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Movies Like According to Plan: The Harrowing and True Story of Dead Man's Chest

If you liked According to Plan: The Harrowing and True Story of Dead Man's Chest (2006), a documentary movie directed by Sandrine Orabona, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

  1. 1Game of Thrones: The Last Watch

    Game of Thrones: The Last Watch (2019)

    ★ 7/10Also documentary

    For a year, acclaimed British filmmaker Jeanie Finlay was embedded on the set of the hit HBO series “Game of Thrones,” chronicling the creation of the show’s most ambitious and complicated season. Debuting one week…

  2. 2The Walking Dead: The Return

    The Walking Dead: The Return (2024)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary

    Stars of "The Walking Dead," Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira, walk down memory lane and visit iconic locations where pivotal moments between their characters, Rick and Michonne, were filmed.

  3. 3Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

    Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary

    This special explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic roles. Director Deborah Chow leads the cast and crew as they…

  4. 4Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red

    Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red (2022)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary

    A feature length documentary about the all-women team at the helm of Pixar's original feature, Turning Red. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Director Domee Shi and her core leadership crew, this story…

  5. 5Visions of Light

    Visions of Light (1992)

    ★ 7/10Also documentary

    Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of photography), illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Birth of a Nation to Do the Right Thing. Themes…

  6. 6The Making of Star Wars

    The Making of Star Wars (1977)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary

    Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and…

  7. 7The Director and the Jedi

    The Director and the Jedi (2018)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary

    An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.

  8. 8Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!

    Attack of the Hollywood Clichés! (2021)

    ★ 6/10Also documentary

    One-man armies, meet-cutes, casual strolls away from huge explosions — stars and industry insiders toast and roast these cinematic chestnuts and more.

  9. 9More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead

    More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead (2011)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary

    Retrospective documentary about the making of the horror cult classic "The Return of the Living Dead."

  10. 10Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

    Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary

    The definitive 3½-hour documentary about the troubled creation and enduring legacy of the science fiction classic 'Blade Runner', culled from 80 interviews and hours of never-before-seen outtakes and lost footage.

  11. 11The Skywalker Legacy

    The Skywalker Legacy (2020)

    ★ 7.9/10Also documentary

    The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

  12. 12Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

    Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary

    The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood directors alongside Steven Spielberg, top…

  13. 13The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

    The Godfather Family: A Look Inside (1990)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary

    A documentary on the making of the three Godfather films, with interviews and recollections from the film makers and cast. This feature also includes the original screen tests of some of the actors for "The Godfather"…

  14. 14Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

    Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary

    The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.

  15. 15Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema

    Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary

    With mesmerizing footage and time lapses of animators at work, this behind-the-scenes special captures the artistry of a unique tale years in the making.

  16. 16As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

    As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary

    A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.

  17. 17Cameraperson

    Cameraperson (2016)

    ★ 6.7/10Also documentary

    As a visually radical memoir, CAMERAPERSON draws on the remarkable footage that filmmaker Kirsten Johnson has shot and reframes it in ways that illuminate moments and situations that have personally affected her. What…

  18. 18The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing

    The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004)

    ★ 7/10Also documentary

    Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles.

  19. 19Fuck

    Fuck (2006)

    ★ 6.4/10Also documentary

    A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.

  20. 20Seduced and Abandoned

    Seduced and Abandoned (2013)

    ★ 6.2/10Also documentary

    SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their next feature film. Moving from director…

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