Movies like The Nightmare of TV Centre (2012)
The best movies like The Nightmare of TV Centre (2012) are Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022), The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019) and The Irishman: In Conversation (2019). If The Nightmare of TV Centre hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedJustin Bieber's Believe (2013)6.9/10 from 213 votes
- NewestJaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025)Released 2025
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022)
With mesmerizing footage and time lapses of animators at work, this behind-the-scenes special captures the artistry of a unique tale years in the making.
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 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 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 thisOur Planet: Behind the Scenes (2019)
Years spent recording footage of creatures from every corner of the globe is bound to produce a bit of drama. Here's a behind-the-scenes look.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Making of Star Wars (1977)
Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
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 · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAbove Majestic (2018)
A look at the origins, history and conspiracies behind the "Majestic 12", a clandestine group of military and corporate figureheads charged with reverse-engineering extraterrestrial technology.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMore Brains! A Return to the Living Dead (2011)
Retrospective documentary about the making of the horror cult classic "The Return of the Living Dead."
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBeyoncé: Life Is But a Dream (2013)
Life Is But a Dream is a HBO documentary about the life of US singer Beyoncé Knowles during the years 2011 and 2012 and on the recording of her fifth album. The film was directed by Beyoncé herself. The film shows Beyoncé from intimate moments of her pregnancy to behind the scenes and rehearsals of the main concerts of that time.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025)
The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood directors alongside Steven Spielberg, top shark scientists, and conservationists, the film uncovers the behind-the-scenes chaos and how the film launched the summer blockbuster, inspired a new wave of filmmakers, and paved the way for shark conservation that continues today.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies 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 thisJustin 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisElstree 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCapital 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 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 this56 Up (2012)
When a cross-section of seven-year-olds were interviewed for 7 Up in 1964 it was immediately evident that their social backgrounds influenced their attitudes towards life. While the upper class children were confident and self-assured, those from middle and working class backgrounds were resigned to a challenging life of hard work. This premise was put to the test every seven years when the same group were interviewed about the progression of their lives. 49 years in the making, the changes that occurred to the original 14 make for fascinating television and are in many ways the stories of all our lives. From success and disappointment, marriage and childbirth, to poverty and illness, nearly every facet of life has been captured on film. Now, at the age of 56, the group are once more brought together and, with the benefit of hindsight, assess whether their lives have been ruled by circumstance or self-determination.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies 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 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 thisMaria by Callas (2017)
Told through performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters and unpublished memoirs, the film reveals the essence of an extraordinary woman who rose from humble beginnings in New York City to become a glamorous international superstar and one of the greatest artists of all time.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBonnie 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
Earthshocked (2018)
Featuring cast and crew interviews, recreated sets, and newly shot 16mm film inserts starring the Cybermen.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
The Foe from the Future (2010)
A look at the unmade story, The Foe from the Future, which formed the basis of The Talons of Weng-Chiang.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Cybermen (2009)
A history of the Cybermen, presented by writer and broadcaster Matthew Sweet.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
A Weekend with Waterhouse (2019)
Toby Hadoke gets an insight into the life of Adric actor Matthew Waterhouse when he moves in for the weekend.
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
Warriors of Mars (2010)
A brief history of the Ice Warriors in Doctor Who by the people who designed and brought them to life.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Philip Madoc: A Villain for all Seasons (2007)
A retrospective of actor Philip Madoc's many roles as a Doctor Who villain.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like The Nightmare of TV Centre?
The closest matches to The Nightmare of TV Centre are Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022), The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019) and The Irishman: In Conversation (2019). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after The Nightmare of TV Centre?
Start with Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022), the closest match to The Nightmare of TV Centre.
What is the highest-rated movie like The Nightmare of TV Centre?
Justin Bieber's Believe (2013), rated 6.9/10 by 213 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like The Nightmare of TV Centre?
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like The Nightmare of TV Centre?
Yes: Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022), The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019) and The Irishman: In Conversation (2019).
How are movies similar to The Nightmare of TV Centre chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Nightmare of TV Centre, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.