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Movies Like What Carter Lost

If you liked What Carter Lost (2017), a documentary movie directed by Adam Hootnick, 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. 1Avatar: 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.

  2. 2Seduced and Abandoned

    Seduced and Abandoned (2013)

    ★ 6.2/10Also documentary

    SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their next feature film. Moving from director…

  3. 3Being James Bond

    Being James Bond (2021)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary

    Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming 25th film No Time To Die, Craig shares his personal memories in…

  4. 4The Class of ‘92

    The Class of ‘92 (2013)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary

    A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville)…

  5. 5Sidney

    Sidney (2022)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary

    This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.

  6. 6John Candy: I Like Me

    John Candy: I Like Me (2025)

    ★ 7.9/10Also documentary

    Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.

  7. 7Making 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.

  8. 8Diego Maradona

    Diego Maradona (2019)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary

    Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the personal life and career of the controversial football player Diego Maradona who played for SSC Napoli and Argentina in the…

  9. 9Heart of a Dog

    Heart of a Dog (2015)

    ★ 6.5/10Also documentary

    Musician and performance artist Laurie Anderson reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother and her beloved dog.

  10. 10The Last Repair Shop

    The Last Repair Shop (2024)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary

    In a warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain more than 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. Meet four…

  11. 11Whitney

    Whitney (2018)

    ★ 7.3/10Also documentary

    Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.

  12. 12Marvel's Behind the Mask

    Marvel's Behind the Mask (2021)

    ★ 7/10Also documentary

    A documentary special that explores the power of identity behind the iconic superheroes we know and love today. These legendary Marvel creations and stories have not only reflected the world outside our window – they…

  13. 13The Pigeon Tunnel

    The Pigeon Tunnel (2023)

    ★ 6.6/10Also documentary

    Academy Award winner Errol Morris pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of David Cornwell, the former spy known to the literary world as John le Carré.

  14. 14American Teen

    American Teen (2008)

    ★ 6.4/10Also documentary

    A documentary on seniors at a high school in a small Indiana town and their various cliques.

  15. 15Maria 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…

  16. 16Obi-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…

  17. 17Marvel 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…

  18. 18Hawking

    Hawking (2013)

    ★ 7.6/10Also documentary

    The extraordinary story of the planet’s most famous contemporary scientist, told in his own words and by those closest to him. Made with unique access to Hawking’s private life, this is an intimate and moving journey…

  19. 19Ronaldo

    Ronaldo (2015)

    ★ 7/10Also documentary

    Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated figures in football. For the first time…

  20. 20The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story

    The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story (2019)

    ★ 7.3/10Also documentary

    A documentary chronicling Queen and Lambert's incredible journey since they first shared the stage together on "American Idol" in 2009.

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