Movies Like Doug Henning's World of Magic

If you liked Doug Henning's World of Magic (1982), a family and tv movie movie directed by Walter C. Miller, 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
David Blaine: Real or Magic (2013)
★ 6.8/10Also tv movie and family
David Blaine's signature brand of street magic mystifies the most recognisable celebrities in the world, such as Jamie Foxx, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Ricky Gervais, Katy Perry, Woody Allen, and Robert DeNiro, to…
2
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside (1990)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary and tv movie
A documentary on the making of the three Godfather films, with interviews and recollections from the film makers and cast. This feature also includes the original screen tests of some of the actors for "The Godfather"…
3
Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014)
★ 6.9/10Also documentary and tv movie
A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel films, the Marvel One-Shots and "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."!
4
Seven Up! (1985)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary and tv movie
A group of British children aged 7 from widely ranging backgrounds are interviewed about a range of subjects. The filmmakers plan to re-interview them at 7 year intervals to track how their lives and attitudes change…
5
Oprah with Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special (2021)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary and tv movie
Winfrey speaks with Markle about everything from stepping into life as a Royal, marriage, motherhood, her philanthropic work and how she is handling life under intense public pressure. Later, the two are joined by…
6
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006)
★ 7/10Also documentary and tv movie
Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary delivers a startling new look at the Peoples Temple, headed by preacher Jim Jones who, in 1978, led more than 900 members to Guyana, where he orchestrated a mass…
7
David Bowie: Five Years (2013)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary and tv movie
Featuring a wealth of previously unseen archive, this film looks at how Bowie continually evolved: from Ziggy Stardust to the Soul Star of Young Americans, to the ‘Thin White Duke’. It explores his regeneration in…
8
Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars (2012)
★ 6.3/10Also documentary and tv movie
In 1997, Louis Theroux made a documentary about the world of male porn performers in Los Angeles. 15 years later, he returns to find a business struggling with the deluge of free porn on the internet. Louis revisits…
9
Adele One Night Only (2021)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary and tv movie
A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special will also feature an exclusive interview with Adele by Oprah Winfrey…
10
Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip (2013)
★ 6.9/10Also tv movie and documentary
The aim: to select the ideal mode of transport for each leg of a pilgrimage from Venice, Italy to Pau in France – home to a legendary street circuit and the origins of Grand Prix racing. On the way we prepare by taking…
11
Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show (2017)
★ 7.9/10Also documentary and tv movie
It had all the makings of a huge television success: a white-hot comic at the helm, a coveted primetime slot, and a pantheon of future comedy legends in the cast and crew. So why did The Dana Carvey Show—with a writers…
12
Making The Witcher (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and tv movie
Journey into the extraordinary world of "The Witcher" — from casting the roles to Jaskier's catchy song — in this behind-the-scenes look at the series.
13
4 Little Girls (1997)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and tv movie
On September 15, 1963, a bomb destroyed a black church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four young girls who were there for Sunday school. It was a crime that shocked the nation--and a defining moment in the history of…
14
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…
15
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.
16
Louis Theroux: Louis and the Nazis (2003)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary and tv movie
Louis Theroux travels to California to meet the man dubbed "the most dangerous racist in America"; Tom Metzger. Louis meets him, his family and his publicity manager as well as following him to skinhead rallies and on…
17
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.
18
Elephant (2020)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary and family
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…
19
Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows (1998)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary and tv movie
This documentary follows superstar Bret Hart during his last year in the WWF. The film documents the tensions that resulted in The Montreal Screwjob, one of the most controversial events in the history of professional…
20
Titanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron (2017)
★ 6.6/10Also documentary and tv movie
For the 20th anniversary of "Titanic," James Cameron reopens the file on the disaster.