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Movies Like Searching for Skylab, America's Forgotten Triumph

If you liked Searching for Skylab, America's Forgotten Triumph (2019), a documentary and history movie directed by Dwight Steven-Boniecki, 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. 1Apollo: Missions to the Moon

    Apollo: Missions to the Moon (2019)

    ★ 7.3/10Also documentary and history

    National Geographic's riveting effort recounts all 12 crewed missions using only archival footage, photos and audio.

  2. 2In the Shadow of the Moon

    In the Shadow of the Moon (2007)

    ★ 7.6/10Also documentary and history

    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…

  3. 3MARS: Inside SpaceX

    MARS: Inside SpaceX (2018)

    ★ 7.5/10Also history and documentary

    The inside story of SpaceX's plan to get humanity to Mars, providing an unprecedented glimpse into one of the world's most revolutionary companies. A behind-the-scenes journey with Elon Musk and his engineers as they…

  4. 4Titanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron

    Titanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron (2017)

    ★ 6.6/10Also documentary and history

    For the 20th anniversary of "Titanic," James Cameron reopens the file on the disaster.

  5. 5Dolphin Reef

    Dolphin Reef (2018)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary and family

    Echo 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…

  6. 6Ronaldo

    Ronaldo (2015)

    ★ 7/10Also documentary and history

    Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated figures in football. For the first time…

  7. 7Audrey

    Audrey (2020)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary and history

    An unprecedented and intimate look at the life, work and enduring legacy of British actress Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993).

  8. 8Muscle Shoals

    Muscle Shoals (2013)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary and history

    In a tiny Alabama town with the curious name of Muscle Shoals, something miraculous sprang from the mud of the Tennessee River. A group of unassuming, yet incredibly talented, locals came together and spawned some of…

  9. 9Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

    Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary and history

    The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.

  10. 10A LEGO Brickumentary

    A LEGO Brickumentary (2014)

    ★ 5.9/10Also documentary and family

    A look at the global culture and appeal of the LEGO building-block toys.

  11. 11For All Mankind

    For All Mankind (1989)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary and history

    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…

  12. 12Red Army

    Red Army (2015)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary and history

    A documentary highlighting the Soviet Union's legendary and enigmatic hockey training culture and world-dominating team through the eyes of the team's Captain Slava Fetisov, following his shift from hockey star and…

  13. 13That's Entertainment!

    That's Entertainment! (1974)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary and family

    Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.

  14. 14Polar Bear

    Polar Bear (2022)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary and family

    A new mother’s memories of her own youth prepare her to navigate motherhood in the increasingly challenging world that polar bears face today.

  15. 15O.J.: Made in America

    O.J.: Made in America (2016)

    ★ 8.4/10Also documentary and history

    A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fractured and divided nation.

  16. 16My Generation

    My Generation (2017)

    ★ 7/10Also documentary and history

    The vivid and inspiring story of British film icon Michael Caine's personal journey through 1960s swinging London.

  17. 17The Endurance

    The Endurance (2000)

    ★ 7/10Also documentary and history

    Documentary on the Shackleton Antartic expedition. A retelling of Sir Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated expedition to Antarctica in and the crew of his vessel 'The Endurance', which was trapped in the ice floes and frigid…

  18. 18One Life

    One Life (2011)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary and family

    One Life captures unprecedented and beautiful sequences of animal behaviour guaranteed to bring you closer to nature than ever before, as well as a second disc packed full of never before seen extras including an…

  19. 19Glee: The Concert Movie

    Glee: The Concert Movie (2011)

    ★ 7.3/10Also documentary and family

    A concert documentary shot during the Glee Live! In Concert! summer 2011 tour, featuring song performances and fans' life stories and how the show influenced them.

  20. 20The Untold History Of The United States

    The Untold History Of The United States (2012)

    ★ 8.2/10Also documentary and history

    Oliver Stone charts the history of the United States from the Second World War to the present.

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