Movies like Retro Wick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of 'John Wick' (2017)
The best movies like Retro Wick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of 'John Wick' (2017) are Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022), Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022) and Minions & Monsters (2026). If Retro Wick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of 'John Wick' hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedMinions & Monsters (2026)7.5/10 from 1,394 votes
- NewestMinions & Monsters (2026)Released 2026
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022)
An inside look at one of the most anticipated movie sequels ever with James Cameron and cast.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHarry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022)
An enchanting making-of story told through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMinions & Monsters (2026)
This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Skywalker Legacy (2020)
The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisInterstellar: Nolan's Odyssey (2014)
A look behind the lens of Christopher Nolan's space epic.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Matrix Revisited (2001)
The film goes behind the scenes of the 1999 sci-fi movie The Matrix.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRaiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made (2015)
In 1982, three 11 year-olds in Mississippi set out to remake their favorite film: Raiders of the Lost Ark. It took seven turbulent years that tested the limits of their friendship and nearly burned down their mother's house. By the end, they had completed every scene except one... the explosive airplane scene. 30 years later, they attempt to finally realize their childhood dream by building a replica of the 75 foot "Flying Wing" plane from Raiders in a mud pit in the backwoods of Mississippi... and then blow it up! This is the story behind the making of what is known as "the greatest fan film ever made."
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGroot's First Steps (2022)
Following the events of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1,” Baby Groot is finally ready to try taking his first steps out of his pot—only to learn you have to walk before you can run.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPixar Short Films Collection: Volume 1 (2007)
Experience these masterpieces of storytelling from the creative minds that brought you Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo and many more. With revolutionary animation, unforgettable music and characters you love, these dazzling short films have changed the face of animation and entertainment and are sure to delight people of all ages for years to come.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisMagnum Opus (2022)
Groot sets out to paint a family portrait of himself and the Guardians, only to discover just how messy the artistic process can be.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGroot's Pursuit (2022)
Groot investigates a spooky noise that’s been haunting the Quadrant, which leads to an intense dance off.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRoom 237 (2012)
A subjective documentary that explores various theories about hidden meanings in Stanley Kubrick's classic film The Shining. Five very different points of view are illuminated through voice over, film clips, animation and dramatic reenactments.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMarvel One-Shot: All Hail the King (2014)
A documentary filmmaker interviews the now-famous Trevor Slattery from behind bars.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWorld Record (2003)
A record-breaking competitive runner begins to stretch the limits of the Matrix. Part of the Animatrix collection of animated shorts set in the Matrix universe.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSketch (2025)
When a young girl’s sketchbook falls into a strange pond, her drawings come to life—chaotic, real, and on the loose. As the town descends into chaos, her family must reunite and stop the monsters they never meant to unleash.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Little Guy (2022)
Groot discovers a miniature civilization that believes the seemingly enormous tree toddler is the hero they’ve been waiting for.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisChicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023)
A band of fearless chickens flock together to save poultry-kind from an unsettling new threat: a nearby farm that's cooking up something suspicious.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSonic Drone Home (2022)
Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles encounter an abandoned Badnik drone which upgraded itself using parts from a junkyard, with the intention of conquering the world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBeing 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNight at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014)
When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like this
Like Retro Wick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of 'John Wick' and something else?
Blend two favourites and we’ll find the films in between.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Retro Wick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of 'John Wick'?
The closest matches to Retro Wick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of 'John Wick' are Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022), Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022) and Minions & Monsters (2026). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Retro Wick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of 'John Wick'?
Start with Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022), the closest match to Retro Wick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of 'John Wick'.
What is the highest-rated movie like Retro Wick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of 'John Wick'?
Minions & Monsters (2026), rated 7.5/10 by 1,394 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Retro Wick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of 'John Wick'?
Minions & Monsters (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Retro Wick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of 'John Wick'?
Yes: Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022), Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022) and Minions & Monsters (2026).
How are movies similar to Retro Wick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of 'John Wick' chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Retro Wick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of 'John Wick', then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.