Movies Like Africa's Piranha
If you liked Africa's Piranha (2014), a documentary and tv movie movie directed by Kira Ivanoff, 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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The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (2008)
★ 7.3/10Also documentaryIn the remote and forgotten wilderness of Lake Natron, in northern Tanzania, one of nature's last great mysteries unfolds: the birth, life and death of a million crimson-winged flamingos.
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Seaspiracy (2021)
★ 7.8/10Also documentaryPassionate about ocean life, a filmmaker sets out to document the harm that humans do to marine species — and uncovers an alarming global conspiracy.
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Ghost Elephants (2026)
★ 7.6/10Also documentaryIn Angola's mist-shrouded highlands, three KhoiSan master trackers embark on a spiritual quest to rediscover the legendary "ghost elephants" of Lisima, creatures presumed lost but remembered in ancestral trance…
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African Cats (2011)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryAfrican Cats captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength, spirit and…
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Puff: Wonders of the Reef (2021)
★ 7.7/10Also documentaryA baby pufferfish travels through a wondrous microworld full of fantastical creatures as he searches for a home on the Great Barrier Reef.
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The Godfather Family: A Look Inside (1990)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary and tv movieA 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"…
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Deepsea Challenge 3D (2014)
★ 6.6/10Also documentaryDescribed as being a film about determination, danger and the ocean’s greatest depths, James Cameron's "Deepsea Challenge 3D" tells the story of Cameron’s journey to fulfill his boyhood dream of becoming an explorer…
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Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story (2025)
★ 6.2/10Also documentaryUnravel the case of Utah therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, whose child abuse arrest with parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke exposed a twisted tale of manipulation.
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Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars (2012)
★ 6.3/10Also documentary and tv movieIn 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…
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My Octopus Teacher (2020)
★ 7.9/10Also documentaryAfter years of swimming every day in the freezing ocean at the tip of Africa, Craig Foster meets an unlikely teacher: a young octopus who displays remarkable curiosity. Visiting her den and tracking her movements for…
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Earth (2007)
★ 7.7/10Also documentaryAn epic story of adventure, starring some of the most magnificent and courageous creatures alive, awaits you in EARTH. Disneynature brings you a remarkable story of three animal families on a journey across our planet…
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Dolphin Reef (2018)
★ 6.8/10Also documentaryEcho is a youngster who can't quite decide if it's time to grow up and take on new responsibilities-or give in to her silly side and just have fun. Dolphin society is tricky, and the coral reef that Echo and his family…
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Deep Blue (2003)
★ 6.9/10Also documentaryDeep Blue is a major documentary feature film shot by the BBC Natural History Unit. An epic cinematic rollercoaster ride for all ages, Deep Blue uses amazing footage to tell us the story of our oceans and the life they…
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Shark Whisperer (2025)
★ 6.7/10Also documentaryMarine conservationist and social media activist Ocean Ramsey fearlessly swims with sharks in this documentary about her risky mission to protect them.
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Virunga (2014)
★ 7.9/10Also documentaryVirunga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is Africa's oldest national park, a UNESCO world heritage site, and a contested ground among insurgencies seeking to topple the government that see untold profits in the…
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A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough (2026)
★ 8/10Also documentaryVeteran naturalist Sir David Attenborough tells the story of a remarkable group of gorillas, from his first encounter in the '70s to the present day.
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Who Are You, Charlie Brown? (2021)
★ 6.9/10Also documentaryLupita Nyong'o narrates a documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz. Famous fans—including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Smith, and Al Roker—share its influence on them, and a new animated story finds…
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As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000)
★ 7.8/10Also documentaryA compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.
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Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and tv movieRoddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of the science fiction masterpiece. The most comprehensive history of Planet…
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Naqoyqatsi (2002)
★ 6.2/10Also documentaryA visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.