's new beau, Joe Heisler. When the boat is completed, the Americans head to Australia to reclaim the cup.

Rush
30% Match

Rush(2013)

Movie7.7/10

In the 1970s, a rivalry propels race car drivers Niki Lauda and James Hunt to fame and glory — until a horrible accident threatens to end it all.

Creed II
30% Match

Creed II(2018)

Movie7.0/10

Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight against an opponent with ties to his family's past, Adonis Creed is up against the challenge of his life.

Southpaw
30% Match

Southpaw(2015)

Movie7.4/10

Billy "The Great" Hope, the reigning junior middleweight boxing champion, has an impressive career, a loving wife and daughter, and a lavish lifestyle. However, when tragedy strikes, Billy hits rock bottom, losing his family, his house and his manager. He soon finds an unlikely savior in Tick Willis, a former fighter who trains the city's toughest amateur boxers. With his future on the line, Hope fights to reclaim the trust of those he loves the most.

Jawbone
29% Match

Jawbone(2017)

Movie6.2/10

A former youth boxing champion, Jimmy McCabe is a man in search of hope but looking in all the wrong places. When he hits rock bottom he turns to his childhood boxing club and the only family he has left: gym owner Bill corner man Eddie and promoter Joe. Back in training, years after anyone thought he was a contender, he risks his life, as he tries to stand tall and regain his place in the world.

Born a Champion
29% Match

After a blood- soaked jujitsu match in Dubai, fighting legend Mickey Kelley falls to superstar Blaine. But years later, an online video proves that Blaine cheated, and the world demands a rematch. Can the aging underdog get back into shape in time to vanquish his foe, get revenge, and claim his prize?

F1
29% Match

F1(2025)

Movie7.8/10

Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at glory.

Ip Man
28% Match

Ip Man(2008)

Movie7.8/10

A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. The film focuses on events surrounding Ip that took place in the city of Foshan between the 1930s to 1940s during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Directed by Wilson Yip, the film stars Donnie Yen in the lead role, and features fight choreography by Sammo Hung.