Movies like Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman (2005)
The best movies like Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman (2005) are The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy (2013), Grant Morrison: Talking with Gods (2010) and Behind the Mask: The Batman Dead End Story (2015). If Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman 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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- Highest ratedBatman: Return of the Caped Crusaders (2016)6.5/10 from 305 votes
- NewestStan Lee (2023)Released 2023
The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy (2013)
This feature-length documentary delves into the trilogy, opening with the inspiration and vision for the new Batman films and inching its way toward the Rises finale and the culmination of nearly a decade of creative blood, sweat and tears. Candid, thoughtful and extensive, and comprised of revealing behind-the-scenes footage, countless interviews, audition tapes (with Christian Bale and Cillian Murphy doning the cape and cowl), and a narrative grip and momentum all its own, it leaves no stone unturned.
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Grant Morrison: Talking with Gods (2010)
Philosopher, pop-icon, shaman and story teller - as one of the most influential comic book writers in the market today, Grant Morrison is all of these things. His explosive and often controversial 30 year career has made him a household name for comic fans, and he shows no signs of slowing down. Morrison's career is now taking a new turn, as he explores media beyond comic books. With film and television projects on the horizon, more and more people are asking "Who is Grant Morrison?" Grant Morrison: Talking with Gods is a feature length documentary that takes an in depth look at the life, career and mind of the man behind such pivotal titles as Batman RIP, The Invisibles, All Star Superman, The New X-Men, and many more. Featuring candid interviews with Morrison and his most important collaborators, Talking with Gods reveals an intelligent and thought provoking side of comic books that is often overlooked in Hollywood adaptations.
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Behind the Mask: The Batman Dead End Story (2015)
Director and Writer Eric Dow ("Honor in the Valley of Tears") brings us his second documentary as he goes behind the scenes of the fan fiction short film, "Batman: Dead End." In the winter of 2003 commercial director Sandy Collora and some of his friends set out to make a low-budget short film for his demo reel. What they wound up actually doing was making one of the most elaborate, most watched, most talked about and most controversial short films ever made: Batman Dead End. Considering the amount of press and admiration Batman: Dead End garnered,
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Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters & Marvels (2002)
Filmmaker and comic writer Kevin Smith interviews comic book legend Stan Lee about his life and work in comics across the decades.
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Jack Kirby: Story Teller (2007)
A documentary on the life of Jack Kirby, co-creator of Captain America, The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, The Avengers, The Hulk, The X-Men and the New Gods, among other classic comic book superheroes.
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Chris Claremont's X-Men (2018)
Chris Claremont’s X-Men takes an in-depth look at Claremont’s monumental run. Using high-profile interviews, the film explores the behind-the-scenes development of notable characters like Wolverine, Storm, and Phoenix, as well as the challenges of creating art within a corporate system.
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Hellboy: The Seeds of Creation (2004)
A comprehensive look at the history of the Hellboy character from his comic book roots through to his movie debut.
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The Secret Origin of X-Men (2003)
Stan Lee, Chris Claremont, and others discuss the origins of the X-Men comics and their influence on the films.
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Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders (2016)
Adam West and Burt Ward return to their iconic roles of Batman and Robin. The film sees the superheroes going up against classic villains like The Joker, The Riddler, The Penguin and Catwoman, both in Gotham City… and in space.
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Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNecessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics (2013)
A documentary detailing the epic Rogues' Gallery of DC Comics from The Joker and Lex Luthor, Sinestro, Darkseid and more, this documentary will explore the Super Villains of DC Comics.
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Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGotham Uncovered: Creation of a Scene (2008)
Director Christopher Nolan and creative collaborators unmask the incredible detail and planning behind The Dark Knight, including stunt staging, filming in IMAX, the new Bat-Suit and Bat-Pod and other exclusive features.
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Superman vs. Batman: When Heroes Collide (2013)
A short documentary feature outlining the climactic battle scene in Warner Brothers Animation's The Dark Knight Rises Part 2.
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How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way (1988)
Superhero creator and Marvel Comics legend, Stan Lee, together with Marvel's top artist, John Buscema, demonstrate the skills needed to create compelling characters and scenes for drawing and writing comic books. Based on the book of the same name, the video became an educational classic for aspiring cartoonists and is also available on DVD. Stan Lee's flair for humor and close friendship with Buscema adds to this good-natured instructional video a sense of drama, action and fun. Stan Lee's inimitable talent for creating superheroes (Spider Man, The Incredible Hulk, etc.) and Buscema's own creations (Conan the Barbarian, Silver Surfer, etc.) meshes well in the conversation and makes this a special treat for comic book fans as well as cartoonists on all levels
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Marvel's Captain America: 75 Heroic Years (2016)
A full-length documentary that follows the history of Captain America from 1941 to present, and explores how "Cap" has been a reflection of the changing times and the world he has existed in throughout the years. Fans will hear from various Marvel luminaries including Stan Lee, Joe Quesada, Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Chloe Bennet, Jeph Loeb, Louis D'Esposito, Chris Evans and Hayley Attwell, as well as family members of Cap's creators.
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Heart of Batman (2018)
In the early 1990s, a rare gathering of talent defined Batman for a generation. Twenty-five years later, "Batman: The Animated Series" continues to inspire fans and myth-makers all over the world. This is an in-depth look at the storytellers behind the series.
