Movies Like Mao, the Real Man

If you liked Mao, the Real Man (1995), a documentary and history movie directed by Szilveszter Siklósi, 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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Roger & Me (1989)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and history
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.
2
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead (2015)
★ 6.7/10Also history and comedy
A 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…
3
The Amazing Johnathan Documentary (2019)
★ 6.1/10Also documentary and comedy
What begins as a documentary following the final tour of a dying magician - "The Amazing Johnathan" - becomes an unexpected and increasingly bizarre journey as the filmmaker struggles to separate truth from illusion.
4
The Accountant of Auschwitz (2018)
★ 6.9/10Also documentary and history
Oskar 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.
5
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…
6
Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness (2008)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy and documentary
A behind-the-scenes mockumentary of Tropic Thunder.
7
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…
8
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.
9
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).
10
Talking Funny (2011)
★ 7.4/10Also comedy and documentary
What 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.
11
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.
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
Death to 2021 (2021)
★ 6/10Also comedy and documentary
This comedic retrospective mixes archival footage and scripted sketches as it revisits all the dread — and occasional delight — that 2021 had to offer.
14
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019)
★ 6.9/10Also documentary and history
The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
15
The Mystery of D.B. Cooper (2020)
★ 6.3/10Also documentary and history
This 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…
16
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.
17
Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff (2010)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy and documentary
Time 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…
18
Supersonic (2016)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary and history
Supersonic 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…
19
Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016)
★ 6.5/10Also comedy and documentary
Comedian Kevin Hart performs in front of a crowd of 50,000 people at Philadelphia's outdoor venue, Lincoln Financial Field.
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Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006)
★ 7/10Also documentary and history
Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary delivers a startling new look at the Peoples Temple, headed by preacher Jim Jones who, in 1978, led more than 900 members to Guyana, where he orchestrated a mass…