Absolute Evel: The Evel Knievel Story(2005)

Absolute Evel: The Evel Knievel Story is a documentary profile of the legendary daredevil hosted by Matthew McConaughey. The film traces Knievel's life through his own commentary and archival footage of his most famous jumps, including his infamous 1974 attempt to cross Idaho's Snake River Canyon aboard a homemade sky cycle—a stunt that ended in failure. Beyond the spectacle, Absolute Evel explores Knievel's prison time and his complicated relationship with his son Robbie, who followed his father into the world of daredevil stunts. The documentary captures both the thrill and the toll of a life lived on the edge, offering insight into the man behind the motorcycle and the legacy he left behind.