Movies Like Heaven's Gate Initiation Tape 1996
If you liked Heaven's Gate Initiation Tape 1996 (1996), a 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.
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Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015)
★ 7.6/10The film profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology, shining a light on how they attract true believers and the things they do in the name of religion.
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Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006)
★ 7/10Featuring 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…
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Beastie Boys Story (2020)
★ 7.5/10Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former…
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Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste (2022)
★ 6.1/10A sexual wellness company gains fame and followers, then members come forward with shocking allegations.
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42 Up (1999)
★ 7.6/10Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.
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Sound of My Voice (2011)
★ 6.3/10A journalist and his girlfriend get pulled in while they investigate a cult whose leader claims to be from the future.
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Moonage Daydream (2022)
★ 7.4/10A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.
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IMAX Hubble (2010)
★ 7.1/10An IMAX 3D camera chronicles the effort of 7 astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.
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The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel (2026)
★ 7.3/10Explore the formative years of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the profound influence of original bandmate Hillel Slovak.
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Maria by Callas (2017)
★ 7.4/10Told 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…
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EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2026)
★ 8.2/10Long-lost footage from Elvis Presley's legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s woven together with rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour, and 8mm from the Graceland archive, plus recordings of Elvis telling "his side…
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Mystify: Michael Hutchence (2019)
★ 7.2/10Michael Hutchence was flying high as the lead singer of the legendary rock band INXS until his untimely death in 1997. Richard Lowenstein’s documentary examines Hutchence’s deeply felt life through his many loves and…
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Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live (2015)
★ 8.4/10Filmed in front of 76,000 fans at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Australia, "The 1989 World Tour Live" captures Taylor Swift's entire performance while also mixing in behind-the-scene, rehearsal, and special guest footage…
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Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles (2021)
★ 7.8/10Fresh off the heels of her brand-new album, "Happier Than Ever," this cinematic concert experience features an intimate performance of every song in the album's sequential order – for the first and only time – from the…
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The Sacrament (2014)
★ 5.9/10Two journalists set out to document their friend's journey to reunite with his estranged sister. They track her to an undisclosed location where they are welcomed into the remote world of "Eden Parish," a…
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Aroused (2013)
★ 5.9/10Get up close and personal with 16 of the most successful women in the adult film industry as they shed their clothes for an intimate photo shoot with director Deborah Anderson. As questions are asked, personal stories…
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Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special (2026)
★ 7.1/10Filmed in front of a live studio audience and hosted by Alex Cooper of 'Call Her Daddy' fame, Miley Cyrus reflects on the creation and impact of the series with never-before-seen archival footage, all the while…
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Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions (2020)
★ 8.4/10An intimate concert film, in which Taylor Swift performs each song from her album 'folklore' in order, as she reveals the meaning and the stories behind all 17 tracks for the very first time.
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The Master (2012)
★ 7.1/10Freddie, a volatile, heavy-drinking veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, finds some semblance of a family when he stumbles onto the ship of Lancaster Dodd, the charismatic leader of a new "religion"…
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Videodrome (1983)
★ 7.2/10As the president of a trashy TV channel, Max Renn is desperate for new programming to attract viewers. When he happens upon "Videodrome," a TV show dedicated to gratuitous torture and punishment, Max sees a potential…