Movies Like La Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet
If you liked La Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet (2009), a documentary movie directed by Frederick Wiseman, 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 Bus: A French Football Mutiny (2026)
★ 6.9/10Also documentaryThis documentary revisits the French football team's controversial 2010 World Cup and the bus strike that sparked global headlines and national outrage.
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Daguerréotypes (1978)
★ 7.3/10Also documentaryAn intimate portrait of the small shops and shopkeepers of the Rue Daguerre in Paris, a picturesque street that has been the filmmaker’s home for more than 50 years.
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Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026)
★ 8.5/10Also documentaryWith unprecedented access to the official archives and intimate recollections from the band, both current and past, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition invites fans to experience one of the most iconic journeys in music…
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Ronaldo (2015)
★ 7/10Also documentaryFilmed 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…
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Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022)
★ 6.8/10Also documentaryThis special explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic roles. Director Deborah Chow leads the cast and crew as they…
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American Teen (2008)
★ 6.4/10Also documentaryA documentary on seniors at a high school in a small Indiana town and their various cliques.
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Pumping Iron (1977)
★ 7.2/10Also documentaryAmateur 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…
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Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno (2009)
★ 7.3/10Also documentaryIn 1964, Henri-Georges Clouzot's production of L'Enfer came to a halt. Despite huge expectations, major studio backing and an unlimited budget, after three weeks the production collapsed. This documentary presents…
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David Byrne's American Utopia (2020)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryA filmed version of David Byrne's Broadway show, a unifying musical celebration that inspires audiences to connect to each other and to the global community.
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Diego Maradona (2019)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryConstructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the personal life and career of the controversial football player Diego Maradona who played for SSC Napoli and Argentina in the…
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Deliver Us from Evil (2006)
★ 7.2/10Also documentaryDocumentary filmmaker Amy Berg investigates the life of 30-year pedophile Father Oliver O'Grady and exposes the corruption inside the Catholic Church that allowed him to abuse countless children. Victims' stories and a…
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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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Seduced and Abandoned (2013)
★ 6.2/10Also documentarySEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their next feature film. Moving from director…
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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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The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)
★ 7.9/10Also documentaryOn 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.
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Miss Americana (2020)
★ 7.8/10Also documentaryA raw and emotionally revealing look at one of the most iconic artists of our time during a transformational period in her life as she learns to embrace her role not only as a songwriter and performer, but as a woman…
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The Class of ‘92 (2013)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryA detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville)…
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Maria by Callas (2017)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryTold through performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters and unpublished memoirs, the film reveals the essence of an extraordinary woman who rose from humble beginnings in New York…
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Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy (2025)
★ 8.9/10Also documentaryNever-before-seen footage and intimate interviews celebrate the life and legacy of iconic Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla and her family band.
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Tony Parker: The Final Shot (2021)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryThe background and career of Tony Parker, whose determination led him to become arguably the greatest French basketball player.