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The Motivation

6.820131h 28mMovieDocumentary

Go inside the lives and training regimes of eight of the world’s gutsiest professional skateboarders. These fearless stars face unique obstacles on the way to the Street League Championship and the coveted title of best skateboarder in the world.

DirectorAdam Bhala Lough

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Cast · Directed by Adam Bhala Lough

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The Motivation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Motivation?

The Motivation is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Pluto TV and Tubi TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Motivation on Netflix?

No, The Motivation is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Pluto TV.

Is The Motivation on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Motivation is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Motivation for free?

The Motivation is available to stream free (with ads) on Pluto TV and Tubi TV in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Motivation?

Yes — The Motivation is followed by Motivation 2: The Chris Cole Story (2015) in the Motivation.

Is there a prequel to The Motivation?

The Motivation is the first film in the Motivation.

Is The Motivation part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Motivation is part of a trilogy, alongside Motivation 2: The Chris Cole Story (2015) and Motivation 3: The Next Generation (2017).

How many movies are in the Motivation?

There are 3 films in the Motivation: The Motivation (2013), Motivation 2: The Chris Cole Story (2015) and Motivation 3: The Next Generation (2017).