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Movies Like NBC's Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony in IMAX

If you liked NBC's Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony in IMAX (2024), a documentary movie directed by Simon Staffurth, 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. 1London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder

    London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder (2012)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary

    The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place at 9pm on 27 July 2012. Titled 'Isles of Wonder', the Ceremony welcomed the finest athletes from more than 200 nations for the start of the London 2012 Olympic…

  2. 2The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story

    The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story (2019)

    ★ 7.3/10Also documentary

    A documentary chronicling Queen and Lambert's incredible journey since they first shared the stage together on "American Idol" in 2009.

  3. 3Elstree 1976

    Elstree 1976 (2015)

    ★ 6.2/10Also documentary

    A documentary about ten very different lives connected by having appeared onscreen wearing masks or helmets in Star Wars.

  4. 4180° South

    180° South (2010)

    ★ 7.3/10Also documentary

    The film follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia.

  5. 5Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger

    Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary

    Experience the meteoric rise of Oasis through rare footage and untold stories as the band reunites for Oasis Live '25, chronicling their journey from Manchester streets to global rock stardom.

  6. 6The Captains

    The Captains (2011)

    ★ 6.4/10Also documentary

    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.

  7. 7Amazing Grace

    Amazing Grace (2018)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary

    A behind-the-scenes documentary about the recording of Aretha Franklin's best-selling album finally sees the light of day more than four decades after the original footage was shot.

  8. 8Live Aid

    Live Aid (1985)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary

    Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television…

  9. 9David Byrne's American Utopia

    David Byrne's American Utopia (2020)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary

    A filmed version of David Byrne's Broadway show, a unifying musical celebration that inspires audiences to connect to each other and to the global community.

  10. 10Adele One Night Only

    Adele One Night Only (2021)

    ★ 7.7/10Also documentary

    A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special will also feature an exclusive interview with Adele by Oprah Winfrey…

  11. 11Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M

    Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M (1999)

    ★ 8.7/10Also documentary

    Michael Kamen conducts the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra in support of metal rockers Metallica in this 1999 concert performance.

  12. 12Western Stars

    Western Stars (2019)

    ★ 7/10Also documentary

    The incomparable Bruce Springsteen performs his critically acclaimed latest album and muses on life, rock, and the American dream, in this intimate and personal concert film co-directed by Thom Zimny and Springsteen…

  13. 13Above Majestic

    Above Majestic (2018)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary

    A look at the origins, history and conspiracies behind the "Majestic 12", a clandestine group of military and corporate figureheads charged with reverse-engineering extraterrestrial technology.

  14. 14Free Solo

    Free Solo (2018)

    ★ 7.9/10Also documentary

    Follow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, this would arguably be the greatest feat in rock climbing…

  15. 15Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day

    Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day (2012)

    ★ 8.2/10Also documentary

    On 10th December 2007, Led Zeppelin took the stage at London's O2 Arena to headline a tribute concert for dear friend and Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun. Founding members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert…

  16. 16OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)

    OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) (2022)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary

    Grammy® winner singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo takes a familiar road trip from Salt Lake City, where she began writing her debut album “SOUR,” to Los Angeles. Along the way, Rodrigo recounts the memories of writing…

  17. 17Atlantis Rising

    Atlantis Rising (2017)

    ★ 6.4/10Also documentary

    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.

  18. 18The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

    The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary

    Go behind the scenes with stars, puppeteers and creators as they bring Jim Henson's magical world of Thra back to life in a sweeping fantasy series.

  19. 19Pumping Iron

    Pumping Iron (1977)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary

    Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young Lou…

  20. 20Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon

    Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon (2011)

    ★ 8.1/10Also documentary

    See Michael Jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in the feature-length tribute Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his…

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