Movies Like Through the Eyes of an Astronaut
If you liked Through the Eyes of an Astronaut (2018), a documentary movie directed by Jürgen Hansen and Pierre-Emmanuel Le Goff, 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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Space Station 3D (2002)
★ 6.5/10Also documentarySome 220 miles above Earth lies the International Space Station, a one-of-a-kind outer space laboratory that 16 nations came together to build. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this extraordinary structure…
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Elstree 1976 (2015)
★ 6.2/10Also documentaryA documentary about ten very different lives connected by having appeared onscreen wearing masks or helmets in Star Wars.
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A Beautiful Planet (2016)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryA breathtaking portrait of Earth from space, providing a unique perspective and increased understanding of our planet and galaxy as never seen before. Made in cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space…
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In the Shadow of the Moon (2007)
★ 7.6/10Also documentaryArchival 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…
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IMAX Hubble (2010)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryAn IMAX 3D camera chronicles the effort of 7 astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.
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The Captains (2011)
★ 6.4/10Also documentaryThe Captains is a feature-length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed starship captains in the Star Trek franchise.
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Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey (2014)
★ 7.8/10Also documentaryA look behind the lens of Christopher Nolan's space epic.
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Apollo: Missions to the Moon (2019)
★ 7.3/10Also documentaryNational Geographic's riveting effort recounts all 12 crewed missions using only archival footage, photos and audio.
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Chaos on the Bridge (2014)
★ 6.9/10Also documentaryCanadian acting legend William Shatner takes viewers inside the creation of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the bold attempt in 1986 to recreate the success of the original television series, in which Shatner played…
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Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004)
★ 7.6/10Also documentaryFrom the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.
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Return to Space (2022)
★ 6.6/10Also documentaryThe inspirational rise of SpaceX as well as Elon Musk's two-decade effort to resurrect America’s space travel ambitions.
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National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe (2008)
★ 7.8/10Also documentaryIn one single, epic camera move we journey from Earth's surface to the outermost reaches of the universe on a grand tour of the cosmos, to explore newborn stars, distant planets, black holes and beyond.
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Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine (2023)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryThe James Webb Telescope stirs imaginations with vivid photos of distant galaxies. This documentary tracks its historic journey from inception to launch.
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Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey (2016)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryAn inside look at the making of the movie Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015), featuring footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers.
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28 Up (1985)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryJust two years away from turning 30, participants in Michael Apted's documentary series are facing serious questions of identity and purpose, wondering whether they've found their place in the world.
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I Am Heath Ledger (2017)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryThe life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.
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Good Night Oppy (2022)
★ 7.7/10Also documentaryThe inspirational true story of Opportunity, a rover that was sent to Mars for a 90-day mission but ended up surviving for 15 years. Follow Opportunity’s groundbreaking journey on Mars and the remarkable bond forged…
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Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds (2025)
★ 6.9/10Also documentaryThe elite pilots of the Air Force Thunderbirds display exceptional skill, trust and courage during a high-stakes training season.
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Apollo 13: Survival (2024)
★ 7.2/10Also documentaryUsing original footage and interviews, this documentary tells the nail-biting story of Apollo 13 and the struggle to bring its astronauts safely home.
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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…