Movies Like Passing Through

If you liked Passing Through (2026), a documentary and comedy movie directed by Inès Benhamida and Félix Chouteau, 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
Life in a Day (2011)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary and drama
A documentary shot by filmmakers all over the world that serves as a time capsule to show future generations what it was like to be alive on the 24th of July, 2010.
2
Bambi: A Tale of Life in the Woods (2024)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary and family
The life of Bambi, a male roe deer, from his birth through childhood, the loss of his mother, the finding of a mate, the lessons he learns from his father, and the experience he gains about the dangers posed by human…
3
An Evening with Kevin Smith (2002)
★ 7.4/10Also comedy and documentary
Kevin Smith interacts in Q&A sessions throughout various college stops in the USA.
4
Aziz Ansari: Right Now (2019)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy and documentary
In a comedy special directed by Spike Jonze, Aziz Ansari shares deep personal insights and hilarious takes on wokeness, family and the social climate.
5
American Pie: Revealed (2004)
★ 6/10Also documentary and comedy
Documentary about the making of American Pie (1999), American Pie 2 (2001) and American Wedding (2003).
6
6 Days to Air: The Making of South Park (2011)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and comedy
Viewers 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…
7
Ryan (2004)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary and drama
Centres on Canadian animator Ryan Larkin, who in later years lived on skid row in Montreal following a history of drug and alcohol abuse.
8
David Blaine: Real or Magic (2013)
★ 6.8/10Also family and documentary
David Blaine's signature brand of street magic mystifies the most recognisable celebrities in the world, such as Jamie Foxx, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Ricky Gervais, Katy Perry, Woody Allen, and Robert DeNiro, to…
9
Van Gogh: Painted with Words (2010)
★ 7.3/10Also drama and documentary
A drama-documentary presented by Alan Yentob, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role. Every word spoken by the actors in this film is sourced from the letters that Van Gogh sent to his younger brother Theo, and of…
10
Jim Carrey: Unnatural Act (1991)
★ 7.5/10Also comedy and documentary
Jim 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.
11
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5 (2014)
★ 6/10Also comedy and documentary
Bad 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…
12
An Evening with Robin Williams (1983)
★ 7.3/10Also comedy and documentary
Declared to be the funniest Robin Williams video made, this is a don't-miss comedy.
13
Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given (2020)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy and documentary
Kevin Hart serves up laughs and brick oven pizza from the comfort of his home, and dishes on male group chats, sex after 40 and life with COVID-19.
14
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary and drama
Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon.
15
Dolphin Reef (2018)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary and family
Echo is a youngster who can't quite decide if it's time to grow up and take on new responsibilities-or give in to her silly side and just have fun. Dolphin society is tricky, and the coral reef that Echo and his family…
16
Gray's Anatomy (1996)
★ 6.5/10Also comedy and drama
The film documents, in an often dramatic and humorous fashion, Gray's investigations into alternative medicine for an eye condition (Macular pucker) he had developed.
17
Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson (2005)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy and documentary
Comedy Central's best roasters and stand up comedians take a whack at actor/model Pamela Anderson.
18
Roger & Me (1989)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and comedy
A 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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Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping (2016)
★ 6.7/10Also comedy and documentary
Patton Oswalt delivers a fresh hour plus of stand-up, covering everything from misery to defeat to hopelessness. It's his most upbeat special to date.
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Jonas Brothers Family Roast (2021)
★ 6.4/10Also comedy and documentary
Kevin, 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.