01 Brothers Joe and Ben Weider build a bodybuilding empire from nothing, launching the sport into the mainstream.
6 Best Bodybuilding Movies of All Time
By Vlad Zakh · August 16, 2026
From the golden age of Muscle Beach to the modern era of mass monsters, these are the best movies about the obsessive world of bodybuilding.
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02 A new generation of elite bodybuilders competes for the Mr. Olympia title amid grueling training regimens.
03 A documentary filmmaker examines America's obsession with steroids through the lens of his own bodybuilding family.
04 Female bodybuilders clash over femininity and muscle mass ahead of a controversial championship competition.
05 Arnold Schwarzenegger and his rivals prepare for the ultimate test of physique at the Mr. Olympia contest.
06 A wealthy young Southerner's life is transformed after he becomes involved with a gym full of bodybuilders.
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