Highest-Rated Movies about 'Skateboarding', Sort by Popularity

Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001), Mid90s (2018), Pretending I'm a Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story (2020), Lords of Dogtown (2005), Skate Kitchen (2018), Jackass: The Movie (2002), X Games: The Movie (2009), Wassup Rockers (2006) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Skateboarding movies.

#1. Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001)

Storyline: Sub-titled "The Birth of Extreme", this documetary takes a look at the transformation of skateboarding from its former image as a land-bound pastime for surfers to its status today as an extreme and acrobatic sport in its own right. Starting from the California surf community of Dogtown, the film follows the evolution of modern skateboarding through it's 70's heyday, its decline during the 80's, and its eventual (and highly lucrative) return in the 90's.—Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>

Plot Keywords: skateboarder, surfer, teenager, frenetic, powerful, gripping, los angeles ...

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#2. Mid90s (2018)

Storyline: This movie follows a teenager named Stevie growing up in Los Angeles. He's struggling with his family, including his co-dependent single mom and his abusive older brother, and at school, where his richer friends seem to overlook him. When Stevie befriends a crew of skateboarders, he learns some tough lessons about class, race, and privilege.

Plot Keywords: teenager, skater, friend, brothel owner, brooding, cool, engaging ...

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#4. Lords of Dogtown (2005)

Storyline: A fictionalized take on the group of brilliant young skateboarders raised in the mean streets of Dogtown in Santa Monica, California. The Z-Boys, as they come to be known, perfect their craft in the empty swimming pools of unsuspecting suburban homeowners, pioneering a thrilling new sport and eventually moving into legend.

Plot Keywords: skateboarder, surfer, slacker, manager, mother, friend, offbeat ...

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#5. Skate Kitchen (2018)

Storyline: Camille's life as a lonely suburban teenager changes dramatically when she befriends a group of girl skateboarders. As she journeys deeper into this raw New York City subculture, she begins to understand the true meaning of friendship as well as her inner self.Camille's life as a lonely suburban teenager changes dramatically when she befriends a group of girl skateboarders. As she journeys deeper into this raw New York City subculture, she begins to understand the true meaning of friendship as well as her inner self.

Plot Keywords: teen girl, skateboarder, gripping, new york city, skate park, skateboarding, subculture ...

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#6. Jackass: The Movie (2002)

Storyline: Johnny Knoxville and his crazy friends appear on the big screen for the very first time in Jackass: The Movie. They wander around Japan in panda outfits, wreak havoc on a once civilized golf court, they even do stunts involving LIVE alligators, and so on. While Johnny Knoxvile and his pals put their life at risk, they are entertaining people at the same time. Get ready for Jackass: The Movie!!—Uber Minion

Plot Keywords: johnny knoxville, stuntman, skateboarder, boxer, hysterical, outlandish, offbeat ...

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#7. X Games: The Movie (2009)

Storyline: Follows six extreme sports stars as they prepare for and then compete in the 2008 Summer X-Games in Los Angeles. Kyle Loza practices a new motocross trick, landing in a pit of foam. Can he do it in front of thousands and land safely on dirt? Travis Pastrana shifts from a bike to a rally car - in part because he's broken so many bones. Shaun White finishes his snowboard season and jumps immediately onto his skateboard. Retired motocross champion Ricky Cunningham takes up a new event. In the finale, after practicing together as friends and competitors, Bob Burnquist and Danny Way face off on the mega ramp.—<jhailey@hotmail.com>

Plot Keywords: athlete, competitor, stuntman, fan, racer, fascinating, emotional ...

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#9. Sk8 Dawg (2018)

Storyline: Fourteen year old Tommy Schooner comes from a family whose lives revolve around skateboarding. His mom and dad own a rapidly growing skateboard company called Modern Skate that is preparing for a meeting with a large investment firm, headed by Mr. Hoffman. Also Tommy's sister is a professional skater and the public face of the company. Even his dog Buddy can shred with the best of them. While practicing skating with Buddy, Tommy accidentally runs into Frankie, a 17 year old local skater and town bully. After an argument, Tommy challenges Frankie to a skate competition. Unfortunately, Tommy didn't inherit his father's passion nor his sister's abilities, and the skate competition is in 5 days. With a lot of practice and a little help from his best friend Alice and his trusty dog Buddy, he just might be ready in time for the competition - and he might learn something about integrity along the way.—Anonymous

Plot Keywords: young boy, teenager, skateboarder, family, dog, cool, engaging ...

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