Movies Like His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
If you liked His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (2010), a documentary movie directed by Daniel Farrands, 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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78/52 (2017)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryThe most famous murder scene in movie history comprises 78 camera settings and 52 cuts: the shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. 78/52 tells the story of the man behind the curtain and his greatest obsession.
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The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes (2022)
★ 6.3/10Also documentaryThis documentary explores the mystery surrounding the death of movie icon Marilyn Monroe through previously unheard interviews with her inner circle.
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Wick Is Pain (2025)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryWitness the never-before-seen footage and true story behind the John Wick phenomenon – from independent film to billion-dollar franchise.
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Room 237 (2012)
★ 6.1/10Also documentaryA subjective documentary that explores various theories about hidden meanings in Stanley Kubrick's classic film The Shining. Five very different points of view are illuminated through voice over, film clips, animation…
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Game of Thrones: The Last Watch (2019)
★ 7/10Also documentaryFor 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…
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Attack of the Hollywood Clichés! (2021)
★ 6/10Also documentaryOne-man armies, meet-cutes, casual strolls away from huge explosions — stars and industry insiders toast and roast these cinematic chestnuts and more.
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The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened? (2015)
★ 6.7/10Also documentaryThe Death of 'Superman Lives': What Happened? feature film documents the process of development of the ill fated "Superman Lives" movie, that was to be directed by Tim Burton and star Nicolas Cage as the man of steel…
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Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013)
★ 7.9/10Also documentaryTaking inspiration from Peter M. Bracke's definitive book of the same name, this seven-hour documentary dives into the making of all twelve Friday the 13th films, with all-new interviews from the cast and the crew.
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Making The Witcher (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryJourney into the extraordinary world of "The Witcher" — from casting the roles to Jaskier's catchy song — in this behind-the-scenes look at the series.
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Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014)
★ 7.2/10Also documentaryA documentary about the rise and fall of the Cannon Film Group, the legendary independent film company helmed by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus.
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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Moon Knight (2022)
★ 6.8/10Also documentaryJoin the likes of Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke as they reveal how Marvel Studios' Moon Knight was painstakingly brought to life. Through insightful interviews with cast and crew, along with immersive footage from the…
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Being Eddie (2025)
★ 6.8/10Also documentaryFrom teen comedian to Hollywood legend, Eddie Murphy revisits his extraordinary showbiz ride with raw honesty and humor.
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X-Rated 2: The Greatest Adult Stars of All Time (2016)
★ 6.8/10Also documentaryDocumentary sequel that offers a close-up look into the personal lives of the legendary porn stars who've survived the test of time and influenced popular culture. Blends rare interviews with erotic clips and…
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The Killing of America (1981)
★ 7.2/10Also documentaryA documentary of the decline of America, composed of archival material and exclusive footage, carnage, madness, and mayhem with an unapologetic sincerity on the factual depiction of violence in the industrialized…
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Aroused (2013)
★ 5.9/10Also documentaryGet up close and personal with 16 of the most successful women in the adult film industry as they shed their clothes for an intimate photo shoot with director Deborah Anderson. As questions are asked, personal stories…
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They'll Love Me When I'm Dead (2018)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryAs his life comes to its end, famous Hollywood director Orson Welles puts it all on the line at the chance for renewed success with the film The Other Side of the Wind.
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Ted Bundy: Mind of a Monster (2019)
★ 7.6/10Also documentaryNew 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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Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers (2025)
★ 7/10Also documentaryAileen Wuornos remains a rarity: a female serial killer. From childhood abuse to death-row revelations, this documentary revisits her life and crimes.
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Lost in La Mancha (2002)
★ 7/10Also documentaryFulton and Pepe's 2000 documentary captures Terry Gilliam's attempt to get The Man Who Killed Don Quixote off the ground. Back injuries, freakish storms, and more zoom in to sabotage the project.
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De Palma (2016)
★ 7/10Also documentaryAn intimate conversation between filmmakers, chronicling De Palma’s 55-year career, his life, and his filmmaking process, with revealing anecdotes and, of course, a wealth of film clips.