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Batman & Bill (2017)
Everyone thinks that Bob Kane created Batman, but that’s not the whole truth. One author makes it his crusade to make it known that Bill Finger, a struggling writer, actually helped invent the iconic superhero, from concept to costume to the very character we all know and love. Bruce Wayne may be Batman’s secret identity, but his creator was always a true mystery.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Invincible 'Iron Man' (2008)
A documentary divided into six-part: For a look at the movie's comic book origins, we hear notes from Brevoort, Quesada, creator Stan Lee, writers Gerry Conway, Joe Casey, Dan Knauf, Charles Knauf and Warren Ellis, writer/artist Bob Layton, and artists Gene Colan, John Romita, Jr., Patrick Zircher and Adi Granov. The piece examines the origins of Iron Man as well as aspects of the character, supporting roles and villains. We also learn about the series' development, various story lines it pursued over the years, and challenges.
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Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of The Dark Knight (2008)
Delve into the world of Batman and the vigilante justice that he brought to the city of Gotham. Batman is a man who, after experiencing great tragedy, devotes his life to an ideal--but what happens when one man takes on the evil underworld alone? Examine why Batman is who he is--and explore how a boy scarred by tragedy becomes a symbol of hope to everyone else.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisSecret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010)
A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisWith Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (2010)
At 89 years old, Stan Lee's name appears on more than one BILLION comics in 75 countries in 25 languages. Arguably the most recognized name in comics, Stan Lee has co-created over 500 legendary pop culture characters including Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and The Hulk. Stan continues to create new material and entertain fans of all ages with fantastic stories and characters in all areas of entertainment. With Great Power: the Stan Lee Story, explores the vivid life and imagination of Stan Lee, from the early days of his Depression-era upbringing through the Marvel Age of Comics and beyond! The film uncovers original transcripts, illustrations, photographs and stories of Lee's fascinating journey from his early years at Timely Comics and World War Two, the comic book industry's censorship battle of the 1950's led by Dr. Fredric Wertham, the dawn of Marvel Comics and the legendary characters Stan co-created, to his current company POW! Entertainment.
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In Search of Steve Ditko (2007)
Jonathan Ross attempts to track down reclusive comic book artist Steve Ditko, best known as the co-creator of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange for Marvel Comics in the early 1960s.
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Batman Tech (2008)
He's caped, cowled and the coolest superhero of them all, because underneath that Batsuit, Batman only has his human strength and intellect to rely on. That and the greatest arsenal of crime fighting weaponry ever devised. But just where does comic book science fiction end and scientific fact begin? What technologies are behind the gadgets in Batman's utility belt? And just how plausible is the Batmobile? Get ready for a real life trip to the Batcave as we reveal the secrets behind Batman Tech.
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Rite of Passage: The Amazing Spider-Man Reborn (2012)
A documentary on the making of The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), featuring interviews with the cast and crew, as well as behind-the-scenes footage.
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The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened? (2015)
The Death of 'Superman Lives': What Happened? feature film documents the process of development of the ill fated "Superman Lives" movie, that was to be directed by Tim Burton and star Nicolas Cage as the man of steel himself, Superman. The project went through years of development before the plug was pulled, and this documentary interviews the major filmmakers: Kevin Smith, Tim Burton, Jon Peters, Dan Gilroy, Colleen Atwood, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and many many more.
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Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Wolverine: Path of a Ronin (2013)
A nice exploration of the samurai-ninja aspect of the story, including its roots in the actual Marvel comic books. There are the requisite interviews with the principal cast and crew along with copious clips from the film as well as some behind the scenes footage (including a look at that supercool metallic bed that the elderly Yashida lies on in the lab in his fortress).
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Joker: Put on a Happy Face (2020)
Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn why The Clown Prince of Crime is universally hailed as the greatest comic-book supervillain of all time.
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Absolute CinemaMovies like thisCatwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale (2021)
A documentary about the history of Catwoman from DC.
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Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop! (2014)
In celebration of the publisher's 75th anniversary, the hour-long special will take a detailed look at the company's journey from fledgling comics publisher to multi-media juggernaut. Hosted by Emily VanCamp (S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Sharon Carter), the documentary-style feature will include interviews with comic book icons, pop culture authorities, and Hollywood stars. The special also promises an "extraordinary peek into Marvel's future!" Might Marvel release the first official footage from next year's Avengers: Age of Ultron or Ant-Man? If they do, you'll know about it here.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFor the Love of Spock (2016)
The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son: Adam.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisStan Lee (2023)
Celebrate the legacy of Stan Lee as the co-creator of such legendary characters as Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the X-Men, The Avengers, and hundreds more.
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What are the best movies like Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman?
The closest matches to Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman are The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy (2013), Grant Morrison: Talking with Gods (2010) and Behind the Mask: The Batman Dead End Story (2015). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman?
People who watched Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman most often go on to The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy (2013), Grant Morrison: Talking with Gods (2010) and Behind the Mask: The Batman Dead End Story (2015).
What is the highest-rated movie like Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman?
Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders (2016), rated 6.5/10 by 305 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman?
Stan Lee (2023) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman?
Yes: The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy (2013), Grant Morrison: Talking with Gods (2010) and Behind the Mask: The Batman Dead End Story (2015).
How are movies similar to Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.