Movies Like Phoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Superhero
If you liked Phoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Superhero (2026), a documentary and crime movie directed by Bayan Joonam, 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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Deliver Us from Evil (2006)
★ 7.2/10Also crime and documentaryDocumentary filmmaker Amy Berg investigates the life of 30-year pedophile Father Oliver O'Grady and exposes the corruption inside the Catholic Church that allowed him to abuse countless children. Victims' stories and a…
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Voyeur (2017)
★ 5.9/10Also documentary and crimeLegendary 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.
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The Accountant of Auschwitz (2018)
★ 6.9/10Also documentary and crimeOskar Gröning, known as the "Accountant of Auschwitz," was charged with the murder of 300,000 Jews. When he took the stand in 2015, at the age of 94, his trial made headlines worldwide.
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Ted Bundy: Mind of a Monster (2019)
★ 7.6/10Also crime and 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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Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff (2010)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy and documentaryTime to hassle the Hoff at the rudest, raunchiest television event of the year--The Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff. From running in slo-mo on the beach to inspiring Germany with the power of cheesy pop--it's…
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Maternal Instinct (2026)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary and crimePolice pull over a woman who claims she just gave birth. But the baby — and the blood — aren't hers. Twisted lies unravel in this true-crime documentary.
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Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis (2018)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy and documentaryBruce Willis goes from "Die Hard" to dead on arrival as some of the biggest names in entertainment serve up punches of their own to Hollywood's go-to action star. And with Roast Master Joseph Gordon-Levitt at the helm…
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Long Shot (2017)
★ 7.2/10Also crime and documentaryWhen Juan Catalan is arrested for a murder he insists he didn't commit, he builds his case for innocence around unexpected raw footage.
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Tales of the Grim Sleeper (2014)
★ 6.3/10Also crime and documentaryWhen Lonnie Franklin Jr. was arrested in South Central Los Angeles in 2010 as the suspected murderer of a string of young black women, police hailed it as the culmination of 20 years of investigations. Four years later…
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The Mystery of D.B. Cooper (2020)
★ 6.3/10Also documentary and crimeThis documentary brings to life the stories of four people believed by their family and friends to be “DB Cooper,” a man who hijacked a 727 flying out of Seattle and jumped from the plane over the wilds of Washington…
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Kevin Hart: Irresponsible (2019)
★ 6.7/10Also comedy and documentaryStand-up comedian Kevin Hart talks about his family, travel and a year full of reckless behavior in front of a live sold-out crowd in London.
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Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5 (2014)
★ 6/10Also comedy and documentaryBad Grandpa .5 gives you a whole new perspective on the world of Irving Zisman with bonus scenes and pranks also featuring Spike Jonze as "Gloria" and Catherine Keener as Irving's wife "Ellie", plus a look at the…
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6 Days to Air: The Making of South Park (2011)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and comedyViewers will get a look at Parker and Stone's thought process as they approach a new episode and the 24/7 grind they subject themselves to each time the show is in production. The documentary also includes in-depth…
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Nitro Circus: The Movie (2012)
★ 6.4/10Also action and comedyYou will see Travis Pastrana and the whole Nitro Circus crew perform some of the most ridiculous, awe-inspiring, and simply insane stunts ever caught on camera. Coming to you in three dimensional glory, it will feel…
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Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson (2005)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy and documentaryComedy Central's best roasters and stand up comedians take a whack at actor/model Pamela Anderson.
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Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing (2004)
★ 6.7/10Also action and documentaryA comprehensive 12-part documentary on the making of "Spider-Man 2," covering everything from pre-production to premiere.
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The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (2007)
★ 7.4/10Also comedy and documentaryFilmmaker Adam Scorgie explores the illegal marijuana industry in British Columbia, revealing how the international business is most likely more profitable than it would be if it was lawful in this enlightening…
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Out of Thin Air (2017)
★ 5.9/10Also documentary and crimeSet within the stark Icelandic landscape, OUT OF THIN AIR examines the 1976 police investigation into the disappearance of two men in the early 1970s.
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Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True (2011)
★ 6.7/10Also documentary and comedyIn the world of stand-up comedy in South Africa, Trevor Noah uses his childhood experiences in a biracial family during apartheid to prepare for his first one-man show.
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Jonas Brothers Family Roast (2021)
★ 6.4/10Also comedy and documentaryKevin, Joe and Nick face down quick wits and deep cuts in this comedy special featuring Pete Davidson, John Legend and more. Hosted by Kenan Thompson.