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Movies like Kilimanjaro: Mountain of Greatness (2018)

The best movies like Kilimanjaro: Mountain of Greatness (2018) are Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing (2004), The Art of Flight (2011) and 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible (2021). If Kilimanjaro: Mountain of Greatness hooked you with its documentary and action, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing (2004)

    A comprehensive 12-part documentary on the making of "Spider-Man 2," covering everything from pre-production to premiere.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & documentary

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  2. The Art of Flight (2011)

    Iconic snowboarder Travis Rice and friends redefine what is possible in the mountains. Experience the highs, as new tricks are landed and new zones opened, alongside the lows, where avalanches, accidents, and wrong-turns strike.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  3. 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible (2021)

    In 2019, Nepalese mountain climber Nirmal “Nims” Purja set out to do the unthinkable by climbing the world’s fourteen highest summits in less than seven months. (The previous record was eight years). He called the effort “Project Possible 14/7” and saw it as a way to inspire others to strive for greater heights in any pursuit. The film follows his team as they seek to defy naysayers and push the limits of human endurance.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  4. Deliver Us from Evil (2006)

    Documentary filmmaker Amy Berg investigates the life of 30-year pedophile Father Oliver O'Grady and exposes the corruption inside the Catholic Church that allowed him to abuse countless children. Victims' stories and a disturbing interview with O'Grady offer a view into the troubled mind of the spiritual leader who moved from parish to parish gaining trust ... all the while betraying so many.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  5. Live Aid (1985)

    Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. 180° South (2010)

    The film follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows (1998)

    This documentary follows superstar Bret Hart during his last year in the WWF. The film documents the tensions that resulted in The Montreal Screwjob, one of the most controversial events in the history of professional wrestling, in which Vince McMahon, Shawn Micheals, and others, legitimately conspired behind the scenes to go against the script and remove Bret Hart as champion.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  8. Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids (2016)

    In January 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the final nights of the "20/20 Experience World Tour", director Jonathan Demme captures what makes the show soar: gifted musicians, deft dancers and a magnetic star.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin (1990)

    A global television broadcast of the event in which former Pink Floyd leader singer and composer Roger Waters led an all-star cast in a mammoth benefit performance of his acclaimed concept album, The Wall. Set in Berlin, Germany less than a year after the destruction of the hated Berlin Wall, Waters was accompanied by disparate talents such as Cyndi Lauper, James Galway, Joni Mitchell and Albert Finney in the classic dark musical tale of a rock star's descent into madness and back.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  10. End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones (2003)

    A years-in-the-making documentary on the legendary punk band the Ramones. Through a mixture of archival footage, archival and new interviews with all members of the band's various lineups, and new interviews with a number of their contemporaries, the film traces the peaks and valleys the band experienced over the course of its 20-plus year career before disbanding in 1995.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  11. Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026)

    Captured during Billie Eilish's sold-out world tour, a concert experience from one of the most celebrated and successful artists of her generation, presented in immersive 3D.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. 4 Little Girls (1997)

    On September 15, 1963, a bomb destroyed a black church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four young girls who were there for Sunday school. It was a crime that shocked the nation--and a defining moment in the history of the civil-rights movement. Spike Lee re-examines the full story of the bombing, including a revealing interview with former Alabama Governor George Wallace.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. Dua Lipa: Studio 2054 (2020)

    Dua Lipa's kaleidoscopic rocket fuelled journey through time, space, mirrorballs, roller discos, bucket hats, belting beats, throbbing basslines and an absolute slam dunk of the best of times in global club culture throughout the decades.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God (2012)

    Alex Gibney explores the charged issue of pedophilia in the Catholic Church, following a trail from the first known protest against clerical sexual abuse in the United States and all way to the Vatican.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  15. Iron Maiden: Rock In Rio (2002)

    Rock In Rio Festival 2001 - Iron Maiden headlines one of the biggest shows on Earth to a massive sell-out 250,000 crowd and a global TV audience of millions. The explosive two hour set, shot using 18 cameras and edited by Steve Harris, is Maiden at its best, performing their biggest show ever on the final date of their Brave New World Tour.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story (2019)

    A documentary chronicling Queen and Lambert's incredible journey since they first shared the stage together on "American Idol" in 2009.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. Adele One Night Only (2021)

    A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special will also feature an exclusive interview with Adele by Oprah Winfrey from her rose garden, in Adele’s first televised wide-ranging conversation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. Father Soldier Son (2020)

    When Sgt. First Class Brian Eisch is critically wounded in Afghanistan, it sets him and his sons on a journey of love, loss, redemption and legacy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey (2014)

    A look behind the lens of Christopher Nolan's space epic.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds (2025)

    The elite pilots of the Air Force Thunderbirds display exceptional skill, trust and courage during a high-stakes training season.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  21. New World Disorder 1 (2000)

