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Movies like Underdog: The Andy Swallow Story (2024)

The best movies like Underdog: The Andy Swallow Story (2024) are The Class of ‘92 (2013), Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026) and Looking for Richard (1996). If Underdog: The Andy Swallow Story 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 Class of ‘92 (2013)

    A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville). The film covers the period 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United's European Cup triumph.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  2. Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026)

    Experience the meteoric rise of Oasis through rare footage and untold stories as the band reunites for Oasis Live '25, chronicling their journey from Manchester streets to global rock stardom.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  3. 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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  4. Avicii: True Stories (2017)

    Documentary about the arena-packing Swedish DJ, chronicling his explosive rise to fame and surprising decision to retire from live performances in 2016.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  5. Fyre Fraud (2019)

    A true-crime comedy exploring a failed music festival turned internet meme at the nexus of social media influence, late-stage capitalism, and morality in the post-truth era.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. Daft Punk Unchained (2015)

    Daft Punk Unchained is the first film about the pop culture phenomenon that is Daft Punk, the duo with 12 million albums sold worldwide and seven Grammy Awards. Throughout their career Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo have always resisted compromise and the established codes of show business. They have remained determined to maintain control of every link in the chain of their creative process. In the era of globalisation and social networks, they rarely speak in public and neither do they show their faces on TV. This documentary explores this unprecedented cultural revolution revealing a duo of artists on a permanent quest for creativity, independence and freedom.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. WHAM! (2023)

    Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  8. John Candy: I Like Me (2025)

    Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. Elstree 1976 (2015)

    A documentary about ten very different lives connected by having appeared onscreen wearing masks or helmets in Star Wars.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  10. Long Shot (2017)

    When Juan Catalan is arrested for a murder he insists he didn't commit, he builds his case for innocence around unexpected raw footage.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  11. Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir (2012)

    An interview with film director Roman Polanski conducted during his period of house arrest, discussing his life and work.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. 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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  13. Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye (2022)

    Join the likes of Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, Florence Pugh, and Vincent D’Onofrio as they reveal how Marvel Studios’ “Hawkeye” was conceived and created. Witness firsthand what it took to pull off the show’s pulse-pounding action set pieces, and discover how iconic characters from the pages of Marvel Comics such as Kate Bishop were adapted and brought to life for the six-episode series.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story (2019)

    A documentary chronicling Queen and Lambert's incredible journey since they first shared the stage together on "American Idol" in 2009.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  15. Western Stars (2019)

    The incomparable Bruce Springsteen performs his critically acclaimed latest album and muses on life, rock, and the American dream, in this intimate and personal concert film co-directed by Thom Zimny and Springsteen himself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. Marvel's Behind the Mask (2021)

    A documentary special that explores the power of identity behind the iconic superheroes we know and love today. These legendary Marvel creations and stories have not only reflected the world outside our window – they have become a reflection of our own identities and who we truly are.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. 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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  18. Kurt Cobain: About a Son (2007)

    An intimate and moving meditation on the late musician and artist Kurt Cobain, based on more than 25 hours of previously unheard audiotaped interviews conducted with Cobain by noted music journalist Michael Azerrad for his book "Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana." In the film, Kurt Cobain recounts his own life - from his childhood and adolescence to his days of musical discovery and later dealings with explosive fame - and offers often piercing insights into his life, music, and times. The conversations heard in the film have never before been made public, and they reveal a highly personal portrait of an artist much discussed but not particularly well understood.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. Dua Lipa: Studio 2054 (2020)

    Dua Lipa's kaleidoscopic rocket fuelled journey through time, space, mirrorballs, roller discos, bucket hats, belting beats, throbbing basslines and an absolute slam dunk of the best of times in global club culture throughout the decades.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. 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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  21. Sydewayz: Street Graffiti (2008)

    The hottest rides, daredevil maneuvers and pulse-pounding music combine in this trip through California's street racing scene. From East Oakland to Sacramento, crowds gather to witness the illegal excitement. Join them as late-night crews take the wheel for a few seconds of fame and brazen daylight racers burn up the streets to become heroes. Each tricked-out car is designed to create the perfect impression and achieve the sweetest victory.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  22. Pirates of the Airwaves (2014)

    In 1966 a group of determined young men defied the New Zealand government and launched a pirate radio station aboard a ship in the Hauraki Gulf.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  23. Massive: The Story of West Ham United's UEFA Europa Conference League triumph (2023)

    A coming of age tale about West Ham United's meteoric rise through the 2022/23 Europa Conference League Competition, but will they be crowned European Champions? Includes talking heads from the likes of Divin Mubama, Aaron Cresswell, Jarrod Bowen and more!

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. Let Our Voices Be Heard Too (1971)

    A loving portrait of a pirate radio stations, which is run by the rural population with plenty of passion and talent in the face of opposition from the authorities.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  25. Radio Perla del Tirreno (2024)

    Mimmo Villari is 29 years old in 1975, lives in Calabria, has a dusty guitar in the attic and the sacred fire of music that once burned his stomach is now turning into embers. In that period the first experiences of pirate radio arose in Italy. Mimmo is thrilled by the rumors about it and wastes no time: he builds himself an FM transmitter and thus sets up Radio Perla del Tirreno, the first pirate radio station in Bagnara Calabra. The voices of the radio reflect on politics, philosophy, civic education, creating a discourse that is the portrait of a society and an era.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. The Last Pirates: Britain's Rebel DJs (2017)

    Rapper Rodney P. presents the story of Britain's second wave of pirate radio DJs. In the 1980s a new generation of pirate radio stations appeared broadcasting from London tower blocks.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. Lorraine Cœur d'Acier, une radio dans la ville (1981)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. 8 Bar – The Evolution of Grime (2021)

    They called it young black kids’ punk rock - a genre that radio stations wouldn’t play and records that labels refused to sell. But grime would not be stopped. With machine-gun lyrics that shred the eardrums and syncopated electronics that pound the chest like a sledgehammer, grime was a product of social unrest, urban culture and disenfranchised youth colliding in early 2000s UK. It didn’t just rouse a grassroots audience, however. Today, grime is surging in popularity all over the globe and widely influencing the music charts. This is the story of the genre’s roots.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  29. Låten från båten (1961)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. Space Hackers (2007)

    The '60s. Achille and Giovanni Judica-Cordiglia, two amateur radio enthusiasts, listened to sound from space with home-built equipment in their hometown of Turin. But one night, they recorded something quite different from the usual static that would change their lives forever...

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Underdog: The Andy Swallow Story?

The closest matches to Underdog: The Andy Swallow Story are The Class of ‘92 (2013), Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026) and Looking for Richard (1996). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Underdog: The Andy Swallow Story?

Start with The Class of ‘92 (2013), the closest match to Underdog: The Andy Swallow Story.

What is the highest-rated movie like Underdog: The Andy Swallow Story?

Avicii: True Stories (2017), rated 8.0/10 by 365 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Underdog: The Andy Swallow Story?

Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Underdog: The Andy Swallow Story?

Yes: The Class of ‘92 (2013), Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026) and Looking for Richard (1996).

How are movies similar to Underdog: The Andy Swallow Story chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Underdog: The Andy Swallow Story, 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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