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Movies Like Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey

If you liked Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey (2016), a documentary movie directed by Laurent Bouzereau, 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. 1Elstree 1976

    Elstree 1976 (2015)

    ★ 6.2/10Also documentary

    A documentary about ten very different lives connected by having appeared onscreen wearing masks or helmets in Star Wars.

  2. 2The Captains

    The Captains (2011)

    ★ 6.4/10Also documentary

    The Captains is a feature-length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed starship captains in the Star Trek franchise.

  3. 3Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed

    Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed (2007)

    ★ 7.3/10Also documentary

    The special focuses on how Star Wars is relevant today and the history that inspired it, and also makes various connections to Greek mythology. It consists of several interviews with well-known politicians…

  4. 4Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

    Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004)

    ★ 7.6/10Also documentary

    From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.

  5. 5Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey

    Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey (2014)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary

    A look behind the lens of Christopher Nolan's space epic.

  6. 6Avatar: 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.

  7. 7Chaos on the Bridge

    Chaos on the Bridge (2014)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary

    Canadian acting legend William Shatner takes viewers inside the creation of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the bold attempt in 1986 to recreate the success of the original television series, in which Shatner played…

  8. 8Obi-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…

  9. 9Dangerous 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.

  10. 10Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema

    Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary

    With mesmerizing footage and time lapses of animators at work, this behind-the-scenes special captures the artistry of a unique tale years in the making.

  11. 11The Skywalker Legacy

    The Skywalker Legacy (2020)

    ★ 7.9/10Also documentary

    The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

  12. 12The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

    The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary

    Go behind the scenes with stars, puppeteers and creators as they bring Jim Henson's magical world of Thra back to life in a sweeping fantasy series.

  13. 13S4: 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…

  14. 14Katy Perry: Part of Me

    Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary

    Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal talent of a girl who remained true to herself and her vision in order to…

  15. 15Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye

    Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye (2022)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary

    Join the likes of Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, Florence Pugh, and Vincent D’Onofrio as they reveal how Marvel Studios’ “Hawkeye” was conceived and created. Witness firsthand what it took to pull off the show’s…

  16. 16Return to Jurassic Park

    Return to Jurassic Park (2011)

    ★ 6.6/10Also documentary

    A multi-part documentary about the making of the Jurassic Park trilogy. Each part walks through the making of part of one of the films, including the hurricane during the shooting of the first film, and how advances in…

  17. 17Marvel 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…

  18. 18The Director and the Jedi

    The Director and the Jedi (2018)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary

    An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.

  19. 19Maria by Callas

    Maria by Callas (2017)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary

    Told through performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters and unpublished memoirs, the film reveals the essence of an extraordinary woman who rose from humble beginnings in New York…

  20. 20Justin Bieber's Believe

    Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary

    A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.

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