Movies Like Omnibus: François Truffaut
If you liked Omnibus: François Truffaut (1973), a documentary movie directed by Michael Darlow, 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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Attack of the Hollywood Clichés! (2021)
★ 6/10Also documentaryOne-man armies, meet-cutes, casual strolls away from huge explosions — stars and industry insiders toast and roast these cinematic chestnuts and more.
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Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010)
★ 7.8/10Also documentaryFor decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office across eight terrifying, spectacular films.
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Side by Side (2012)
★ 7.3/10Also documentarySince the invention of cinema, the standard format for recording moving images has been film. Over the past two decades, a new form of digital filmmaking has emerged, creating a groundbreaking evolution in the medium…
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De Palma (2016)
★ 7/10Also documentaryAn intimate conversation between filmmakers, chronicling De Palma’s 55-year career, his life, and his filmmaking process, with revealing anecdotes and, of course, a wealth of film clips.
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Spielberg (2017)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryA documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.
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Jodorowsky's Dune (2013)
★ 7.8/10Also documentaryIn 1974, Chilean-French director Alejandro Jodorowsky embarked on the quixotic project of adapting Frank Herbert's influential novel Dune (1969) for the big screen. After investing two years, and millions of dollars…
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Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014)
★ 7.2/10Also documentaryA documentary about the rise and fall of the Cannon Film Group, the legendary independent film company helmed by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus.
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Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019)
★ 6.9/10Also documentaryThe history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
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Altman (2014)
★ 6.6/10Also documentaryRobert Altman's life and career contained multitudes. This father of American independent cinema left an indelible mark, not merely on the evolution of his art form, but also on the western zeitgeist. With its use of…
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I Know That Voice (2014)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryFilmmaker Lawrence Shapiro discusses voice-over acting with the talented people behind the characters.
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Love, Antosha (2019)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryFrom a prolific career in film and television, Anton Yelchin left an indelible legacy as an actor. Through his journals and other writings, his photography, the original music he wrote, and interviews with his family…
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Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies (2020)
★ 6.5/10Also documentaryThe definitive documentary on the history of nudity in feature films from the early silent days to the present, studying the changes in morality that led to the use of nudity in films while emphasizing the political…
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The Pixar Story (2007)
★ 7.6/10Also documentaryA look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of its East Bay campus, the company's relationship with Disney, and its…
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Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryThe chronicle of the mind-blowing journey that was Hollywood during the seventies; the true and gripping story of the last golden age of American cinema, an exalted celebration of creativity and experimentation; but…
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X-Rated 2: The Greatest Adult Stars of All Time (2016)
★ 6.8/10Also documentaryDocumentary sequel that offers a close-up look into the personal lives of the legendary porn stars who've survived the test of time and influenced popular culture. Blends rare interviews with erotic clips and…
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Sly (2023)
★ 7.2/10Also documentaryHis love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.
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Sidney (2022)
★ 6.9/10Also documentaryThis 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.
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Woody Allen: A Documentary (2011)
★ 6.9/10Also documentaryAn intense portrait of the iconic filmmaker, writer, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen: his life, family and friends; his writing and directing habits, and his relationship with performers.
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Being Eddie (2025)
★ 6.8/10Also documentaryFrom teen comedian to Hollywood legend, Eddie Murphy revisits his extraordinary showbiz ride with raw honesty and humor.
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QT8: The First Eight (2019)
★ 7.2/10Also documentaryA detailed account of the life and artistic career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, from his early days as a video club manager to the scandalous fall in disgrace of producer Harvey Weinstein. A story about…