Shows Like Dispatches
If you liked Dispatches (1987), a documentary and news 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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Frontline (1983)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary and newsSince it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial…
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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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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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48 Hours (1988)
★ 7/10Also news and documentaryThis newsmagazine series investigates intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all aspects of the human experience. Over its long run, the show has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people, driven the…
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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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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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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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WWE: Unreal (2025)
★ 8/10Also documentaryFrom Monday Night RAW to WrestleMania, this series goes backstage with WWE Superstars and staff as they bring the company's biggest spectacles to life.
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People Magazine Investigates (2016)
★ 8.5/10Also documentaryUncover the heart-wrenching true stories behind crimes that transcended headlines and became part of popular culture. Exclusive first hand interviews reveal shocking twists, new evidence, and unexpected resolutions.
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Snapped (2004)
★ 7.8/10Also documentaryThe fascinating cases of every day, seemingly average moms, wives and girlfriends accused of murder. Did they really do it? And if so, why?
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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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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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American Masters (1986)
★ 7/10Also 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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Top Gear (1978)
★ 8/10Also documentaryMotoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.
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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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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 Monster (2016)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryMonsters can be found lurking behind any innocent smile and on any street corner in America. Never-before-seen-video footage stares straight into the eyes of these killers who hide in plain sight. Anyone can be a…
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The War (2007)
★ 8.2/10Also documentaryThe story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four American towns. The war touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America and…
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Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All (2023)
★ 8.4/10Also documentaryFor the first time ever, global superstar, Ed Sheeran opens the doors to a definitive and searingly honest view into his private life as he explores the universal themes that inspire his music. This series follows Ed…
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Who Killed Jill Dando? (2023)
★ 6.8/10Also documentaryRevisit the shocking 1999 murder of beloved TV presenter Jill Dando, which continues to mystify experts and the public, in this in-depth documentary.