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 directly relates to the Tough Mudder experience.
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
This film about one of the most challenging ultramarathon races in the world can inspire and prepare anyone for a Tough Mudder.
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 resilience and determination in the face of adversity mirrors the spirit of Tough Mudder participants.