Rise of the Sufferfests
Scott Keneally, John Durant, Michael Roberts
Obstacle course racing is the fastest growing sport -- ever -- with millions of people paying upwards of $200 on weekends to suffer through ice, fire, electricity, barbed wire, tear gas, mud and more. And the half-billion dollar q...
Why you'll love it
This documentary about the global obstacle course phenomenon will resonate with Tough Mudder enthusiasts.
The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young
Lazarus Lake
A famous prison escape sparks the idea for a cult-like race that has seen only 10 finishers in its first 25 years. This award-winning, oddly inspiring, and wildly funny documentary reveals the sports world's most guarded secret.
Why you'll love it
The film's depiction of one of the world's toughest races mirrors the challenges faced in a Tough Mudder event.
Unbroken
Jack O'Connell, Miyavi, Domhnall Gleeson
After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he's caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp.
Why you'll love it
The protagonist's endurance and determination in the face of adversity is akin to the spirit of a Tough Mudder participant.