Shows Like The Toys That Made Us

If you liked The Toys That Made Us (2017), 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.

1
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…
2
100 Years of Warner Bros. (2023)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary
Tracing a century of movie and TV history, these four documentary specials explore the unparalleled global impact of Warner Bros. on art, commerce, and culture.
3
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…
4
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.
5
Superpowered: The DC Story (2023)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary
This 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…
6
The Movies (2019)
★ 6.6/10Also documentary
Explore American cinema through the decades and the cultural, societal and political shifts that framed its evolution.
7
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.
8
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…
9
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…
10
Marvel Studios Legends (2021)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary
Revisit 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…
11
The Food That Built America (2019)
★ 8/10Also documentary
The fascinating stories of the families behind the food that built America, those who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat and tears to get to America's heart through its stomach, those who invented new technologies and…
12
Nazi Megastructures (2013)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary
In a quest for world domination, the Nazis built some of the biggest and deadliest pieces of military hardware and malevolent technology in history. This is the stories of the engineers who designed them and how these…
13
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…
14
Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All (2023)
★ 8.4/10Also documentary
For 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…
15
Marvel Studios Assembled (2021)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary
Go 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.
16
Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary
Actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live.
17
Antiques Roadshow (1979)
★ 6.7/10Also documentary
Antiques 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…
18
Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser (2025)
★ 5.9/10Also documentary
Takes 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…
19
What's My Name | Muhammad Ali (2019)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary
Explore 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…
20
The Dynasty: New England Patriots (2024)
★ 7.9/10Also documentary
Go inside the franchise's 20-year journey, from the unique chemistry that fueled six Super Bowl wins to the internal strife that sparked a turf war. Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft, and key players reveal the…