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Movies Like Jirí Trnka: Puppet Animation Master

If you liked Jirí Trnka: Puppet Animation Master (1999), a documentary movie directed by Michael J. Sudyn, 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. 1Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

    Who Are You, Charlie Brown? (2021)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary

    Lupita Nyong'o narrates a documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz. Famous fans—including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Smith, and Al Roker—share its influence on them, and a new animated story finds…

  2. 2Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

    Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary

    Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity…

  3. 3Frank and Ollie

    Frank and Ollie (1995)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary

    Before computer graphics, special effects wizardry, and out-of-this world technology, the magic of animation flowed from the pencils of two of the greatest animators The Walt Disney Company ever produced -- Frank…

  4. 4Another Day of Life

    Another Day of Life (2018)

    ★ 7.4/10Also documentary

    In 1975, Ryszard Kapuściński, a veteran Polish journalist, embarked on a seemingly suicidal road trip into the heart of the Angola's civil war. There, he witnessed once again the dirty reality of war and discovered a…

  5. 5Aquaman: Heroines of Atlantis

    Aquaman: Heroines of Atlantis (2019)

    ★ 6.2/10Also documentary

    Amber Heard and Nicole Kidman discuss their characters Mera and Atlanna.

  6. 6Embrace 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…

  7. 7Beyond 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…

  8. 8Seduced and Abandoned

    Seduced and Abandoned (2013)

    ★ 6.2/10Also documentary

    SEDUCED 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…

  9. 9My 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…

  10. 10Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?

    Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy? (2013)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary

    A series of interviews featuring linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky done in hand-drawn animation.

  11. 11As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

    As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary

    A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.

  12. 12The Pixar Story

    The Pixar Story (2007)

    ★ 7.6/10Also documentary

    A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of its East Bay campus, the company's relationship with Disney, and its…

  13. 13Waking Sleeping Beauty

    Waking Sleeping Beauty (2010)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary

    By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. These…

  14. 14Being 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…

  15. 15Very Nice, Very Nice

    Very Nice, Very Nice (1961)

    ★ 6/10Also documentary

    Arthur Lipsett's first film is an avant-garde blend of photography and sound. It looks behind the business-as-usual face we put on life and shows anxieties we want to forget. It is made of dozens of pictures that seem…

  16. 16Elephant

    Elephant (2020)

    ★ 7.7/10Also documentary

    Disneynature’s Elephant follows African elephant Shani and her spirited son Jomo as their herd make an epic journey hundreds of miles across the vast Kalahari Desert. Led by their great matriarch, Gaia, the family…

  17. 17Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20

    Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary

    An inside look at one of the most anticipated movie sequels ever with James Cameron and cast.

  18. 18Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

    Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary

    This 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…

  19. 19Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home

    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.

  20. 20Piece by Piece

    Piece by Piece (2024)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary

    A unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of LEGO® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and…

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