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Movies Like Drug Free Kids: A Parents' Guide

If you liked Drug Free Kids: A Parents' Guide (1988), a documentary movie, 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. 1Whitney: Can I Be Me

    Whitney: Can I Be Me (2017)

    ★ 6.6/10Also documentary

    The life and tragic death of Whitney Houston.

  2. 2Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction

    Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction (2013)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary

    An impressionistic portrait of the iconic actor Harry Dean Stanton comprised of intimate moments, film clips from some of his 250 films and his renditions of American folk songs.

  3. 3Looking for Richard

    Looking for Richard (1996)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary

    Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."

  4. 4A Toxic Love Story

    A Toxic Love Story (2026)

    ★ 6.4/10Also documentary

    A string of threatening emails escalates into a revenge plot involving a newly married US marshal and his ex-girlfriend.

  5. 5The House I Live In

    The House I Live In (2012)

    ★ 7.6/10Also documentary

    In the past 40 years, the War on Drugs has accounted for 45 million arrests, made America the world's largest jailer, and destroyed impoverished communities at home and abroad. Yet drugs are cheaper, purer, and more…

  6. 6My 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…

  7. 7Come See Me in the Good Light

    Come See Me in the Good Light (2025)

    ★ 7.1/10Also documentary

    In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.

  8. 8Avatar: 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.

  9. 9X-Rated 2: The Greatest Adult Stars of All Time

    X-Rated 2: The Greatest Adult Stars of All Time (2016)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary

    Documentary sequel that offers a close-up look into the personal lives of the legendary porn stars who've survived the test of time and influenced popular culture. Blends rare interviews with erotic clips and…

  10. 10Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste

    Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste (2022)

    ★ 6.1/10Also documentary

    A sexual wellness company gains fame and followers, then members come forward with shocking allegations.

  11. 1135 Up

    35 Up (1991)

    ★ 7.6/10Also documentary

    Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.

  12. 12Marvel's Behind the Mask

    Marvel's Behind the Mask (2021)

    ★ 7/10Also documentary

    A documentary special that explores the power of identity behind the iconic superheroes we know and love today. These legendary Marvel creations and stories have not only reflected the world outside our window – they…

  13. 13Fuck

    Fuck (2006)

    ★ 6.4/10Also documentary

    A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.

  14. 14Crips and Bloods: Made in America

    Crips and Bloods: Made in America (2009)

    ★ 6.6/10Also documentary

    With a first-person look at the notorious Crips and Bloods, this film examines the conditions that have lead to decades of devastating gang violence among young African Americans growing up in South Los Angeles.

  15. 15Heart of a Dog

    Heart of a Dog (2015)

    ★ 6.5/10Also documentary

    Musician and performance artist Laurie Anderson reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother and her beloved dog.

  16. 16Sidney

    Sidney (2022)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary

    This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.

  17. 1728 Up

    28 Up (1985)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary

    Just 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.

  18. 18Deliver Us from Evil

    Deliver Us from Evil (2006)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary

    Documentary 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…

  19. 19Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me

    Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me (2023)

    ★ 6.1/10Also documentary

    From the heights of her modeling fame to her tragic death, this documentary reveals Anna Nicole Smith through the eyes of the people closest to her.

  20. 20The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

    The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)

    ★ 7.5/10Also documentary

    Go behind the scenes with stars, puppeteers and creators as they bring Jim Henson's magical world of Thra back to life in a sweeping fantasy series.

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