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Movies like The Nicole Brothers, Born To Climb (2020)

The best movies like The Nicole Brothers, Born To Climb (2020) are The Alpinist (2021), Valley Uprising (2014) and The Dawn Wall (2017). If The Nicole Brothers, Born To Climb hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. The Alpinist (2021)

    The life of Canadian mountain climber Marc-André Leclerc as he pushes the boundaries of climbing while on an expedition to Patagonia.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  2. Valley Uprising (2014)

    In the shady campgrounds of Yosemite valley, climbers carved out a counterculture lifestyle of dumpster-diving and wild parties that clashed with the conservative values of the National Park Service. And up on the walls, generation after generation has pushed the limits of climbing, vying amongst each other for supremacy on Yosemite's cliffs. "Valley Uprising" is the riveting, unforgettable tale of this bold rock climbing tradition in Yosemite National Park: half a century of struggle against the laws of gravity -- and the laws of the land.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  3. The Dawn Wall (2017)

    In an unbelievable story of perseverance, free climber Tommy Caldwell and climbing partner Kevin Jorgeson attempt to scale the impossible 3000ft Dawn Wall of El Capitan.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  4. Free Solo (2018)

    Follow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, this would arguably be the greatest feat in rock climbing history.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  5. Meru (2015)

    Meru is the electrifying story of three elite American climbers—Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, and Renan Ozturk—bent on achieving the impossible.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Mountain (2017)

    An epic cinematic and musical collaboration between SHERPA filmmaker Jennifer Peedom and the Australian Chamber Orchestra, that explores humankind's fascination with high places.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. Being James Bond (2021)

    Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming 25th film No Time To Die, Craig shares his personal memories in conversation with 007 producers, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  10. Explorer: The Last Tepui (2022)

    This documentary starring climber Alex Honnold and famous biologist Bruce Means document their expedition to the South American sky islands in search of new species and discoveries. Follows elite climber Alex Honnold and a world-class climbing team led by National Geographic Explorer and climber Mark Synnott on a grueling mission deep in the Amazon jungle as they attempt a first-ascent climb up a 1000 foot sheer cliff.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  11. Maria by Callas (2017)

    Told through performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters and unpublished memoirs, the film reveals the essence of an extraordinary woman who rose from humble beginnings in New York City to become a glamorous international superstar and one of the greatest artists of all time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. Kaizen (2024)

    Becoming a mountaineer and climbing Everest in exactly one year? That’s the dream of Inoxtag, a 21-year-old very rich YouTuber who doesn’t do any sports. By following him for a year, we will discover in this documentary all the changes in his life to achieve this dream.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. Our Planet: Behind the Scenes (2019)

    Years spent recording footage of creatures from every corner of the globe is bound to produce a bit of drama. Here's a behind-the-scenes look.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (2010)

    In 2001 Jack Cardiff (1914-2009) became the first director of photography in the history of the Academy Awards to win an Honorary Oscar. But the first time he clasped the famous statuette in his hand was a half-century earlier when his Technicolor camerawork was awarded for Powell and Pressburger's Black Narcissus. Beyond John Huston's The African Queen and King Vidor's War and Peace, the films of the British-Hungarian creative duo (The Red Shoes and A Matter of Life and Death too) guaranteed immortality for the renowned cameraman whose career spanned seventy years.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  15. Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me (2023)

    From the heights of her modeling fame to her tragic death, this documentary reveals Anna Nicole Smith through the eyes of the people closest to her.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)

    A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man (2018)

    One man’s journey to find meaning in Bill Murray’s many unexpected adventures with everyday people, rare and never-before seen footage of the comedic icon participating in stories previously presumed to be urban legend.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000)

    A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. Ronaldo (2015)

    Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated figures in football. For the first time ever, the world gets vividly candid and un-paralleled, behind-closed-doors access to the footballer, father, family-man and friend in this moving & fascinating documentary. Through in-depth conversations, state of the art football footage and never before seen archival footage, the film gives an astonishing insight into the sporting and personal life of triple Ballon D'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his career. From the makers of ‘Senna’ and ‘Amy’, Ronaldo takes audiences on an intimate and revealing journey of what it’s like to live as an iconic athlete in the eye of the storm.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. Tony Parker: The Final Shot (2021)

    The background and career of Tony Parker, whose determination led him to become arguably the greatest French basketball player.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  21. Life (2008)

    A documentary about actress brazilian Maria Gladys, a strong presence in films by Júlio Bressane, Rogério Sganzerla among others.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  22. The Lappnor Project (2017)

    In the Finnish forests was an unclimbed route called the Lappnor project. It was considered to be the hardest climbing route in the world and perhaps impossible for a human. Nalle Hukkataival, a strong Finnish climber took up the challenge. It required almost four years of total commitment and his efforts were followed by hundreds of thousands of climbers around the world. When Nalle finally succeeded, it blew away the whole climbing world like nothing before. The first 9A boulder was climbed! The documentary follows Nalle's journey from the very beginning, all the way to the first ascent almost half a decade later. It captures the incredible dedication that was needed to deal with all the variables and to take that last step to open the next level of climbing.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  23. Sœur Sourire: Who Killed the Voice of God? (2021)

    1962. A crystalline voice becomes a planetary tube. A Belgian nun jostles Elvis and the Beatles on the world charts. Her name: Sister Smile. A popstar with the trajectory of a comet who understands her success no more than the double meaning of her words… The harder the fall will be. Even God does not protect sharks' appetites or pretenses of success! Who killed the little voice of God? Here is the tragic story of an innocent voice, of an extraordinary fate, almost of a curse ...

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. Audrey Hepburn: Remembered (1993)

    Audrey Hepburn was one of the movies' best-loved stars, blessed with beauty, talent, an elegant sophistication and an enduring aura of youthful innocence. As Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, she spoke for the world's suffering children and families, earning an affection and admiration that only increased with news of her untimely death. From the star herself we learn of her career and the family and friendships that were her priority.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  25. All About Yves Montand (2021)

    Yves Montand would have been 100-years-old in 2021. A journey through the 20th century by the son of an Italian immigrant who reached the peak of his art and popularity. The song, the cinema, the commitments, a film all in archives.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. Tyson (2008)

    Director James Toback takes an unflinching, uncompromising look at the life of Mike Tyson--almost solely from the perspective of the man himself. TYSON alternates between the controversial boxer addressing the camera and shots of the champion's fights to create an arresting picture of the man.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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  27. Taylor Swift: From the Heart (2013)

    After having released her fourth album "Red" in October 2012, Taylor Alison Swift continues to tear up the charts. In this film we learn how Swift becomes one of America's biggest Country and Pop music artists.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. Pariah: The Lives and Deaths of Sonny Liston (2019)

    Overcoming the seemingly insurmountable odds that life threw his way, Liston became heavyweight champion of the world when he knocked out Floyd Patterson in 1962. Eight years later, he died but friends questioned the cause of his death.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  29. Le Fils (2024)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. Cinéastes de notre temps : Erich von Stroheim (2012)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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What are the best movies like The Nicole Brothers, Born To Climb?

The closest matches to The Nicole Brothers, Born To Climb are The Alpinist (2021), Valley Uprising (2014) and The Dawn Wall (2017). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Nicole Brothers, Born To Climb?

Start with The Alpinist (2021), the closest match to The Nicole Brothers, Born To Climb.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Nicole Brothers, Born To Climb?

The Dawn Wall (2017), rated 8.0/10 by 378 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Nicole Brothers, Born To Climb?

Kaizen (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there French movies like The Nicole Brothers, Born To Climb?

Yes: Kaizen (2024), Sœur Sourire: Who Killed the Voice of God? (2021) and All About Yves Montand (2021).

How are movies similar to The Nicole Brothers, Born To Climb chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Nicole Brothers, Born To Climb, 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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