Movies Like Lisbon, Anecdotal Chronicle
If you liked Lisbon, Anecdotal Chronicle (1930), a documentary and comedy movie directed by José Leitão de Barros, 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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Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019)
★ 6.9/10Also documentary and historyThe history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
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9/11: Inside the President's War Room (2021)
★ 6.9/10Also documentary and historyExperience the events of September 11, 2001 through the eyes of President Bush and his closest advisors as they personally detail the crucial hours and key decisions from that historic day.
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The Unknown Known (2013)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary and historyFormer United States Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld discusses his career in Washington D.C. from his days as a congressman in the early 1960s to planning the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
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Supersonic (2016)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary and historySupersonic charts the meteoric rise of Oasis from the council estates of Manchester to some of the biggest concerts of all time in just three short years. This palpable, raw and moving film shines a light on one of the…
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Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead (2015)
★ 6.7/10Also history and comedyA look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National Lampoon, from its beginning in the 1970s to 2010, featuring rare and never before seen footage, this is the mind boggling story…
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Roger & Me (1989)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and historyA documentary about the closure of General Motors' plant at Flint, Michigan, which resulted in the loss of 30,000 jobs. Details the attempts of filmmaker Michael Moore to get an interview with GM CEO Roger Smith.
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American Pie: Revealed (2004)
★ 6/10Also documentary and comedyDocumentary about the making of American Pie (1999), American Pie 2 (2001) and American Wedding (2003).
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The Soviet Story (2008)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and history“The Soviet Story” is a story of an Allied power, which helped the Nazis to fight Jews and which slaughtered its own people on an industrial scale. Assisted by the West, this power triumphed on May 9th, 1945. Its…
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Cover-Up (2025)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary and historyHe's devoted his career to uncovering stories the powerful want buried. From My Lai to Abu Ghraib, dig into the life's work of journalist Seymour Hersh.
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Ronaldo (2015)
★ 7/10Also documentary and historyFilmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated figures in football. For the first time…
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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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Death to 2021 (2021)
★ 6/10Also comedy and documentaryThis comedic retrospective mixes archival footage and scripted sketches as it revisits all the dread — and occasional delight — that 2021 had to offer.
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The Mystery of D.B. Cooper (2020)
★ 6.3/10Also documentary and historyThis 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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Talking Funny (2011)
★ 7.4/10Also comedy and documentaryWhat does it mean to be a successful comedian? How far can the boundaries of taste be pushed to get a laugh? Four top comics, Ricky Gervais, Louis C.K., Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock, discuss and debate their craft.
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Jim Carrey: Unnatural Act (1991)
★ 7.5/10Also comedy and documentaryJim explores multiple aspects of life including religion, marriage and his own sanity. This stand-up special was taped at Theatre Passe Muraille, Toronto, Canada, in front of a live audience.
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Aziz Ansari: Right Now (2019)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy and documentaryIn a comedy special directed by Spike Jonze, Aziz Ansari shares deep personal insights and hilarious takes on wokeness, family and the social climate.
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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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An Evening with Kevin Smith (2002)
★ 7.4/10Also comedy and documentaryKevin Smith interacts in Q&A sessions throughout various college stops in the USA.
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They Shall Not Grow Old (2018)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary and historyA documentary about World War I with never-before-seen footage to commemorate the centennial of Armistice Day, and the end of the war.
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Audrey (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and historyAn unprecedented and intimate look at the life, work and enduring legacy of British actress Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993).