Shows Like The Joy of Painting
If you liked The Joy of Painting (1983), a family and documentary series, here are 20 shows 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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Who Do You Think You Are? (2004)
★ 7/10Also documentary and familyA British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
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Nature (1982)
★ 7.9/10Also documentary and familyConsistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy Antarctica. The show's primary focus is on animals and ecosystems…
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Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (2022)
★ 8.1/10Also documentaryThis docuseries captures the remarkable rise and unprecedented success of one of the most dominant and iconic franchises in professional sports. Featuring exclusive access to the Buss Family and probing, revealing…
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Biography (1987)
★ 6.7/10Also documentaryBiography is a documentary television series. It was originally a half-hour filmed series produced for CBS by David Wolper from 1961 to 1964 and hosted by Mike Wallace. The A&E Network later re-ran it and has produced…
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NOVA (1974)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryPBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
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American Masters (1986)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryAmerican Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the…
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Marvel Studios Legends (2021)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryRevisit the epic heroes, villains and moments from across the MCU in preparation for the stories still to come. Each dynamic segment feeds directly into the upcoming series — setting the stage for future events. This…
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30 for 30 (2009)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary30 for 30 is the title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN, its sister networks, and online highlighting interesting people and events in sports history. This currently includes four "volumes" of 30…
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The Crocodile Hunter (1997)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and familyAustralian host Steve Irwin and his wife Terri run a wildlife refuge. Their shared passion is educating the world about wildlife, including the much feared crocodile and numerous venomous snakes. Steve's specialty is…
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Planet Earth II (2016)
★ 8.6/10Also documentary and familyDavid Attenborough presents a documentary series exploring how animals meet the challenges of surviving in the most iconic habitats on earth.
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Top Gear (1978)
★ 8/10Also documentaryMotoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.
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Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2020)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryExecutive producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew of The Mandalorian to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series. Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars…
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Our Planet (2019)
★ 8.5/10Also documentary and familyExperience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope.
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The World According to Jeff Goldblum (2019)
★ 6.6/10Also documentaryThrough the prism of Jeff Goldblum's always inquisitive and highly entertaining mind, nothing is as it seems. Each episode is centered around something we all love — like sneakers or ice cream — as Jeff pulls the…
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Blue Planet II (2017)
★ 8.6/10Also documentary and familyThere is nowhere more powerful and unforgiving yet more beautiful and compelling than the ocean. Join us and explore the greatest yet least known parts of our planet.
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Man vs. Wild (2006)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryBear strands himself in popular wilderness destinations where tourists often find themselves lost or in danger.
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Antiques Roadshow (1979)
★ 6.7/10Also documentary and familyAntiques Roadshow is a British television show in which antiques appraisers travel to various regions of the United Kingdom to appraise antiques brought in by local people. It has been running since 1979. There are…
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American Experience (1988)
★ 6.5/10Also documentaryTV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
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MegaStructures (2004)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryMegaStructures is a documentary television series appearing on the National Geographic Channel in the United States and the United Kingdom, Channel 5 in the United Kingdom, France 5 in France, and 7mate in Australia…
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Files of the Unexplained (2024)
★ 6.6/10Also documentaryEerie encounters, bizarre disappearances, haunting events and more perplexing phenomena are explored in this chilling investigative docuseries.