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Movies like Identity: The Andrew Nemr Story

The best movies like Identity: The Andrew Nemr Story are Make It Happen (2008), Frankie & Alice (2010) and Top Hat (1935). If Identity: The Andrew Nemr Story hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Make It Happen (2008)

    Embarking on a journey to fulfill her dreams as a dancer, a young girl discovers a new style of dance that will prove to be the source of both conflict and self-discovery.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Frankie & Alice (2010)

    A drama centered on a go-go dancer with multiple personality disorder who struggles to remain her true self and begins working with a psychotherapist to uncover the mystery of the inner ghosts that haunt her.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Top Hat (1935)

    Showman Jerry Travers is working for producer Horace Hardwick in London. Jerry demonstrates his new dance steps late one night in Horace's hotel room, much to the annoyance of sleeping Dale Tremont below. She goes upstairs to complain and the two are immediately attracted to each other. Complications arise when Dale mistakes Jerry for Horace.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. Take the Lead (2006)

    A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance. Based on the story of ballroom dancer, Pierre Dulane.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. Frances Ha (2013)

    An aspiring dancer moves to New York City and becomes caught up in a whirlwind of flighty fair-weather friends, diminishing fortunes and career setbacks.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991)

    From the rains of Japan, through threats of arrest for 'public indecency' in Canada, and a birthday tribute to her father in Detroit, this documentary follows Madonna on her 1990 'Blond Ambition' concert tour. Filmed in black and white, with the concert pieces in glittering MTV color, it is an intimate look at the work of the icon, from a prayer circle before each performance to bed games with the dance troupe afterwards.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022)

    The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Limelight (1952)

    A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. Anastasia (1956)

    Russian exiles in Paris plot to collect ten million pounds from the Bank of England by grooming a destitute, suicidal girl to pose as heir to the Russian throne. While Bounin is coaching her, he comes to believe that she is really Anastasia. In the end, the Empress must decide her claim.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. Strip Down, Rise Up (2021)

    The feature documentary follows women of all walks of life, all ages and ethnic backgrounds, as they shed trauma, body image shame, sexual abuse and other issues locked in their bodies, and embark on a journey to reclaim themselves. The film also gives a rare window into the world of Pole artistry and expression.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice (2010)

    After her partner's career-ending injury, a former figure skater shifts gears to become an instructor. Later, she finds the strength to return to competitive skating by partnering with an unconventional and notorious speed skater.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Saturday Night Fever (1977)

    Tony spends his Saturdays at a disco where his stylish moves raise his popularity among the patrons. But his life outside the disco is not easy and things change when he gets attracted to Stephanie.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Pariah (2011)

    A Brooklyn teenager juggles conflicting identities and risks friendship, heartbreak, and family in a desperate search for sexual expression.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. The Jazz Singer (1927)

    A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer. This is the first full length feature film to use synchronized sound, and is the original film musical.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. The Man Who Cried (2000)

    A young refugee travels from Russia to America in search of her lost father and falls in love with a gypsy horseman.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. For the Boys (1991)

    Talented USO entertainer Dixie Leonard and comedian Eddie Sparks deal with their relationship over the course of 5 decades from World War II to the Vietnam War era to their twilight era in the 90's.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)

    Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home on Sesame Street. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary includes rare archival footage, interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Dancer (2016)

    Sergei Polunin is a breathtaking ballet talent who questions his existence and his commitment to dance just as he is about to become a legend.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. 28 Up (1985)

    Just two years away from turning 30, participants in Michael Apted's documentary series are facing serious questions of identity and purpose, wondering whether they've found their place in the world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Staying Alive (1983)

    Five years later, Tony Manero's Saturday Night Fever still burns. Now he's struts toward his biggest challenger yet - making it as a dancer on the Broadway stage.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Identity: The Andrew Nemr Story?

The closest matches to Identity: The Andrew Nemr Story are Make It Happen (2008), Frankie & Alice (2010) and Top Hat (1935). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Identity: The Andrew Nemr Story?

Start with Make It Happen (2008), the closest match to Identity: The Andrew Nemr Story.

What is the highest-rated movie like Identity: The Andrew Nemr Story?

Limelight (1952), rated 7.9/10 by 627 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Identity: The Andrew Nemr Story?

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Identity: The Andrew Nemr Story?

Yes: Make It Happen (2008), Frankie & Alice (2010) and Top Hat (1935).

How are movies similar to Identity: The Andrew Nemr Story chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Identity: The Andrew Nemr Story, 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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