Movies Like America: The Birth of Freedom

If you liked America: The Birth of Freedom (2010), a documentary and history 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.

1
The Untold History Of The United States (2012)
★ 8.2/10Also documentary and history
Oliver Stone charts the history of the United States from the Second World War to the present.
2
O.J.: Made in America (2016)
★ 8.4/10Also documentary and history
A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fractured and divided nation.
3
Five Came Back (2017)
★ 7.9/10Also documentary and war
The extraordinary story of how Hollywood changed World War II – and how World War II changed Hollywood, through the interwoven experiences of five legendary filmmakers who went to war to serve their country and bring…
4
Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie (1988)
★ 7.1/10Also war and documentary
Marcel Ophuls' riveting film details the heinous legacy of the Gestapo head dubbed "The Butcher of Lyon." Responsible for over 4,000 deaths in occupied France during World War II, Barbie would escape—with U.S. help—to…
5
The Road to the Tokyo Olympics (1963)
Also documentary
A documentary film that includes footage of past Olympics held in different countries with an particular emphasis on the activities and successes of Japanese athletes and how they are currently (circa 1963) improving…
6
42nd Street Forever, Volume 5: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (2009)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary
WELCOME TO THE ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA, the most awesome post-modern hot spot for exploitation movie revival, deep in the heart of Texas! Home to world-famous events such as The Quentin Tarantino Film Fest, Fantastic…
7
The Patriot (2000)
★ 7.2/10Also war and history
After proving himself on the field of battle in the French and Indian War, Benjamin Martin wants nothing more to do with such things, preferring the simple life of a farmer. But when his son Gabriel enlists in the army…
8
Down Memory Lane (1949)
★ 7/10Also history
This film is a compilation, with narration by Steve Allen, of comedies from the old Mack Sennett silent studio. Sennett, himself, appears in a cameo at the end of the film.
9
Famous T & A (1982)
★ 5.5/10Also documentary
A collection of nude and/or topless scenes from various films featuring actresses who were either famous at the time or who became famous later on.
10
1776 (1972)
★ 6.9/10Also history
Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams charge Thomas Jefferson with the task of…
11
Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower (2017)
★ 6.2/10Also war
The second movie of the long-awaited fan favorite Thunderbolt Series. Earth, eight months after the end of the One Year War. Captain Monica launches a secret mission, "Operation Thunderbolt," and selects Io to pilot…
12
All for Liberty (2009)
★ 8/10Also war
It is 1775. Henry Felder, a Swiss-German colonist, lives with his family in the British colony of South Carolina. After many years of struggling with corrupt British rulers, Felder is urged by the new patriot governor…
13
Elvis Through the Years (2007)
Also documentary
This documentary offers an unparalleled behind-the-scenes look at the life of Elvis Presley. Using rare footage from his films, press conferences, outtakes, movie trailers, news clips, and comedy sketches, Elvis Thru…
14
The Lost & Found Video Night Mixtape (2022)
★ 9/10Also documentary
Before Everything Is Terrible!, before TIM & ERIC’S AWESOME SHOW, GREAT JOB!, there was THE LOST & FOUND VIDEO NIGHT -- a series of ten found footage compilations released in the early 2000s. Available only through…
15
Gundam Reconguista in G Movie III: Legacy from Space (2021)
★ 7.2/10Also war
The third film in the five-part Gundam: G no Reconguista Movie series.
16
Revolution (1985)
★ 5.4/10Also history and war
New York trapper Tom Dobb becomes an unwilling participant in the American Revolution after his son Ned is drafted into the Army by the villainous Sergeant Major Peasy. Tom attempts to find his son, and eventually…
17
The House That Shadows Built (1931)
★ 8.5/10Also documentary
A promotional documentary short celebrating the 20th anniversary of Paramount Pictures, complete with a studio history, interviews with stars, and clips from upcoming films–some of which never came to fruition.
18
We the People (2014)
★ 3.5/10Also history and documentary
This powerful giant screen historical documentary is the story of America’s founding documents and the people who wrote, shaped and tested them.
19
Nudes, Nudists & Nudism: Volume 4 (2000)
★ 8/10Also documentary
Compilation of clips relating to nudism, including restored footage from 'Nudes on Tiger Reef' and outtakes from 'Sandy, the Reluctant Nature Girl', plus a few shorts and loops.
20
Dancing the Nutcracker: Inside the Royal Ballet (2016)
★ 10/10Also documentary
This Christmas, step into the magical world of The Nutcracker. For the first time in many years, the Royal Ballet has given full access behind the scenes for a landmark 90-minute documentary as they prepare for this…