Shows Like The Boys from Brazil: Rise of the Bolsonaros
If you liked The Boys from Brazil: Rise of the Bolsonaros (2022), a 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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Mysteries at the Museum (2010)
★ 8.8/10Also documentaryDon 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.
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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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Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020)
★ 7.7/10Also documentaryActor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live.
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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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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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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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The Kings (2021)
★ 6.9/10Also documentaryA four-part series featuring four champions who ushered in a boxing renaissance. The series showcases the dominance of Roberto Duran, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard and their battles in…
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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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The Story of God with Morgan Freeman (2016)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryMorgan Freeman presents his quest in order to find how most religions perceive life after death, what different civilizations thought about the act of creation and other big questions that mankind has continuously asked.
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The Movies (2019)
★ 6.6/10Also documentaryExplore American cinema through the decades and the cultural, societal and political shifts that framed its evolution.
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Super/Natural (2022)
★ 7.3/10Also documentaryUtilizing the latest scientific innovations and leading-edge filmmaking technology, this documentary reveals the secret powers and super-senses of the world’s most extraordinary animals, and invites viewers to see and…
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The Circus (2016)
★ 6.5/10Also documentaryCome one, come all to The Circus. This real-time documentary series pulls back the curtain on the current political stories, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines. Key characters…
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STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces (2024)
★ 7.8/10Also documentarySteve 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…
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Marvel Studios Assembled (2021)
★ 7.2/10Also documentaryGo behind the scenes of the shows and movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following the filmmakers, cast and crew, and Marvel heroes every step of the way.
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History's Greatest Mysteries (2020)
★ 7.7/10Also documentaryInvestigates a wide range of historically compelling topics and the mysteries surrounding each including the Titanic, D.B. Cooper, Roswell, John Wilkes Booth, and more. Fresh, new evidence and perspectives will be…
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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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What's My Name | Muhammad Ali (2019)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryExplore Ali’s challenges, confrontations, comebacks and triumphs through recordings of his own voice. The two-part documentary paints an intimate portrait of a man who was a beacon of hope for oppressed people around…
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Leaving Neverland (2019)
★ 6.4/10Also documentaryExplores the experiences of James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who were both befriended and sexually abused by singer Michael Jackson, and the complicated feelings that led them both to confront their experiences.
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Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser (2025)
★ 5.9/10Also documentaryTakes an inside look at the making of the hit reality TV competition, exploring the good, the bad, and the complicated. Featuring interviews with former contestants, trainers, producers, and health professionals, the…
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Superpowered: The DC Story (2023)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryThis docuseries takes an unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the iconic comic book company’s origins, its evolution and…