From national titles to high-stakes rivalries, cheerleading has long been a source of compelling stories and elite performances. These films and docuseries showcase the reality of the sport—routines built on repetition, risks, and relentless pursuit of execution. Whether you’re scouting routines or revisiting cultural moments that shaped cheer history, this is your definitive Amazon and Netflix streaming list.
Streaming & Network TV
Stumble (2025-Present)
Stumble on NBC is a single-camera mockumentary sitcom that follows a former junior college cheer coach as she rebuilds her career by leading a mismatched squad of cheerleaders at a new school while navigating the competitive world of junior college cheer.
🔗 Stream on Peacock
The Pro Cheer League (2026-Present)
The inaugural season of the Pro Cheer League will air live on ION beginning Friday, January 16, 2026 at 8pm ET. Available on all leading streaming platforms, including the Roku Channel, LG Channels, Pluto TV. and Youtube TV.
🔗 Stream on ION
Core Competitive Cheer Films and Documentaries
Cheer (2020-2022)
Navarro College’s emmy award-winning Netflix series available on Amazon.
🔗 Stream on Netflix
Cheerleader Generation (2019)
A reality docuseries following Kentucky high school and college teams as they train for nationals.
🔗 Stream on Amazon
AMERICA’S SWEETHEARTS: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (2024)
Follow the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders from auditions to training camp and the NFL season as they chase their dreams and a coveted spot on the squad. A behind-the-scenes look at DCC’s restructured training program. Fresh faces, new standards, and the business behind the brand.
🔗 Stream on Netflix
Murder Under the Friday Night Lights (2025)
Across the country, high school football unites small-town communities. But when a heinous murder shatters that Friday night dream world, the crime ripples beyond those immediately impacted, and the community will never be the same again.
🔗 Stream on Amazon
The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot (2024)
Based on the true 1991 case that stunned the country. Wanda Holloway attempted to hire a hitman to eliminate her daughter’s cheer rival. For the first time, Shanna Holloway speaks publicly about the events. A critical look at the pressures and consequences that can surround youth sports.
🔗 Watch on Amazon
Franchise Films & Pop Culture Standouts
Bring It On (2000)
A cultural landmark that launched a franchise of cheer movies. Competitive cheer meets choreography theft and major rivalries.
🔗 Watch on Amazon
Bring It On Again (2004)
College cheer gets competitive when a new squad challenges the elite.
🔗 Watch on Amazon
Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006)
Featuring Hayden Panettiere and intense team culture clashes.
🔗 Buy on Amazon
Bring It On: In It to Win It (2007)
Set at cheer camp with fierce team rivalries and a Shark vs. Jets theme.
🔗 Watch on Amazon
Bring It On: Fight to the Finish (2009)
East L.A. grit meets Malibu gloss in this high-energy entry.
🔗 Buy on Amazon
Bring It On: Worldwide #Cheersmack (2017)
Social media battles and international squads take center stage.
🔗 Stream on Amazon
Cheer-Themed Comedies & Satire
Poms (2019)
Cheer has no age limit. Diane Keaton leads this story of senior women forming a cheer squad.
🔗 Rent on Amazon
Fired Up! (2009)
Two high school football players join a cheer camp and learn the sport isn’t what they expected.
🔗 Watch on Amazon
Sugar & Spice (2001)
A cheerleader-led bank heist? This dark comedy plays with stereotypes and delivers high stakes.
🔗 Buy on Amazon
But I’m a Cheerleader (1999)
A cult classic where satire meets self-discovery. Cheerleading plays a symbolic role in identity.
🔗 Stream on Amazon
Crossover & Cultural Impact
Battle Camp (2024)
Reality TV series starring two cheerleaders from Netflix’s Cheer, this competition docuseries follows Netflix reality stars as they duke it out in hair-raising physical challenges and scheme to avoid elimination to win $250K.
🔗 Stream on Netflix
Backspot (2023)
A dramatic indie feature focused on a queer teenage cheerleader navigating mental health and pressure in a competitive all-star program. Produced by Elliot Page.
🔗 Stream on Amazon
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team (2006)
Behind-the-scenes look at one of the most iconic professional squads in the world.
🔗 Watch on Amazon
Man of the House (2005)
Tommy Lee Jones babysits a group of Texas cheerleaders in witness protection—action and stunts collide.
🔗 Buy on Amazon
Hellcats (2010–2011)
Set in a competitive college program, Hellcats nails the team politics and tumbling grind.
🔗 Watch on Amazon
Heroes (2006–2010)
“Save the cheerleader…” The line that framed a series. Claire Bennet’s character brought mainstream focus to sideline identity.
🔗 Watch on Amazon
Glee (2009–2015)
Coach Sylvester’s Cheerios squad blurred the line between cheer, dance, and school hierarchy—serving as a pop culture mirror of cheer’s visibility.
🔗 Watch on Amazon
From the emmy award-winning series like Cheer to legendary franchises like Bring It On, these films and shows offer an inside look at the strength, strategy, and spirit of cheerleading. Whether you’re tuning in to perfect your pyramid or just love the culture, there’s something here for every cheer fan.
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