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Movies like Guido Magnone - The Artist (1997)

The best movies like Guido Magnone - The Artist (1997) are The Alpinist (2021), 180° South (2010) and Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski (2018). If Guido Magnone - The Artist 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. 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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  3. Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski (2018)

    Artists in LA discover the work of forgotten Polish sculptor Stanislav Szukalski, a mad genius whose true story unfolds chapter by astounding chapter.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  4. Gilbert (2017)

    The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  5. Seduced and Abandoned (2013)

    SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their next feature film. Moving from director to financier to star actor, the two players provide us with a unique look behind the curtain at the world's biggest and most glamourous film festival, shining a light on the bitter-sweet relationship filmmakers have with Cannes and the film business. Featuring insights from directors Martin Scorsese, 'Bernando Bertolucci' and Roman Polanski; actors Ryan Gosling and Jessica Chastain and a host of film distribution luminaries.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. Cutie and the Boxer (2013)

    This candid New York love story explores the chaotic 40-year marriage of famed boxing painter Ushio Shinohara and his wife, Noriko. Anxious to shed her role as her overbearing husband's assistant, Noriko finds an identity of her own.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. 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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  8. Stutz (2022)

    In candid conversations with actor Jonah Hill, leading psychiatrist Phil Stutz explores his early life experiences and unique, visual model of therapy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. 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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  10. Everybody’s Everything (2019)

    The story of artist Lil Peep from his birth in Long Island and meteoric rise as a genre blending pop star & style icon, to his death due to an accidental opioid overdose in Arizona at just 21 years of age.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  11. 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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  12. Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures (2016)

    Nude men in rubber suits, close-ups of erections, objects shoved in the most intimate of places—these are photographs taken by Robert Mapplethorpe, known by many as the most controversial photographer of the twentieth century. Openly gay, Mapplethorpe took images of male sex, nudity, and fetish to extremes that resulted in his work still being labelled by some as pornography masquerading as art. But less talked about are the more serene, yet striking portraits of flowers, sculptures, and perfectly framed human forms that are equally pioneering and powerful.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. Come See Me in the Good Light (2025)

    In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)

    Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home on Sesame Street. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary includes rare archival footage, interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  15. The Mole: Undercover in North Korea (2020)

    A real-life undercover thriller about two ordinary men who embark on an outrageously dangerous ten-year mission to penetrate the world's most secretive and brutal dictatorship: North Korea.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. David Bowie: Five Years (2013)

    Featuring a wealth of previously unseen archive, this film looks at how Bowie continually evolved: from Ziggy Stardust to the Soul Star of Young Americans, to the ‘Thin White Duke’. It explores his regeneration in Berlin with the critically acclaimed album Heroes, his triumph with Scary Monsters and his global success with Let’s Dance. With interviews with all his closest collaborators, David Bowie - Five Years presents a unique account of why Bowie has become an ‘icon of our times’.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. Uncle Yanco (1967)

    While in San Francisco for the promotion of her last film in October 1967, Agnès Varda, tipped by her friend Tom Luddy, gets to know a relative she had never heard of before, Jean Varda, nicknamed "Yanco". This hitherto unknown uncle lives on a boat in Sausalito, is a painter, has adopted a hippie lifestyle and loves life. The meeting is a very happy one.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998)

    Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of the science fiction masterpiece. The most comprehensive history of Planet of the Apes ever created, this fascinating 127-minute documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. 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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  20. Sidney (2022)

    This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  21. Barbara ou ma plus belle histoire d'amour (1973)

    In the early 70s, Barbara discovered herself backstage on her French tour. The artist plays with intimacy and camera glances. Between concerts, she talks to herself and the men in her life.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  22. The Nicole Brothers, Born To Climb (2020)

    This film by Yannick Bacher tells the passion of brothers Frédéric and François Nicole for climbing. Through the sites of Cuzzago (Italy), Zurich, Murg, Pelzli, Montreux, St-Loup, Yverdon-les-Bains, Saint-Triphon or Erde, we learn to know these 2 living legends better, their life choices, their philosophy... United by blood ties, those of fraternity but also by the same passion, that of the rock, of climbing. Fred made climbing history by pushing back the difficulty ladder in the discipline of bouldering. François him, founded a family and carried out a parallel professional career. But both have never stopped exploring, traveling and climbing.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  23. Hero's Journey: Myth or Delusion (TBA)

    A librarian explores the mythical landscape of a timeless storytelling concept and reveals a revelation about a critical key stage.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. Controlling Britney Spears (2021)

    Britney Spears has said that her conservatorship had become “an oppressive and controlling tool against her”. This New York Times investigation reveals much of how it worked, including an intense surveillance apparatus that monitored every move she made.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  25. Mylène Farmer - Dans Le Cœur Des Français (2021)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. Rudý dědek (2020)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. Дорога в облаках (1987)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. Dobroslav Chrobák (1982)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  29. Hana Zelinová (1995)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. Alice: A Social Media Journey (2015)

    A very sociable person, Alice has used her many social media accounts as a visual scrapbook of her life – the highs and lows, the happiness and heartache. But what do these collected words and images really say about Alice and her real life.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Guido Magnone - The Artist?

The closest matches to Guido Magnone - The Artist are The Alpinist (2021), 180° South (2010) and Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski (2018). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Guido Magnone - The Artist?

Start with The Alpinist (2021), the closest match to Guido Magnone - The Artist.

What is the highest-rated movie like Guido Magnone - The Artist?

Everybody’s Everything (2019), rated 8.4/10 by 311 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Guido Magnone - The Artist?

Come See Me in the Good Light (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there French movies like Guido Magnone - The Artist?

Yes: Kaizen (2024), Uncle Yanco (1967) and The Nicole Brothers, Born To Climb (2020).

How are movies similar to Guido Magnone - The Artist chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Guido Magnone - The Artist, 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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