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Movies Like New York Has a New Problem: The Making of Friday the 13th Part VIII - Jason Takes Manhattan

If you liked New York Has a New Problem: The Making of Friday the 13th Part VIII - Jason Takes Manhattan (2009), a documentary 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.

  1. 1Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

    Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary

    The 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.

  2. 2A 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.

  3. 3S4: 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…

  4. 4Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20

    Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary

    An inside look at one of the most anticipated movie sequels ever with James Cameron and cast.

  5. 5As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

    As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary

    A 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.

  6. 6No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad

    No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad (2013)

    ★ 8.5/10Also documentary

    A documentary about the making of season five of the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad.

  7. 7The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

    The Godfather Family: A Look Inside (1990)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary

    A 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"…

  8. 8Directed by John Ford

    Directed by John Ford (1971)

    ★ 7/10Also documentary

    A documentary about the life and films of director John Ford.

  9. 9Making Squid Game: The Challenge

    Making Squid Game: The Challenge (2023)

    ★ 8/10Also documentary

    Go behind the scenes and witness how the "Squid Game"-inspired reality show transformed from a scripted drama to a cutthroat, nail-biting competition.

  10. 10Come 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.

  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. 12Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me

    Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me (2023)

    ★ 6.1/10Also documentary

    From 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.

  13. 13Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

    Ex Libris: The New York Public Library (2017)

    ★ 6.4/10Also documentary

    A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution.

  14. 14Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Eternals

    Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Eternals (2022)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary

    Join director Chloe Zhao and the Cast of Eternals as they recount their experiences during the making of Marvel Studios’ most ambitious film to date. Discover how the ensemble cast felt stepping into their roles…

  15. 15Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

    Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary

    This 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…

  16. 16The Walking Dead: The Return

    The Walking Dead: The Return (2024)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary

    Stars 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.

  17. 17Unknown Number: The High School Catfish

    Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (2025)

    ★ 6.7/10Also documentary

    Vulgar, taunting texts blow up the phones of a teen and her boyfriend. Who's sending them — and why? This twisty documentary reveals the shocking answer.

  18. 18Girl Model

    Girl Model (2011)

    ★ 6.5/10Also documentary

    A documentary on the modeling industry's 'supply chain' between Siberia, Japan, and the U.S., told through the experiences of the scouts, agencies, and a 13-year-old model.

  19. 19The 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.

  20. 20Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes

    Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes (2021)

    ★ 6/10Also documentary

    Serial killer Dennis Nilsen narrates his life and horrific crimes via a series of chilling audiotapes recorded from his jail cell.

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