Movies Like Mad Mimes

If you liked Mad Mimes (2012), a documentary and science fiction movie directed by Dimitri Venkov, 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.

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   The Captains (2011)

   ★ 6.4/10Also documentary and science fiction

   The Captains is a feature-length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed starship captains in the Star Trek franchise.

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   Star Wars Biomes (2021)

   ★ 6.4/10Also science fiction and documentary

   Take a virtual vacation to some of the Star Wars films' most iconic and beloved locations like Hoth, Tatooine, and Sorgan, as this charming series whisks you off for fly-through tours of the Galaxy Far, Far Away.

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   Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014)

   ★ 6.9/10Also documentary and fantasy

   A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel films, the Marvel One-Shots and "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."!

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   Atlantis Rising (2017)

   ★ 6.4/10Also documentary and mystery

   James Cameron and Simcha Jacobovici go on an adventure to find the lost city of Atlantis by using Greek philosopher Plato as a virtual treasure map.

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   Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness (2008)

   ★ 6.8/10Also comedy and documentary

   A behind-the-scenes mockumentary of Tropic Thunder.

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   Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019)

   ★ 6.9/10Also documentary and history

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

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   Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006)

   ★ 7/10Also documentary and history

   Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary delivers a startling new look at the Peoples Temple, headed by preacher Jim Jones who, in 1978, led more than 900 members to Guyana, where he orchestrated a mass…

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   American Pie: Revealed (2004)

   ★ 6/10Also documentary and comedy

   Documentary about the making of American Pie (1999), American Pie 2 (2001) and American Wedding (2003).

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   Paris Is Burning (1991)

   ★ 8/10Also documentary and history

   Where does voguing come from, and what, exactly, is throwing shade? This landmark documentary provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City's African American and Latinx Harlem drag-ball…

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    An Evening with Kevin Smith (2002)

    ★ 7.4/10Also comedy and documentary

    Kevin Smith interacts in Q&A sessions throughout various college stops in the USA.

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    Titanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron (2017)

    ★ 6.6/10Also documentary and history

    For the 20th anniversary of "Titanic," James Cameron reopens the file on the disaster.

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    Good Ol' Freda (2013)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary and history

    The story of Freda Kelly, a shy Liverpudlian teenager asked to work for a young local band hoping to make it big: The Beatles. Their loyal secretary from beginning to end, Freda tells her tales for the first time in 50…

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    Muscle Shoals (2013)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary and history

    In a tiny Alabama town with the curious name of Muscle Shoals, something miraculous sprang from the mud of the Tennessee River. A group of unassuming, yet incredibly talented, locals came together and spawned some of…

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    Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary and history

    Michael Moore comes home to the issue he's been examining throughout his career: the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans (and by default, the rest of the world).

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    Best Worst Movie (2009)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary and comedy

    A look at the making of the film Troll 2 (1990) and its journey from being crowned the "worst film of all time" to a cherished cult classic.

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    The Matrix Recalibrated (2004)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary and science fiction

    The making of Matrix Revolutions, The (2003) is briefly touched on here in this documentary. Interviews with various cast and crew members inform us how they were affected by the deaths of Gloria Foster and Aaliyah…

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    Red Army (2015)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary and history

    A documentary highlighting the Soviet Union's legendary and enigmatic hockey training culture and world-dominating team through the eyes of the team's Captain Slava Fetisov, following his shift from hockey star and…

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    Alone in the Wilderness (2004)

    ★ 7.9/10Also documentary and history

    Dick Proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the Aleutian Peninsula, in what is now Lake Clark National Park. Using color footage he shot himself…

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    Ronaldo (2015)

    ★ 7/10Also documentary and history

    Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated figures in football. For the first time…

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    Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny (2010)

    ★ 7/10Also comedy and documentary

    Fresh off the heels of appearing in movies like Superhero Movie and The 40 Year-Old Virgin, fast-talking comedian Kevin Hart stars in his second live stand-up performance in Cleveland, Ohio, where he makes fun of…