Movies Like David Mamet on 'House of Games'
If you liked David Mamet on 'House of Games' (2005), a movie, 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 Making of Star Wars (1977)
★ 7.1/10Learn 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…
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Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025)
★ 7.5/10The 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…
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Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007)
★ 7.8/10The 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.
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The Walking Dead: The Return (2024)
★ 7.4/10Stars 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.
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Game of Thrones: The Last Watch (2019)
★ 7/10For 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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The Godfather Family: A Look Inside (1990)
★ 7.8/10A 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"…
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42 Up (1999)
★ 7.6/10Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.
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Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022)
★ 6.8/10This 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…
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Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me (2023)
★ 6.1/10From the heights of her modeling fame to her tragic death, this documentary reveals Anna Nicole Smith through the eyes of the people closest to her.
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The Director and the Jedi (2018)
★ 7.4/10An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.
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Making Squid Game: The Challenge (2023)
★ 8/10Go behind the scenes and witness how the "Squid Game"-inspired reality show transformed from a scripted drama to a cutthroat, nail-biting competition.
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022)
★ 7.5/10With 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.
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Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies (2020)
★ 6.5/10The definitive documentary on the history of nudity in feature films from the early silent days to the present, studying the changes in morality that led to the use of nudity in films while emphasizing the political…
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As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000)
★ 7.8/10A 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.
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Spielberg (2017)
★ 7.5/10A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.
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American Pie: Revealed (2004)
★ 6/10Documentary about the making of American Pie (1999), American Pie 2 (2001) and American Wedding (2003).
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The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button (2009)
★ 7/10A documentary about the making of David Fincher's 2008 film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Virtually every element in the evolution of the Fincher's film is documented here, from the project's attachment to…
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Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity (2021)
★ 6.6/10A deep dive into the making of the Paranormal Activity films with first time ever interviews with cast and crew, never-before-seen footage from the movies, and a preview of the seventh installment in the franchise.
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The Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends (2019)
★ 7.1/10This documentary focuses on the actors and their journey over two summers to create the remake to the original IT, by Stephen King. The documentary originally released as bonus material, bundled with IT: Chapter Two.
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The Skywalker Legacy (2020)
★ 7.9/10The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.