Movies Like The Day We Walked on the Moon

If you liked The Day We Walked on the Moon (2019), a documentary movie directed by John Moulson, 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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For All Mankind (1989)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary
A testament to NASA's Apollo program of the 1960s and '70s. Composed of actual NASA footage of the missions and astronaut interviews, the documentary offers the viewpoint of the individuals who braved the remarkable…
2
Apollo: Missions to the Moon (2019)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary
National Geographic's riveting effort recounts all 12 crewed missions using only archival footage, photos and audio.
3
In the Shadow of the Moon (2007)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary
Archival material from the original NASA film footage – much of it seen for the first time – plus interviews with the surviving astronauts, including Jim Lovell, Dave Scott, John Young, Gene Cernan, Mike Collins, Buzz…
4
Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo (2017)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary
At the heart of the Apollo program was the special team in Mission Control who put a man on the moon and helped create the future.
5
Apollo 13: Survival (2024)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary
Using original footage and interviews, this documentary tells the nail-biting story of Apollo 13 and the struggle to bring its astronauts safely home.
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Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles (2021)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary
Fresh off the heels of her brand-new album, "Happier Than Ever," this cinematic concert experience features an intimate performance of every song in the album's sequential order – for the first and only time – from the…
7
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A. (2018)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary
Drawn from a never before seen cache of personal footage spanning decades, this is an intimate portrait of the Sri Lankan artist and musician who continues to shatter conventions.
8
Space Station 3D (2002)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary
Some 220 miles above Earth lies the International Space Station, a one-of-a-kind outer space laboratory that 16 nations came together to build. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this extraordinary structure…
9
Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026)
★ 6.9/10Also documentary
Experience the meteoric rise of Oasis through rare footage and untold stories as the band reunites for Oasis Live '25, chronicling their journey from Manchester streets to global rock stardom.
10
Shawn Mendes: In Wonder (2020)
★ 8.1/10Also documentary
A portrait of singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes' life, chronicling the past few years of his rise and journey.
11
Howard (2018)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary
Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely through rare archival footage and interviews with Ashman’s family…
12
S4: The Bob Lazar Story (2026)
★ 8.4/10Also documentary
Over 35 years after Bob Lazar's revelations, this documentary exposes secrets of a facility the government still denies. Featuring Lazar's testimony, recreations, and new evidence, it reopens a case that continues to…
13
The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)
★ 7.9/10Also documentary
On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.
14
Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions (2020)
★ 8.4/10Also documentary
An intimate concert film, in which Taylor Swift performs each song from her album 'folklore' in order, as she reveals the meaning and the stories behind all 17 tracks for the very first time.
15
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly (2019)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary
While crafting his Grammy-nominated album "Astroworld," Travis Scott juggles controversy, fatherhood and career highs in this intimate documentary.
16
Beastie Boys Story (2020)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary
Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former…
17
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001)
★ 8/10Also documentary
Celebrating the 30 year anniversary of Michael Jackson's solo career, this legendary performance took place on September 10, 2001.
18
Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home (2022)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary
JB Smoove and Martin Starr host a celebration of 20 years of "Spider-Man" movies, from the Sam Raimi trilogy to Marc Webb's movies and the trio from Jon Watts.
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Halftime (2022)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary
Global superstar Jennifer Lopez reflects on her multifaceted career and the pressure of life in the spotlight in this intimate documentary.
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Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey (2014)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary
A look behind the lens of Christopher Nolan's space epic.