Movies like Secrets of the Neanderthals (2024)
The best movies like Secrets of the Neanderthals (2024) are Unknown: The Lost Pyramid (2023), Chasing the Equinox (2019) and Out of the Cradle (2018). If Secrets of the Neanderthals hooked you with its documentary and mystery, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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Unknown: The Lost Pyramid (2023)
Egyptian archaeologists dig into history, discovering tombs and artifacts over 4,000 years old as they search for a buried pyramid in this documentary.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisChasing the Equinox (2019)
The ancients hid the secrets of their incredible knowledge of astronomy in their temples and palaces, built to align with the sun, on the same day, all over the world. Revealing our species' obsession with the sun, across thousands of years and every continent, this is architectural magic on a cosmic scale.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary & history
Out of the Cradle (2018)
How did humanity's earliest ancestors evolve into one of the most successful species on Earth? An extraordinary journey tracing the footsteps of early hominids. Using the latest paleoanthropological findings mixed with the latest CGI from Square Enix, this story is finally told.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary & history
Uncovering Our Earliest Ancestor: The Link (2009)
Explores the story behind the discovery of an early primate fossil, Darwinius masillae, nicknamed Ida, in a shale quarry in Germany. The fossil is believed to be around 47 million years old, and is extraordinarily well-preserved. Originally unearthed in 1983, Ida lay in the hands of a private collector for 20 years before it was shown to a Norwegian paleontologist, Dr Jørn Hurum. Realising that Ida could turn out to be a significant missing link between modern primates, lemurs and lower mammals, he persuaded the Natural History Museum in Oslo to purchase the fossil and assembled an international team of experts to study it. Their findings were announced in a press conference and the online publication of a scientific paper on 19 May 2009.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Lost Tombs of the Pyramids (2020)
In the shadow of the pyramids, an elite team of archaeologists embark on an extraordinary excavation. Could this secret site reveal startling new evidence about the great pharaohs who built these majestic monuments?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary & history
Unknown: Cave of Bones (2023)
Scientists examine underground clues from over 250,000 years ago that raise questions about our early relatives — and what it truly means to be human.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBuried Truth of the Maya (2020)
Maya legend tells us that there is a hidden underground cave below Chichen Itza, now high tech archaeologists are here to find the buried truth.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary & history
Dino Death Trap (2007)
The Pit of Death is what some scientists are calling it, others "Dinosaur Pompeii". Envision dinosaur corpses stacked one on top of each other, piled four and five high. But not just any old dinosaurs, new, well-preserved skeletons - many that have never been seen before. A bizarre T. rex ancestor, a triceratops ancestor, an ancient crocodilian and nearly 40 different species dating back 160 million years, a time in dinosaur history of which little is known. The graves of these new species are uncovered deep in the dry and desolate Junggar Basin of western China and a team of palaeontologists unearth answers to this virtual black hole in dinosaur evolution. Watch as the bones are examined, reconstructed and brought back to life, using high resolution CGI, and slowly probe the mystery of who these dinosaurs were, how they died and what they can tell us about the Lost Age of the Dinosaurs.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors (2024)
Thousands of terracotta warriors guarded the first Chinese emperor's tomb. This is their story, told through archeological evidence and reenactments.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFlooded Tombs of the Nile (2021)
Outside the Sudanese capital Khartoum, the remains of an ancient city stand in the desert. Are you ready to dive beneath the pyramids of Sudan's black pharaohs?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary & history
Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb (2020)
This documentary follows a team of local archaeologists excavating never before explored passageways, shafts, and tombs, piecing together the secrets of Egypt’s most significant find in almost 50 years in Saqqara.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisCleopatra's Final Secret (2025)
After 20 years seeking Cleopatra's tomb, archaeologist K. Martinez's search shifts to an underwater Mediterranean site. She's joined by Titanic finder Bob Ballard, Egyptian Navy and dive teams to explore the location.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary & history
Lost Temple of The Inca (2020)
In the mountains of Peru, an environmental scientist discovers ancient artifacts submerged beneath the headwaters of the Amazon; his findings could save this sacred landscape from mining devastation.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary & history
King Tut's Final Secrets (2005)
As part of a high-tech forensic probe into the demise of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun, scientists use X-rays and CT scans as they attempt to reach a conclusion about just how this famed king died. In addition, they explore the mysterious curse on explorers linked to Tut's tomb excavation.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary & history
