This Was the XFL (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2017, This Was the XFL is a documentary film directed by Charlie Ebersol, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. A bold challenge, a fearless experiment and ultimately, a spectacular failure. In 2001, sports entertainment titans Ebersol and McMahon launched the XFL. It was hardly the first time a league had tried to compete with the NFL, but the brash audacity of the bid, combined with the personalities and charisma of Ebersol and McMahon and the marketing behemoths of their respective companies -- NBC and WWE -- captured headlines and a sense of undeniable anticipation about what was to come.
Who’s in it. This Was the XFL stars Dick Ebersol as Himself, Vince McMahon as Himself, Bob Costas as Himself and Jesse Ventura as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, This Was the XFL sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Was the XFL page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Was the XFL (2017)?
- In US, This Was the XFL is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is This Was the XFL worth watching?
- This Was the XFL holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in This Was the XFL?
- This Was the XFL stars Dick Ebersol, Vince McMahon, Bob Costas, Jesse Ventura and Ken Schanzer.
- When was This Was the XFL released?
- This Was the XFL was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.