Strongman/Strongwoman Films and Documentaries
Feast your eyes on these Strongman films and documentaries to keep you inspired between training, eating and sleeping.
The Strongest Man in History (2019)
Available on History Channel and Daily Motion
After years of competing as rivals, the four strongest men in the world are teaming up to find out the truth behind some of history’s greatest tales of strength. In each episode, the four strongmen take on three strength challenges from history and try to beat the legend—and each other. They separate fact from fiction–replicating legendary lifts to determine what they actually weighed, while competing to see who among them is the strongest. Their journey takes them across America, England and Scotland.
Born Strong (2017)
Available on YouTube
Four of the strongest men on the planet compete in the Arnold Strongman Classic which crowns the winner in the purest test of strength on the planet.
Strongland (2016)
Available on YouTube
A three part docuseries looking at some of the cultural roots of strongman traditions, from the Basque countryside to the stones of Scotland
Eddie Strongman (2015)
Available on Netflix
Truck mechanic, husband and father of two, Eddie Hall wants to be the World's Strongest Man. This feature documentary vividly illustrates the sacrifices that this extremely driven man must make to chase his dream. He will stop at nothing. He trains, eats, sleeps and breathes strongman, competing all over the world and breaking records. He faces not only gargantuan competitors, but his own inner demons as he strives to leave behind the scars of his teenage years. This film gets under the skin of a man totally dedicated to becoming the greatest and offers an engrossing snapshot of an unforgettable character, Eddie - Strongman.
The Giants of Iceland (2014)
Available on YouTube
Despite its tiny population, Iceland has a reputation in the World's Strongest Man competition that stands higher than perhaps any other country's. This small, black rock in the middle of the ocean has produced a lineage of strongmen dating back to the Vikings. VICE went out there to investigate why this tiny island produces such strong people. Hanging out at Jakabol—a gym run by ex-champion Magnus Ver Magnusson—we met a whole host of Icelandic strongmen, which includes Hafthor "Thor" Bjornsson, the 6'9" star of Game of Thrones.
Bending Steel (2013)
Available on iTunes, Amazon Prime and bendingsteelmovie.com
Overcome by an unwavering determination to become a professional Oldtime Strongman, Chris Schoeck trains out of his basement to prepare for his first performance at New York’s historic Coney Island. By bending countless bars of steel, he readies himself for this opportunity to finally stand out and make a name for himself. Stacked against his own fears of failure and judgment, Bending Steel examines Schoeck’s captivating journey to exceed the limits of mind and body.
Strongman (2009)
Available on Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play
A man strong enough to bend a penny with just his fingers, Stanless Steel reaches middle age, career disappointments and difficult personal relationships that begin to test his strengths and force him to struggle with the weaknesses around him -- including his own.
World’s Strongest Man: 30 Years of Pain (2008)
Available on YouTube
Thirty Years Of Pain is a fascinating documentary which follows The World’s Strongest Man competition from its very first event at Universal Studios California right up to the 2008 finals in Charleston, West Virginia. Bringing the action to life are interviews with some of the competition’s biggest names, including Bill Kazmaier, Geoff Capes, and Magnus ver Magnusson, as well as the event’s founder, Barry Frank.
Superwoman (2002)
Available on YouTube
Documentary about the 2002 World's Strongest Woman contest in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Features Jill Mills and Heini Koivuniemi. (HIT Strongman synopsis)