Shows Like How It's Made

If you liked How It's Made (2001), a documentary series created by Gabriel Hoss, 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.

1
Mysteries at the Museum (2010)
★ 8.8/10Also documentary
Don Wildman unearths relics from the world's greatest institutions to reveal secrets from the past. He examines each artifact to illuminate history's most incredible triumphs, sensational crimes and bizarre encounters.
2
American Experience (1988)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary
TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
3
The World According to Jeff Goldblum (2019)
★ 6.6/10Also documentary
Through 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…
4
How Do They Do It? (2006)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary
An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.
5
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2020)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary
Executive 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…
6
James May's Cars of the People (2014)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary
James May takes a look at the 'peoples car'. Covering every form of cars for the masses - from the Beetle to the Kei Car, May looks at the many forms of people's car, their origins and their effect on history. Each…
7
American Masters (1986)
★ 7/10Also documentary
American 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…
8
Baseball (1994)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary
The history of the sport of baseball in America, told through archival photos, film footage, and the words of those who contributed to the game in each era. Writers, historians, players, baseball personnel, and fans…
9
Prop Culture (2020)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary
Film historian and prop collector Dan Lanigan reunites iconic Disney movie props with the filmmakers, actors, and crew who created and used them in some of Disney’s most beloved films. Throughout this journey, Dan will…
10
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (2022)
★ 8.1/10Also documentary
This 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…
11
Biography (1987)
★ 6.7/10Also documentary
Biography 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…
12
MegaStructures (2004)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary
MegaStructures 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…
13
Man vs. Wild (2006)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary
Bear strands himself in popular wilderness destinations where tourists often find themselves lost or in danger.
14
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces (2024)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary
Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment. Dive into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view—past and present—as Martin reflects on how his beginnings led to his…
15
Horizon (1964)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary
Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
16
Seconds from Disaster (2005)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary
Seconds from Disaster is a US/UK-produced documentary television programme that investigates historically relevant man-made and natural disasters of the 20th century. Each episode aims to explain a single incidental by…
17
The Movies (2019)
★ 6.6/10Also documentary
Explore American cinema through the decades and the cultural, societal and political shifts that framed its evolution.
18
Top Gear (1978)
★ 8/10Also documentary
Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.
19
NOVA (1974)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary
PBS' 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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Dynasties (2018)
★ 8.3/10Also documentary
Follow the true stories of five of the world's most celebrated, yet endangered animals; penguins, chimpanzees, lions, painted wolves and tigers. Each in a heroic struggle against rivals and against the forces of…