Movies like The Streets of "Mean Streets" (2026)
The best movies like The Streets of "Mean Streets" (2026) are Valentino: The Last Emperor (2008), American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince (1978) and Public Speaking (2011). If The Streets of "Mean Streets" hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
The Streets of "Mean Streets"
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- Highest ratedI Am Heath Ledger (2017)7.4/10 from 233 votes
- NewestCome See Me in the Good Light (2025)Released 2025
Valentino: The Last Emperor (2008)
Film which travels inside the singular world of one of Italy's most famous fashion designers, Valentino Garavani, documenting the colourful and dramatic closing act of his celebrated career and capturing the end of an era in global fashion. However, at the heart of the film is a love story - the unique relationship between Valentino and his business partner and companion of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti. Capturing intimate moments in the lives of two of Italy's richest and most famous men, the film lifts the curtain on the final act of a nearly 50-year reign at the top of the glamorous and fiercely competitive world of fashion. (Storyville)
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 thisPublic 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMy 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
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisMurder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story (2020)
After 16-year-old Cyntoia Brown is sentenced to life in prison, questions about her past, physiology and the law itself call her guilt into question.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSeduced and Abandoned (2013)
SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their next feature film. Moving from director to financier to star actor, the two players provide us with a unique look behind the curtain at the world's biggest and most glamourous film festival, shining a light on the bitter-sweet relationship filmmakers have with Cannes and the film business. Featuring insights from directors Martin Scorsese, 'Bernando Bertolucci' and Roman Polanski; actors Ryan Gosling and Jessica Chastain and a host of film distribution luminaries.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 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 thisLionel Messi: Destiny (2023)
Behind-the-scenes documentary about how Lionel Messi succeeded in lifting the World Cup – the only trophy to have eluded him in an incredible career.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies 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 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 thisCome 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisChadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King (2020)
A tribute to Chadwick Boseman, celebrating his life and legacy.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisAvatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022)
An inside look at one of the most anticipated movie sequels ever with James Cameron and cast.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies 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 thisLove, Marilyn (2013)
Using the book 'Fragments', which collects Marilyn Monroe's poems, notes and letters, and with participation from the Arthur Miller and Truman Capote estates who have contributed more material, each of the actresses will embody the legend at various stages in her life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 thisGilbert (2017)
The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGirl Rising (2013)
Nine filmmakers each profile a young girl from a different part of the world to weave a global tapestry of youth in the 21st century.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisStruggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski (2018)
Artists in LA discover the work of forgotten Polish sculptor Stanislav Szukalski, a mad genius whose true story unfolds chapter by astounding chapter.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisOh My God (2019)
Visual companion to the album Oh My God by Kevin Morby. Described by Morby as "half documentary and half dreamscape."
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Midland: The Sonic Ranch (2021)
In the Spring of 2014, three friends took 11 days out of their very separate lives to head down to the Sonic Ranch, a recording studio nestled along the dusty American side of the Rio Grande outside El Paso, Texas. The now Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling Midland was not so much a band as an experiment, fueled by an assortment of spirits (mostly tequila) and the possibilities painted in their imaginations.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
The Real Nolly (2023)
Helena Bonham-Carter narrates this explorative doc about Noele Gordon. Witness the rise & fall of a soapland queen with access to personal papers and never-before-seen pictures.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
14th (2026)
Revolves around the equal protection and citizenship-focused 14th amendment, which was ratified in 1868 in the turbulent era of Reconstruction and has been a contentious part of the American body politic ever since.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Coming SoonMovies like thisDi Sarno: The Story of Emilio’s Ballato (2025)
If you walk down Manhattan’s Houston Street, you probably won’t notice this restaurant — unless you wonder what all the people are standing in line for. It’s famous, yet most people have never heard about it.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
The Polizzi Project (2020)
When Australian artist Eolo Bottaro revives the lost Triform Goddess Isis, Polizzi's forgotten history revives. This gripping documentary captures the statue's creation, the town's awe, and the artist's unexpected bond with the Sicilian town.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Martin Scorsese, the Italian-American Master (2024)
Martin Scorsese is the unchallenged master of the cinematic quest for Italian-American identity. He has etched the cinematic image of the Sicilian mafiosi and the reality of America with incredible actors like DiCaprio and De Niro.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
This Is Me…Now (2024)
An intimate, fantastical and narrative-driven reflection of Jennifer Lopez's journey of self-healing and self-love in an immersive world where music and visuals intertwine, revealing the challenges faced and the triumphs achieved.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Lost Library of Herculaneum: The Race to Read the Ancient World’s Greatest Untouched Treasure (TBA)
A feature documentary about the Herculaneum scrolls, a collection of more than 1,800 ancient papyri carbonised by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
State of Grace (1990)
Hell's Kitchen, New York. Terry Noonan returns home after a ten-year absence. He soon reconnects with Jackie, a childhood friend and member of the Irish mob, and rekindles his love affair with Jackie's sister Kathleen.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
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What are the best movies like The Streets of "Mean Streets"?
The closest matches to The Streets of "Mean Streets" are Valentino: The Last Emperor (2008), American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince (1978) and Public Speaking (2011). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after The Streets of "Mean Streets"?
Start with Valentino: The Last Emperor (2008), the closest match to The Streets of "Mean Streets".
What is the highest-rated movie like The Streets of "Mean Streets"?
I Am Heath Ledger (2017), rated 7.4/10 by 233 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like The Streets of "Mean Streets"?
Come See Me in the Good Light (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like The Streets of "Mean Streets"?
Yes: Valentino: The Last Emperor (2008), American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince (1978) and Public Speaking (2011).
How are movies similar to The Streets of "Mean Streets" chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Streets of "Mean Streets", then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.