Boom! Boom! The World vs Boris Becker

Boom! Boom! The World vs Boris Becker

The rise and fall of a tennis legend.

TV-MA2023•6.5/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.5/10(16)

An inside look at the controversial life and career of tennis great Boris Becker—featuring interviews with John McEnroe, Novak Djokovic, Björn Borg, and other icons.

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Production

Jigsaw Productions, Ventureland, Passion Pictures, Lorton Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 7, 2023

Last Aired

April 7, 2023

Networks

Apple TV

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Part One: Triumph

E1

Part One: Triumph

Air date: 2023-04-07

Winning Wimbledon at 17, Boris Becker becomes best in the world and a global superstar. But great expectations signal troubles ahead.

Part Two: Disaster

E2

Part Two: Disaster

Air date: 2023-04-07

After ending his career in spectacular fashion, Becker continues to risk everything—leading to scandal, bankruptcy, and ultimately prison.

Cast

Boris Becker

Boris Becker

Self

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