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Movies Like Why We Cube

If you liked Why We Cube (2018), a documentary movie directed by Christopher Olson, 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. 1Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear

    Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear (2022)

    ★ 7/10Also documentary

    Explore the evolution of Buzz Lightyear from toy to human in the making of Pixar’s Lightyear. Dive into the origin and cultural impact of everyone’s favorite Space Ranger, the art of designing a new “human Buzz,” and…

  2. 2Looking for Richard

    Looking for Richard (1996)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary

    Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."

  3. 3My Mom Jayne

    My Mom Jayne (2025)

    ★ 8/10Also documentary

    Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayne Mansfield, an extraordinary and…

  4. 4Above Majestic

    Above Majestic (2018)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary

    A look at the origins, history and conspiracies behind the "Majestic 12", a clandestine group of military and corporate figureheads charged with reverse-engineering extraterrestrial technology.

  5. 5Pumping Iron

    Pumping Iron (1977)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary

    Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young Lou…

  6. 6The Mole: Undercover in North Korea

    The Mole: Undercover in North Korea (2020)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary

    A real-life undercover thriller about two ordinary men who embark on an outrageously dangerous ten-year mission to penetrate the world's most secretive and brutal dictatorship: North Korea.

  7. 7The Secret

    The Secret (2006)

    ★ 6.6/10Also documentary

    Interviews with leading authors, philosophers and scientists, with an in-depth discussion of the Law of Attraction. The audience is shown how they can learn and use 'The Secret' in their everyday lives.

  8. 8Earth: One Amazing Day

    Earth: One Amazing Day (2017)

    ★ 7.7/10Also documentary

    An astonishing journey revealing the awesome power of the natural world. Over the course of one single day, we track the sun from the highest mountains to the remotest islands to exotic jungles.

  9. 9Hawking

    Hawking (2013)

    ★ 7.6/10Also documentary

    The extraordinary story of the planet’s most famous contemporary scientist, told in his own words and by those closest to him. Made with unique access to Hawking’s private life, this is an intimate and moving journey…

  10. 10Elstree 1976

    Elstree 1976 (2015)

    ★ 6.2/10Also documentary

    A documentary about ten very different lives connected by having appeared onscreen wearing masks or helmets in Star Wars.

  11. 11Buena Vista Social Club

    Buena Vista Social Club (1999)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary

    In this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a group of legendary Cuban folk musicians (some in their 90s) to record a Grammy-winning CD in their native city of Havana…

  12. 12Take the Ball, Pass the Ball

    Take the Ball, Pass the Ball (2018)

    ★ 7.9/10Also documentary

    Take the Ball, Pass the Ball is the definitive story of the greatest football team ever assembled. For four explosive years, Pep Guardiola's Barça produced the greatest football in history, seducing fans around the…

  13. 13Being James Bond

    Being James Bond (2021)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary

    Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming 25th film No Time To Die, Craig shares his personal memories in…

  14. 14Hell House

    Hell House (2001)

    ★ 6.3/10Also documentary

    A look at the "Hell House" performed annually in October by the youth members of Trinity Church (Assemblies of God) in Cedar Hill, Texas (a Dallas suburb) — seen by over 10,000 visitors each year.

  15. 15Free Solo

    Free Solo (2018)

    ★ 7.9/10Also documentary

    Follow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, this would arguably be the greatest feat in rock climbing…

  16. 16Heart of a Dog

    Heart of a Dog (2015)

    ★ 6.5/10Also documentary

    Musician and performance artist Laurie Anderson reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother and her beloved dog.

  17. 17Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red

    Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red (2022)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary

    A feature length documentary about the all-women team at the helm of Pixar's original feature, Turning Red. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Director Domee Shi and her core leadership crew, this story…

  18. 18I Am Heath Ledger

    I Am Heath Ledger (2017)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary

    The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.

  19. 19For the Love of Spock

    For the Love of Spock (2016)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary

    The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son: Adam.

  20. 20Daft Punk Unchained

    Daft Punk Unchained (2015)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary

    Daft Punk Unchained is the first film about the pop culture phenomenon that is Daft Punk, the duo with 12 million albums sold worldwide and seven Grammy Awards. Throughout their career Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel…

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