Movies like A Weekend with Waterhouse (2019)
The best movies like A Weekend with Waterhouse (2019) are Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2019), I Am Heath Ledger (2017) and Ex Libris: The New York Public Library (2017). If A Weekend with Waterhouse hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedI Am Heath Ledger (2017)7.4/10 from 233 votes
- NewestBeing James Bond (2021)Released 2021
Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2019)
Film adaptation of French economist Thomas Piketty's ground-breaking global bestseller of the same name: an eye-opening journey through wealth and power.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisI Am Heath Ledger (2017)
The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisEx 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAmerican 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNaqoyqatsi (2002)
A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Irishman: In Conversation (2019)
Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino in conversation about The Irishman.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe 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
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 thisThe Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
Go behind the scenes with stars, puppeteers and creators as they bring Jim Henson's magical world of Thra back to life in a sweeping fantasy series.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDownloaded (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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Mole: Undercover in North Korea (2020)
A real-life undercover thriller about two ordinary men who embark on an outrageously dangerous ten-year mission to penetrate the world's most secretive and brutal dictatorship: North Korea.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like this180° South (2010)
The film follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHalloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006)
Follow the evolution of the 'Halloween' movies over the past twenty-five years. It examines why the films are so popular and revisits many of the original locations used in the films - seeing the effects on the local community. For the first time, cast, crew, critics and fans join together in the ultimate 'Halloween' retrospective.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHeart of a Dog (2015)
Musician and performance artist Laurie Anderson reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother and her beloved dog.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends (2019)
This documentary focuses on the actors and their journey over two summers to create the remake to the original IT, by Stephen King. The documentary originally released as bonus material, bundled with IT: Chapter Two.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisA Love Song for Latasha (2019)
A dreamlike conversation with the past and the present, reimagining Latasha Harlins' story by excavating intimate memories shared by those who loved her.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAmazing Grace (2018)
A behind-the-scenes documentary about the recording of Aretha Franklin's best-selling album finally sees the light of day more than four decades after the original footage was shot.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLooking 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNational Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe (2008)
In one single, epic camera move we journey from Earth's surface to the outermost reaches of the universe on a grand tour of the cosmos, to explore newborn stars, distant planets, black holes and beyond.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDoctor Who: Endgame (2007)
A detailed look at the reasons why Doctor Who ended in 1989, and what plans were being made by the Production Team had there been a season 27 of the series in 1990 and what might have happened.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Bonnie Langford: In Conversation (2019)
Matthew Sweet chats to companion Bonnie Langford.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
The Ties That Bind Us (2008)
A look at the subtle (and not so subtle!) links to the show's past and future contained within the story of The Five Doctors.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
The Tin Men and the Witch (2010)
The making of Revenge of the Cybermen, with director Michael E Briant, incoming producer Philip Hinchcliffe and outgoing producer Barry Letts.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Are Friends Electric? (2007)
This documentary examines Tom Baker's introduction as the Doctor and the making of his first story, Robot.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Scotch Mist in Sussex (2013)
Cast and crew look back at the making of Terror of the Zygons.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Podshock (2010)
The cast and crew of The Seeds of Doom look back on the making of this story.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Rediscovering the Urge to Live (2012)
The team behind the reconstruction of Planet of Giants explain how it was put together.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Love Off-Air (2006)
A tribute to the people dedicated enough to capture the soundtracks of Doctor Who in the 1960s.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
The Ribos File (2007)
The cast and crew of The Ribos Operation look back at the making of the story.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like A Weekend with Waterhouse?
The closest matches to A Weekend with Waterhouse are Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2019), I Am Heath Ledger (2017) and Ex Libris: The New York Public Library (2017). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after A Weekend with Waterhouse?
Start with Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2019), the closest match to A Weekend with Waterhouse.
What is the highest-rated movie like A Weekend with Waterhouse?
I Am Heath Ledger (2017), rated 7.4/10 by 233 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like A Weekend with Waterhouse?
Being James Bond (2021) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like A Weekend with Waterhouse?
Yes: Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2019), I Am Heath Ledger (2017) and Ex Libris: The New York Public Library (2017).
How are movies similar to A Weekend with Waterhouse chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside A Weekend with Waterhouse, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.