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Movies Like The Nippon Television Special of Spirited Away

If you liked The Nippon Television Special of Spirited Away (2001), a tv movie and documentary movie directed by Maiko Yahata, 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. 1The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

    The Godfather Family: A Look Inside (1990)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary and tv movie

    A documentary on the making of the three Godfather films, with interviews and recollections from the film makers and cast. This feature also includes the original screen tests of some of the actors for "The Godfather"…

  2. 2Making The Witcher

    Making The Witcher (2020)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary and tv movie

    Journey into the extraordinary world of "The Witcher" — from casting the roles to Jaskier's catchy song — in this behind-the-scenes look at the series.

  3. 3The Making of Star Wars

    The Making of Star Wars (1977)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary and tv movie

    Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and…

  4. 4Guillermo 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.

  5. 54 Little Girls

    4 Little Girls (1997)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary and tv movie

    On September 15, 1963, a bomb destroyed a black church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four young girls who were there for Sunday school. It was a crime that shocked the nation--and a defining moment in the history of…

  6. 6Marvel 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…

  7. 7OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)

    OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) (2022)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary

    Grammy® winner singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo takes a familiar road trip from Salt Lake City, where she began writing her debut album “SOUR,” to Los Angeles. Along the way, Rodrigo recounts the memories of writing…

  8. 8Seven Up!

    Seven Up! (1985)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary and tv movie

    A group of British children aged 7 from widely ranging backgrounds are interviewed about a range of subjects. The filmmakers plan to re-interview them at 7 year intervals to track how their lives and attitudes change…

  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. 10Marvel 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…

  11. 11David Bowie: Five Years

    David Bowie: Five Years (2013)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary and tv movie

    Featuring a wealth of previously unseen archive, this film looks at how Bowie continually evolved: from Ziggy Stardust to the Soul Star of Young Americans, to the ‘Thin White Duke’. It explores his regeneration in…

  12. 12Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron

    Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron (2024)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary

    A documentary that chronicles the making of The Boy and the Heron, filmed with exclusive access to Studio Ghibli across an astonishing seven years.

  13. 13Obi-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…

  14. 14Adele One Night Only

    Adele One Night Only (2021)

    ★ 7.7/10Also documentary and tv movie

    A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special will also feature an exclusive interview with Adele by Oprah Winfrey…

  15. 15Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey

    Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey (2014)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary and tv movie

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

  16. 16Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe

    Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary and tv movie

    A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel films, the Marvel One-Shots and "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."!

  17. 17The Walking Dead: The Return

    The Walking Dead: The Return (2024)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary

    Stars of "The Walking Dead," Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira, walk down memory lane and visit iconic locations where pivotal moments between their characters, Rick and Michonne, were filmed.

  18. 18Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars

    Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars (2012)

    ★ 6.3/10Also documentary and tv movie

    In 1997, Louis Theroux made a documentary about the world of male porn performers in Los Angeles. 15 years later, he returns to find a business struggling with the deluge of free porn on the internet. Louis revisits…

  19. 19Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

    Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

    ★ 7/10Also documentary

    Join visionary director Sam Raimi and the cast of the film as they recount their experiences bringing Marvel’s darkest story to life. From world-building to universe-building, hear first hand accounts from the cast and…

  20. 20The 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.

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