Movies like Playboy's Girls of Mardi Gras (1999)
The best movies like Playboy's Girls of Mardi Gras (1999) are Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018), National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe (2008) and The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019). If Playboy's Girls of Mardi Gras hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedKaty Perry: Part of Me (2012)7.1/10 from 295 votes
- NewestBillie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026)Released 2026
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018)
A deliciously scandalous portrait of unsung Hollywood legend Scotty Bowers, whose bestselling memoir chronicled his decades spent as sexual procurer to the stars.
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 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 thisEarth: One Amazing Day (2017)
An astonishing journey revealing the awesome power of the natural world. Over the course of one single day, we track the sun from the highest mountains to the remotest islands to exotic jungles.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisUnder the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett (2021)
A special celebrating the origins and legacy of Star Wars' legendary bounty hunter, Boba Fett.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 thisBillie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026)
Captured during Billie Eilish's sold-out world tour, a concert experience from one of the most celebrated and successful artists of her generation, presented in immersive 3D.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisKaty Perry: Part of Me (2012)
Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal talent of a girl who remained true to herself and her vision in order to achieve her dreams. Featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews, personal moments between Katy and her friends, and all-access footage of rehearsals, choreography, Katy’s signature style and more, Katy Perry: Part of Me reveals the singer’s unwavering belief that if you can be yourself, then you can be anything.
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 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 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 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 thisMade You Look: A True Story About Fake Art (2020)
A woman walks into a New York gallery with a cache of unknown masterworks. Thus begins a story of art world greed, willfulness and a high-stakes con.
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 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 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 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 thisBeyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear (2022)
Explore the evolution of Buzz Lightyear from toy to human in the making of Pixar’s Lightyear. Dive into the origin and cultural impact of everyone’s favorite Space Ranger, the art of designing a new “human Buzz,” and the challenges faced by the Lightyear crew along the way.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist (2026)
A father-to-be tries to figure out what is happening with all this AI insanity, and explores the most powerful technology humanity has ever created... and what's at stake if we get it wrong.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDavid Byrne's American Utopia (2020)
A filmed version of David Byrne's Broadway show, a unifying musical celebration that inspires audiences to connect to each other and to the global community.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAnna Nicole Smith: Exposed (1998)
A fictionalized day in the life of Anna Nicole Smith, revealing her innermost thoughts on the people (friends, servants, lawyers, photographers) and events (photoshoots, bathing, sexual exploits) that make up her life.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
The Making of Playboy (2024)
Playboy, a brand now synonymous with sex, was launched by Hugh Hefner in the 1950s in Chicago. Hefner bought the iconic Playboy mansion in Chicago’s Gold Coast where his raucous parties became the stuff of legend. He also opened the first of 30 Playboy clubs in Chicago, outfitting cocktail waitresses in heels and bunny tails. Audio-narrated descriptions of key visual elements are available.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Playboy: How to Reawaken Your Sexual Powers (1993)
Couples learn how to reawaken their sexual desires.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Playboy: Farmers' Daughters (1986)
Go country with five corn-fed cuties from the hometowns of America's heartland.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Straight and Butch (2010)
Philadelphia TV host Butch Cordora is on a mission to publish a calendar that recreates iconic photos in pop culture, featuring himself alongside a cast of exclusively straight male models--all in the nude, all for a starkly revealing creative journey.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Boobs (2014)
A documentary about British model Precious Muir as she moves to new York to become a fashion model, and undergoes breast enhancement surgery to make it in the industry.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 1 (1982)
Playboy Video Magazine was literally a video version of the publication. It included candid celebrity interviews, video editorials, the trademark playmate pictorials, interwoven with commercial parodies and short comedy sketches. The series also covered trends in media; sex, politics, culture, and pop culture.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Het Pad van Sien (2022)
Sien (74) leaves for her hideout on the captivating island of Vlieland. Here she recollects her memories on an old tape recorder of her turbulent life as a mother, life-drawing model, squatter and activist in Amsterdam in the sixties.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Playboy Video Playmate Calendar 1990 (1989)
Profiles of Playboy Playmates. Features: Fawna MacLaren (Playmate of the Month, January '89), Laura Richmond (POTM, September 1988), Tawnni Cable (POTM, June '89), Laurie Wood (POTM, March '89), Emily Arth (POTM, June 1988), Pia Reyes (POTM, November 1988), Ava Fabian (POTM, August 1986), Simone Eden (POTM, February '89), Jennifer Jackson (POTM, April '89), Karin van Breeschooten & Mirjam van Breeschooten (POTM, September '89), Shannon Long (POTM, October 1988), Kimberley Conrad (POTM, January 1988/Playmate of the Year).
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Playboy Video Playmate Calendar 1992 (1991)
Video pictorials of Playboy's past Playmates, compiled for 1992.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Playboy's Girls of Mardi Gras?
The closest matches to Playboy's Girls of Mardi Gras are Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018), National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe (2008) and The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Playboy's Girls of Mardi Gras?
Start with Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018), the closest match to Playboy's Girls of Mardi Gras.
What is the highest-rated movie like Playboy's Girls of Mardi Gras?
Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012), rated 7.1/10 by 295 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Playboy's Girls of Mardi Gras?
Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Playboy's Girls of Mardi Gras?
Yes: Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018), National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe (2008) and The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019).
How are movies similar to Playboy's Girls of Mardi Gras chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Playboy's Girls of Mardi Gras, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.