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Movies like The Wandering Man’s Burden: Making The Loner (2016)

The best movies like The Wandering Man’s Burden: Making The Loner (2016) are Downloaded (2013), The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019) and The Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends (2019). If The Wandering Man’s Burden: Making The Loner 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. Downloaded (2013)

    A documentary that explores the downloading revolution; the kids that created it, the bands and the businesses that were affected by it, and its impact on the world at large.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  2. The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)

    Go behind the scenes with stars, puppeteers and creators as they bring Jim Henson's magical world of Thra back to life in a sweeping fantasy series.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  3. The Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends (2019)

    This documentary focuses on the actors and their journey over two summers to create the remake to the original IT, by Stephen King. The documentary originally released as bonus material, bundled with IT: Chapter Two.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  4. More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead (2011)

    Retrospective documentary about the making of the horror cult classic "The Return of the Living Dead."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  5. Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red (2022)

    A feature length documentary about the all-women team at the helm of Pixar's original feature, Turning Red. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Director Domee Shi and her core leadership crew, this story shines a light on the powerful professional and personal journeys that brought this incredibly comical, utterly relatable, and deeply heartfelt story to the screen.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. Looking for Richard (1996)

    Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. 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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  8. The Irishman: In Conversation (2019)

    Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino in conversation about The Irishman.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006)

    A documentary on the life of John Lennon, with a focus on the time in his life when he transformed from a musician into an antiwar activist.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  10. One Soldier's Story: The Journey of American Sniper (2015)

    Join director Clint Eastwood and his creative team, along with Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller, as they overcome enormous creative and logistic obstacles to make a film that brings the truth of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle's story to the screen.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

  11. Love, Marilyn (2013)

    Using the book 'Fragments', which collects Marilyn Monroe's poems, notes and letters, and with participation from the Arthur Miller and Truman Capote estates who have contributed more material, each of the actresses will embody the legend at various stages in her life.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. Naqoyqatsi (2002)

    A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012)

    Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal talent of a girl who remained true to herself and her vision in order to achieve her dreams. Featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews, personal moments between Katy and her friends, and all-access footage of rehearsals, choreography, Katy’s signature style and more, Katy Perry: Part of Me reveals the singer’s unwavering belief that if you can be yourself, then you can be anything.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. Above Majestic (2018)

    A look at the origins, history and conspiracies behind the "Majestic 12", a clandestine group of military and corporate figureheads charged with reverse-engineering extraterrestrial technology.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. More than a Game (2008)

    This documentary follows NBA superstar LeBron James and four of his talented teammates through the trials and tribulations of high school basketball in Ohio and James' journey to fame.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2019)

    Film adaptation of French economist Thomas Piketty's ground-breaking global bestseller of the same name: an eye-opening journey through wealth and power.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022)

    With mesmerizing footage and time lapses of animators at work, this behind-the-scenes special captures the artistry of a unique tale years in the making.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. The September Issue (2009)

    A documentary chronicling Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour's preparations for the 2007 fall-fashion issue.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  21. Mary Poppins: From Page to Stage (2009)

    Behind the scenes look at the creation of the stage musical. Filmed in the UK, France, and the United States, it features a series of conversations with many of the show's creators including producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher, composers George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, Richard Sherman (who co-wrote music and lyrics for the original film), and set and costume designer Bob Crowley. The documentary also features a roundtable discussion at Sardi's restaurant between Schumacher and actors Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee, who originated the roles of Mary Poppins and Bert in the Broadway production.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  22. The Making of 'The Lost World' (1997)

    Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's 1997 film "The Lost World."

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  23. Suspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock (1963)

    National Press Club hears a speech from Alfred Hitchcock.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. The Damned Don't Cry: The Crawford Formula - Real and Reel (2005)

    The Joan Crawford crime thriller, The Damned Don't Cry (1950), is the topic of discussion for various interviewees.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  25. The Art of Suit Acting! (2007)

    The suit actors of Toho's science fiction and fantasy films faced many challenges in bringing their iconic monsters to life.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. Making of the Godzilla Suit! (2006)

    How the first Godzilla suit was created and the struggles that came along with it.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. The Women of Godzilla (2008)

    One aspect of Japanese fantasy films that often goes overlooked is the significant part that women play in the drama.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. The Creator of Godzilla: Tomoyuki Tanaka (2007)

    Many people contributed to the creation of Godzilla, but only one man was truly the father of the monster.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  29. The Father of Godzilla: Eiji Tsuburaya (2007)

    The life of Eiji Tsuburaya, pioneer of Japanese special effects.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. Akira Ifukube Biography (2007)

    A biography and tribute to one of Japan's most prolific composers.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Wandering Man’s Burden: Making The Loner?

The closest matches to The Wandering Man’s Burden: Making The Loner are Downloaded (2013), The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019) and The Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends (2019). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Wandering Man’s Burden: Making The Loner?

Start with Downloaded (2013), the closest match to The Wandering Man’s Burden: Making The Loner.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Wandering Man’s Burden: Making The Loner?

Deliver Us from Evil (2006), rated 7.2/10 by 216 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Wandering Man’s Burden: Making The Loner?

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like The Wandering Man’s Burden: Making The Loner?

Yes: Downloaded (2013), The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019) and The Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends (2019).

How are movies similar to The Wandering Man’s Burden: Making The Loner chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Wandering Man’s Burden: Making The Loner, 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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