Movies Like Pariah: The Lives and Deaths of Sonny Liston
If you liked Pariah: The Lives and Deaths of Sonny Liston (2019), a documentary movie directed by Simon George, 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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I Am Ali (2014)
★ 6.7/10Also documentaryUnprecedented access to Muhammad Ali's personal archive of "audio journals" as well as interviews and testimonials from his inner circle of family and friends are used to tell the legend's life story.
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When We Were Kings (1996)
★ 7.6/10Also documentaryIt's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both…
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Being James Bond (2021)
★ 7.8/10Also documentaryDaniel 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…
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Jackie Chan: My Story (1998)
★ 6.3/10Also documentaryJackie Chan is one of the world's biggest action stars, famed for his wacky sense of humor, remarkable martial arts techniques, and willingness to perform incredible stunts without the use of doubles -- or a net. This…
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Heart of a Dog (2015)
★ 6.5/10Also documentaryMusician and performance artist Laurie Anderson reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother and her beloved dog.
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Conor McGregor: Notorious (2017)
★ 6.9/10Also documentaryConor McGregor is the biggest star in the history of Mixed Martial Arts. Filmed over the course of 4 years, Notorious is the exclusive, all-access account of Conor’s meteoric rise from claiming benefits and living in…
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Pamela, a love story (2023)
★ 7/10Also documentaryIn her own words, through personal video and diaries, Pamela Anderson shares the story of her rise to fame, rocky romances and infamous sex tape scandal.
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Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child (2023)
★ 5.8/10Also documentaryPro boxing sensation — and perennial troublemaker — Jake Paul shares his unlikely journey from online prankster to power puncher in this documentary.
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You Cannot Kill David Arquette (2020)
★ 6.7/10Also documentaryFollowing his infamous championship as part of a marketing stunt for the film Ready to Rumble, David Arquette is widely known as the most hated man in pro-wrestling worldwide. Nearly 20 years after he "won" the initial…
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Cameraperson (2016)
★ 6.7/10Also documentaryAs a visually radical memoir, CAMERAPERSON draws on the remarkable footage that filmmaker Kirsten Johnson has shot and reframes it in ways that illuminate moments and situations that have personally affected her. What…
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Untold: Deal with the Devil (2021)
★ 6.9/10Also documentaryChristy Martin broke boundaries and noses as she rose in the boxing world, but her public persona belied personal demons, abuse and a threat on her life.
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Gilbert (2017)
★ 6.7/10Also documentaryThe life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.
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Ronnie Coleman: The King (2018)
★ 6.7/10Also documentaryRonnie Coleman is known as "The King" and for good reason. He is the 8x Mr. Olympia champion in the world of bodybuilding - sharing the world record for most Olympia wins. Now retired, he has undergone over 6 surgeries…
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Wick Is Pain (2025)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryWitness the never-before-seen footage and true story behind the John Wick phenomenon – from independent film to billion-dollar franchise.
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Come See Me in the Good Light (2025)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryIn an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.
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Restrepo (2010)
★ 7.2/10Also documentaryDirectors Hetherington and Junger spend a year with the 2nd Battalion of the United States Army located in one of Afghanistan's most dangerous valleys. The documentary provides insight and empathy on how to win the…
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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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John Candy: I Like Me (2025)
★ 7.9/10Also documentaryThose who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.
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Senna (2010)
★ 8.1/10Also documentaryThe remarkable story of Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, charting his physical and spiritual achievements on the track and off, his quest for perfection, and the mythical status he has since attained, is the…
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Voyeur (2017)
★ 5.9/10Also documentaryLegendary journalist Gay Talese unmasks a motel owner who spied on his guests for decades. But his bombshell story soon becomes a scandal of its own.