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Movies like Ghosts of Grey Gardens

The best movies like Ghosts of Grey Gardens are The Making of Star Wars (1977), The Director and the Jedi (2018) and Maria by Callas (2017). If Ghosts of Grey Gardens hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. The Making of Star Wars (1977)

    Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. The Director and the Jedi (2018)

    An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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    Told through performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters and unpublished memoirs, the film reveals the essence of an extraordinary woman who rose from humble beginnings in New York City to become a glamorous international superstar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

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  4. 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

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  5. 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

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  6. Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story (2025)

    Unravel the case of Utah therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, whose child abuse arrest with parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke exposed a twisted tale of manipulation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. 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

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  8. 20,000 Days on Earth (2014)

    A semi-fictionalized documentary about a day in the life of Australian musician Nick Cave's persona.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream (2013)

    Life Is But a Dream is a HBO documentary about the life of US singer Beyoncé Knowles during the years 2011 and 2012 and on the recording of her fifth album. The film was directed by Beyoncé herself. The film shows Beyoncé from intimate moments of her pregnancy to behind the scenes and rehearsals of the main concerts of that time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. Gorillaz: Reject False Icons (2019)

    Focused on the life of the band and their collaborators over the 3 vital years in which they developed critically acclaimed albums, 'Humanz' and 'The Now Now', and undertook their most ambitious world tour to date.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. The Matrix Revisited (2001)

    The film goes behind the scenes of the 1999 sci-fi movie The Matrix.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. The Souvenir: Part II (2021)

    In the aftermath of her tumultuous relationship with a charismatic and manipulative older man, Julie begins to untangle her fraught love for him in making her graduation film, sorting fact from his elaborately constructed fiction.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. LCD Soundsystem: Shut Up and Play the Hits (2012)

    An intimate portrait of Brooklyn-based electronic rock band LCD Soundsystem's then-final live show on April 2, 2011, capturing both the exuberant, three-hour farewell concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden and frontman James Murphy's introspective 48 hours surrounding it.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 (2026)

    An inside look at the years of effort and craft that went into the final installment of the Duffer Brothers' generation-defining series.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Nothing Like a Dame (2018)

    BBC Arena's documentary on the Dames of British Theatre and film featuring Maggie Smith, Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench and Joan Plowright on screen together for the first time as they reminisce over a long summer weekend in a house Joan once shared with Sir Laurence Olivier.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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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

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  17. 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

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  18. Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025)

    The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood directors alongside Steven Spielberg, top shark scientists, and conservationists, the film uncovers the behind-the-scenes chaos and how the film launched the summer blockbuster, inspired a new wave of filmmakers, and paved the way for shark conservation that continues today.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. An Education (2009)

    Despite her sheltered upbringing, Jenny is a teen with a bright future; she's smart, pretty, and has aspirations of attending Oxford University. When David, a charming but much older suitor, motors into her life in a shiny automobile, Jenny gets a taste of adult life that she won't soon forget.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Supersonic (2016)

    Supersonic charts the meteoric rise of Oasis from the council estates of Manchester to some of the biggest concerts of all time in just three short years. This palpable, raw and moving film shines a light on one of the most genre and generation-defining British bands that has ever existed and features candid new interviews with Noel and Liam Gallagher, their mother, and members of the band and road crew.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Ghosts of Grey Gardens?

The closest matches to Ghosts of Grey Gardens are The Making of Star Wars (1977), The Director and the Jedi (2018) and Maria by Callas (2017). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Ghosts of Grey Gardens?

Start with The Making of Star Wars (1977), the closest match to Ghosts of Grey Gardens.

What is the highest-rated movie like Ghosts of Grey Gardens?

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

What is the newest movie like Ghosts of Grey Gardens?

One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Ghosts of Grey Gardens?

Yes: The Making of Star Wars (1977), The Director and the Jedi (2018) and Maria by Callas (2017).

How are movies similar to Ghosts of Grey Gardens chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Ghosts of Grey Gardens, 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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