Cradle of the Gods (2012)
Could a recently excavated, 12,000 year old temple have propelled us out of the stone age and into the space age? Archaeologist Dr. Jeff Rose investigates an extraordinary find in Turkey.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary & history
The Mystery of the Sphinx (1993)
Hosted by Charlton Heston, it explores the possibility that the Sphinx maybe older than expected. John Anthony West examines that water erosion on the Sphinx can pre-date it to 10,000 years old?. Other mysteries such as how they moved 200 ton stone blocks to build the pyramids, the secret chambers under the Sphinx and the links to the pyramids that are suggested on Mars.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary & history
Mysteries of Ancient China (2016)
Archeologists discover a pit filled with terracotta warriors buried to protect the grave of the First Emperor of China.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary & history
The Lost Tomb of Alexander the Great (2019)
In this gripping investigation, archaeologist Pepi Papakosta is on a hunt for Alexander the Great's lost tomb, and she makes an extraordinary discovery.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Egypt: Secrets of the Pharaohs (1997)
National Geographic goes to Egypt to look into an underground vault that houses a ship of the Pharaoh Khufu and follows an researcher as he attempts to recreate the ancient rite of mummification.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary & history
The Lost City Of Machu Picchu (2019)
An investigation into the mysterious people who built Machu Picchu, the 15th-century Inca citadel located in southern Peru.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary & history
Secrets of Christ's Tomb (2017)
We follow leading experts on a quest to unlock the mysteries surrounding the tomb of Christ, using the latest scientific techniques to restore the Aedicula housing the tomb.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary & history
Dawn of Humanity (2015)
Nova and National Geographic present exclusive access to an astounding discovery of ancient fossil human ancestors.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary & history
The Last Secrets of the Nasca (2018)
Thanks to intensive excavations, new technology (DNA analysis, 3D volumetric scanners, NASA aerial radar and augmented reality) and the findings of Italian, Peruvian, French and American scientists the film will help us shed light on the mystery that shrouds the strange and puzzling world of the ancient Nasca and Paracas civilizations.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Illuminated: The True Story of the Illuminati (2019)
The true historical account of the Illuminati, exposing the actual rituals of the secret society, and answering the age-old question of whether or not the order still exists.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs (2007)
The grail is not the gold, nor the books of ancient wisdom, but the 3,000 year old DNA of the mummies, which may lead to a cure for malaria.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Misha and the Wolves (2021)
A woman’s Holocaust memoir takes the world by storm, but a fallout with her publisher-turned-detective reveals her story as an audacious deception created to hide a darker truth.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & mystery
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisApollo: Missions to the Moon (2019)
National Geographic's riveting effort recounts all 12 crewed missions using only archival footage, photos and audio.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRed Army (2015)
A documentary highlighting the Soviet Union's legendary and enigmatic hockey training culture and world-dominating team through the eyes of the team's Captain Slava Fetisov, following his shift from hockey star and celebrated national hero to political enemy.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history
Worth the HypeMovies like thisIn the Shadow of the Moon (2007)
Archival material from the original NASA film footage – much of it seen for the first time – plus interviews with the surviving astronauts, including Jim Lovell, Dave Scott, John Young, Gene Cernan, Mike Collins, Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Edgar Mitchell, Charlie Duke and Harrison Schmitt.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & history
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds (2020)
This remarkable journey across our planet and universe explores how meteorites, shooting stars, and deep impacts have awoken our wonder about other realms—and make us rethink our destinies.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & mystery
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Secrets of the Neanderthals?
The closest matches to Secrets of the Neanderthals are Unknown: The Lost Pyramid (2023), Chasing the Equinox (2019) and Out of the Cradle (2018). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Secrets of the Neanderthals?
People who watched Secrets of the Neanderthals most often go on to Unknown: The Lost Pyramid (2023), Chasing the Equinox (2019) and Out of the Cradle (2018).
What is the newest movie like Secrets of the Neanderthals?
Cleopatra's Final Secret (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Secrets of the Neanderthals?
Yes: Unknown: The Lost Pyramid (2023), Chasing the Equinox (2019) and Out of the Cradle (2018).
How are movies similar to Secrets of the Neanderthals chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Secrets of the Neanderthals, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.