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Movies Like The Games in Black & White

If you liked The Games in Black & White (2025), a documentary movie directed by George Hirthler, 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. 1Come See Me in the Good Light

    Come See Me in the Good Light (2025)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary

    In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.

  2. 2S4: The Bob Lazar Story

    S4: The Bob Lazar Story (2026)

    ★ 8.4/10Also documentary

    Over 35 years after Bob Lazar's revelations, this documentary exposes secrets of a facility the government still denies. Featuring Lazar's testimony, recreations, and new evidence, it reopens a case that continues to…

  3. 3Icarus

    Icarus (2017)

    ★ 7.6/10Also documentary

    While investigating the furtive world of illegal doping in sports, director Bryan Fogel connects with renegade Russian scientist Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov—a pillar of his country's "anti-doping" program. Over dozens of…

  4. 4Andre the Giant

    Andre the Giant (2018)

    ★ 7.3/10Also documentary

    An ambitious and wide-ranging documentary exploring Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated career in WWE, and his forays in the entertainment world.

  5. 5One Day in September

    One Day in September (1999)

    ★ 7.3/10Also documentary

    The full story of the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and the Israeli revenge operation 'Wrath of God.' The 1972 Munich Olympics were interrupted by Palestinian terrorists taking Israeli athletes hostage. Besides footage…

  6. 6John Candy: I Like Me

    John Candy: I Like Me (2025)

    ★ 7.9/10Also documentary

    Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.

  7. 7The Curse of the Dragon

    The Curse of the Dragon (1993)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary

    A 1993 documentary film about Bruce Lee. The film includes interviews from some of his fellow students and opponents who worked alongside him in his movies.

  8. 8Voyeur

    Voyeur (2017)

    ★ 5.9/10Also documentary

    Legendary journalist Gay Talese unmasks a motel owner who spied on his guests for decades. But his bombshell story soon becomes a scandal of its own.

  9. 9Pumping 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…

  10. 10Ronnie Coleman: The King

    Ronnie Coleman: The King (2018)

    ★ 6.7/10Also documentary

    Ronnie Coleman is known as "The King" and for good reason. He is the 8x Mr. Olympia champion in the world of bodybuilding - sharing the world record for most Olympia wins. Now retired, he has undergone over 6 surgeries…

  11. 11My Mom Jayne

    My Mom Jayne (2025)

    ★ 8/10Also documentary

    Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayne Mansfield, an extraordinary and…

  12. 12Being James Bond

    Being James Bond (2021)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary

    Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming 25th film No Time To Die, Craig shares his personal memories in…

  13. 13Beyond the Mat

    Beyond the Mat (1999)

    ★ 7.3/10Also documentary

    A heartfelt documentary focusing on the day-to-day lives of professional wrestlers, some on the rise, some on the wane, and others fighting for their lives.

  14. 14A Toxic Love Story

    A Toxic Love Story (2026)

    ★ 6.4/10Also documentary

    A string of threatening emails escalates into a revenge plot involving a newly married US marshal and his ex-girlfriend.

  15. 15Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

    Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary

    Fueled by a raging libido, Wild Turkey, and superhuman doses of drugs, Thompson was a true "free lance, " goring sacred cows with impunity, hilarity, and a steel-eyed conviction for writing wrongs. Focusing on the good…

  16. 16Tongues Untied

    Tongues Untied (1990)

    ★ 6.7/10Also documentary

    Marlon Riggs, with assistance from other gay Black men, especially poet Essex Hemphill, celebrates Black men loving Black men as a revolutionary act. The film intercuts footage of Hemphill reciting his poetry, Riggs…

  17. 17Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

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

    ★ 7/10Also documentary

    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…

  18. 18Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin

    Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin (2003)

    ★ 7/10Also documentary

    Brilliant, long in-the-works story of the life and art of the world's greatest comedian and the cinema's first genius, Charlie Chaplin. Produced, written and directed by renowned film critic Richard Schickel.

  19. 19The Crash

    The Crash (2026)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary

    A teen slams her car into a building, killing her boyfriend and his friend. What seems like a tragic accident becomes a murder case.

  20. 20Ted Bundy: Mind of a Monster

    Ted Bundy: Mind of a Monster (2019)

    ★ 7.6/10Also documentary

    New exclusive access and never before heard testimony gives a unique insight into the mind of America's most notorious serial killer, Ted Bundy. Breathtaking archive from the time and the voice of Bundy himself…

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