Shows Like The Movies That Made Us
If you liked The Movies That Made Us (2019), 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
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos (2024)
★ 8.3/10Also documentaryA portrait of celebrated filmmaker David Chase: his life, his career and his groundbreaking work on the HBO original series The Sopranos.
- 2
Mr. Scorsese (2025)
★ 8.1/10Also documentaryExplore the many lives of Martin Scorsese through intimate interviews with the man himself, access to his private archives, plus conversations with Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, Daniel Day-Lewis…
- 3
Hulk Hogan: Real American (2026)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryBefore he was Hulk Hogan, he was Terry Bollea. Uncover the man behind the legend in this unfiltered documentary featuring his very last interview.
- 4
The Last Dance (2020)
★ 8.3/10Also documentaryA 10-part documentary chronicling the untold story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty with rare, never-before-seen footage and sound from the 1997-98 championship season – plus over 100 interviews with…
- 5
History 101 (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryInfographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
- 6
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021)
★ 7.6/10Also documentaryIn a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene, and boundaries expanded…
- 7
Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018)
★ 6.4/10Also documentaryAn in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
- 8
True Haunting (2025)
★ 6.4/10Also documentaryParanormal encounters from the viewpoint of those who lived them are detailed through immersive reenactments and present-day interviews.
- 9
Voir (2021)
★ 6.5/10Also documentaryFilm lovers examine the cinematic moments that thrilled, perplexed, challenged and forever changed them in this collection of visual essays.
- 10
Last Chance U (2016)
★ 7.2/10Also documentaryIn a docuseries set at one of NCAA football's most fertile recruiting grounds, guys with red flags seek to prove their worth on the field and in class.
- 11
The Andy Warhol Diaries (2022)
★ 6.7/10Also documentaryAfter he's shot in 1968, Andy Warhol begins documenting his life and feelings. Those diaries, and this series, reveal the secrets behind his persona.
- 12
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction (2018)
★ 6.8/10Also documentaryExplore the evolution of sci-fi from its origins as a small genre with a cult following to the blockbuster pop-cultural phenomenon we know today. In each episode, James Cameron introduces one of the “Big Questions”…
- 13
They Call Me Magic (2022)
★ 7.3/10Also documentaryEarvin “Magic” Johnson is an icon for the ages—from humble beginnings to the Dream Team to business titan. Featuring interviews with President Obama, Larry Bird, Pat Riley, and more, this docuseries charts the life and…
- 14
The Last Movie Stars (2022)
★ 7/10Also documentaryA celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their love, lives, and philanthropy.
- 15
Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes (2022)
★ 7.8/10Also documentarySerial killer Jeffrey Dahmer confesses to his gruesome crimes in unguarded interviews, offering an unsettling view into a disturbed mind.
- 16
The New York Times Presents (2020)
★ 7/10Also documentaryA series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time.
- 17
Kylie (2026)
★ 8.7/10Also documentaryA look at the life of Australian pop star Kylie Minogue, who opens her personal archives and reflects on a career in which she has sold 80 million records and reinvented herself, and by extension pop, several times…
- 18
Medal of Honor (2018)
★ 6.5/10Also documentaryHonoring service members whose courage merited the awarding of a Medal of Honor, this docudrama series re-creates their inspiring true stories.
- 19
The Beatles: Get Back (2021)
★ 8.4/10Also documentaryThe three-part documentary series, compiled from over 60 hours of unseen footage, captures the warmth, camaraderie, and creative genius that defined the legacy of music's most iconic foursome. The series also includes…
- 20
Beckham (2023)
★ 8/10Also documentaryWith never-before-seen footage, this docuseries follows David Beckham's meteoric rise from humble beginnings to global football stardom.