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Movies like To Be Frank

The best movies like To Be Frank are Stutz (2022), Come See Me in the Good Light (2025) and American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince (1978). If To Be Frank hooked you with its documentary, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Stutz (2022)

    In candid conversations with actor Jonah Hill, leading psychiatrist Phil Stutz explores his early life experiences and unique, visual model of therapy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  2. Come See Me in the Good Light (2025)

    In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  3. American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince (1978)

    Martin Scorsese spends an evening with larger-than-life raconteur Steven Prince—a former drug addict, road manager for Neil Diamond, and actor—as he recounts stories from his colorful life.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  4. My Mom Jayne (2025)

    Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayne Mansfield, an extraordinary and complex woman.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  5. Directed by John Ford (1971)

    A documentary about the life and films of director John Ford.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. Pamela, a love story (2023)

    In her own words, through personal video and diaries, Pamela Anderson shares the story of her rise to fame, rocky romances and infamous sex tape scandal.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. A Toxic Love Story (2026)

    A string of threatening emails escalates into a revenge plot involving a newly married US marshal and his ex-girlfriend.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  8. This Place Rules (2022)

    Acclaimed for his unfiltered reporting and deadpan humor, Andrew Callaghan brings his gonzo style reporting to the undercurrents that led to the January 6 Capitol Riot. As one of the best-known and hardest working journalists of his generation, the 25-year-old ventures on a wild RV journey through America to take the pulse of a divided nation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. 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 · both documentary

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  10. Public Speaking (2011)

    Martin Scorsese’s portrait of writer and social commentator Fran Lebowitz, celebrated for her sharp wit and observations on modern life. Filmed at New York’s Waverly Inn and intercut with archival footage and interviews, the documentary captures Lebowitz’s distinctive worldview through her spontaneous monologues and public appearances.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  11. Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado (2020)

    Once the world's most famous astrologer, Walter Mercado seeks to resurrect a forgotten legacy. Raised in the sugar cane fields of Puerto Rico, Walter grew up to become a gender non-conforming, cape-wearing psychic whose televised horoscopes reached 120 million viewers a day for decades before he mysteriously disappeared.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006)

    A documentary on the life of John Lennon, with a focus on the time in his life when he transformed from a musician into an antiwar activist.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. 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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  14. Casting By (2012)

    This essential new documentary pays tribute to the legacy of the late, legendary casting director Marion Dougherty and shines a light on one of the most overlooked and least understood crafts in filmmaking.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  15. Ex Libris: The New York Public Library (2017)

    A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes (2021)

    Serial killer Dennis Nilsen narrates his life and horrific crimes via a series of chilling audiotapes recorded from his jail cell.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. Being 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 · both documentary

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  18. Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold (2017)

    Literary icon Joan Didion reflects on her remarkable career and personal struggles in this intimate documentary directed by her nephew, Griffin Dunne.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. Salinger (2013)

    An in-depth investigation into the private world of the American writer J. D. Salinger (1919-2010), who lived most of his life behind the impenetrable wall of a self-imposed seclusion: how his dramatic experiences during World War II influenced his life and work, his relationships with very young women, his obsessive writing methods, his many literary secrets.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. Frida (2024)

    An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time — drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews — and brought vividly to life by lyrical animation inspired by her unforgettable artwork.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like To Be Frank?

The closest matches to To Be Frank are Stutz (2022), Come See Me in the Good Light (2025) and American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince (1978). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after To Be Frank?

Start with Stutz (2022), the closest match to To Be Frank.

What is the highest-rated movie like To Be Frank?

Stutz (2022), rated 7.5/10 by 228 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like To Be Frank?

A Toxic Love Story (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like To Be Frank?

Yes: Stutz (2022), Come See Me in the Good Light (2025) and American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince (1978).

How are movies similar to To Be Frank chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside To Be Frank, 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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