    The start of a legacy. The first of the New World Disorder series which stopped at the 10th film. The movie was one of only a few documenting the mountain bike disciplines of free riding, trails and downhill. The filming is incredible for the time while the music is hard rock of the late 90's. Added bonuses include the most impressive unicyclist you'll ever have seen and a pair of mountain boardera. Also included is fourwheel mountain biking with Trevair sending it big and Stacy Kohut seding it stylie. The most iconic part of this film is the "Jah Drop" that Josh Bender attempts. The Jah Drop is a 55ft. cliff located in Kamloops, Canada.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & documentary

  22. Anytime (2024)

    Anytime follows the collective ambitions of fifteen of the world’s best male and female freeride mountain bikers across forests, deserts, cities and high-alpine peaks, as they attempt to redefine the frontiers of their sport. Filmed on location in Chile, Mexico, Oregon, California, Utah, Switzerland, and Canada.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & documentary

  23. Iceland Divide (TBA)

    A solo bikepacking adventure across Iceland.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. Red Bull Monserrate Cerro Abajo (2022)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action

  25. Cycle of Memory (2022)

    Mel Schwartz escaped the Great Depression on a bicycle adventure he'd remember for the rest of his life... until Mel lost his memory to Alzheimer's. Now over seventy-five years later, his grandchildren set out to recreate his life-changing journey and find those memories before they slip away. Cycle of Memory explores the importance of intergenerational connection, healing painful pasts, and leaving a meaningful time capsule for the future.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. Mountain Biking: The Untold British Story (2016)

    This is a story that has never been told and is MTB history in the making. The film has been made by international and Bafta winning filmmakers, Pip Piper and Michael Clifford. A co production between Blue Hippo Media and SINGLETRACK magazine , Europes leading MTB magazine and website. Its headline sponsors are Orange Bikes : Hope Technology and Islabikes. The film features some of the stars and unsung heroes of mountain biking including Dan ,Gee and Rachel Atherton / Martyn Ashton / Gary Fisher / Geoff Apps / Tracy Moseley / Steve Peat / Rob Warner / Isla Rowntree and internet sensation Danny Macaskill plus loads of others connected to this amazing story. We also have amazing archive and stories taking us from the mid 50's through to the present day. A story full of passion and emotion that will take you on the untold story of British mountain biking.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. New World Disorder 3: Freewheel Burning (2002)

    Freewheel Burning is on fire! Like the first two chapters in the Disorder Series, Freewheel Burning puts you on the edge of your seat and takes it up a notch with the biggest and baddest stunts freeriding has ever seen! Freewheel Burning sizzles with huge road gaps, bad ass bikercross, over the top dirt jumping and silly-fast single track that smokes the competition! freewheel burning is another fantastic entry. street riding makes an appearance. the new hell track is insane. we miss out on the unicycling and the handicap cycling, but its more than made up for by the rest of the film.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. New World Disorder 4: Ride the Lightning (2003)

    Disorderly Conduct features a fresh crop of new young rippers. Strap in and hold on for the continuing evolution of the sport with Monster Park and Crankworx slopestyle competitions, more BC stunt riding than you can throw a stick at and huge air time and big booters that we're renowned for!!! Journey to New Zealand, Australia, Whistler, Europe, Alaska, BC and Utah. for me, this is the pinnacle of the disordeer series. the riding is so varied, the music is so appropriate and it amazes me every time i see it. the best moment is the tour de france gap. sadly, he got arrested for it and put in french prison for 2 days! oh well, its an awesome scene!

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  29. New World Disorder 5: Disorderly Conduct (2004)

    Disorderly Conduct features a fresh crop of new young rippers. Strap in and hold on for the continuing evolution of the sport with Monster Park and Crankworx slopestyle competitions, more BC stunt riding than you can throw a stick at and huge air time and big booters that we're renowned for!!! Journey to New Zealand, Australia, Whistler, Europe, Alaska, BC and Utah.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. New World Disorder 6: Unchained (2005)

    Unchained, features badass riding by the best in the biz. Once again, our cinees have scoured the earth, hitting the most exotic locales and competitions worldwide. Tune into over 2 hours of riding and extras featuring footage from Adidas Slopestyle, Crankworx, Monsterpark, Bolivia, Utah, BC Canada and Mexico on this special double DVD.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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What are the best movies like Kilimanjaro: Mountain of Greatness?

The closest matches to Kilimanjaro: Mountain of Greatness are Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing (2004), The Art of Flight (2011) and 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible (2021). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Kilimanjaro: Mountain of Greatness?

Start with Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing (2004), the closest match to Kilimanjaro: Mountain of Greatness.

What is the highest-rated movie like Kilimanjaro: Mountain of Greatness?

14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible (2021), rated 7.3/10 by 415 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Kilimanjaro: Mountain of Greatness?

Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Kilimanjaro: Mountain of Greatness?

Yes: Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing (2004), The Art of Flight (2011) and 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible (2021).

How are movies similar to Kilimanjaro: Mountain of Greatness chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Kilimanjaro: Mountain of Greatness, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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