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Movies like The Picture House: The Story of Limerick's Cinemas (2019)

The best movies like The Picture House: The Story of Limerick's Cinemas (2019) are Seduced and Abandoned (2013), Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006) and Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022). If The Picture House: The Story of Limerick's Cinemas hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Seduced 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

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  2. Halloween: 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

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  3. Avatar: 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

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  4. Attack of the Hollywood Clichés! (2021)

    One-man armies, meet-cutes, casual strolls away from huge explosions — stars and industry insiders toast and roast these cinematic chestnuts and more.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  5. Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me (2023)

    From the heights of her modeling fame to her tragic death, this documentary reveals Anna Nicole Smith through the eyes of the people closest to her.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. Sidney (2022)

    This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. Justin 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

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  8. 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

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  9. Joker: Put on a Happy Face (2020)

    Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn why The Clown Prince of Crime is universally hailed as the greatest comic-book supervillain of all time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  10. The Class of ‘92 (2013)

    A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville). The film covers the period 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United's European Cup triumph.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  11. As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000)

    A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. Amazing 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

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  13. End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones (2003)

    A years-in-the-making documentary on the legendary punk band the Ramones. Through a mixture of archival footage, archival and new interviews with all members of the band's various lineups, and new interviews with a number of their contemporaries, the film traces the peaks and valleys the band experienced over the course of its 20-plus year career before disbanding in 1995.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin (2003)

    Brilliant, long in-the-works story of the life and art of the world's greatest comedian and the cinema's first genius, Charlie Chaplin. Produced, written and directed by renowned film critic Richard Schickel.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  15. A Toxic Love Story (2026)

    A string of threatening emails escalates into a revenge plot involving a newly married US marshal and his ex-girlfriend.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. A Decade Under the Influence (2003)

    A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of today's best filmmakers interview the influential directors of that time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. Los Angeles Plays Itself (2004)

    From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen takes viewers on a whirlwind tour through the metropolis' real and cinematic history, investigating the myriad stories and legends that have come to define it, and meticulously, judiciously revealing the real city that lives beneath.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. Billie 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

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  19. Casting By (2012)

    This essential new documentary pays tribute to the legacy of the late, legendary casting director Marion Dougherty and shines a light on one of the most overlooked and least understood crafts in filmmaking.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. S4: The Bob Lazar Story (2026)

    Over 35 years after Bob Lazar's revelations, this documentary exposes secrets of a facility the government still denies. Featuring Lazar's testimony, recreations, and new evidence, it reopens a case that continues to spark global curiosity

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  21. Cinema Perverso (2015)

    Before there were home video formats and the internet, the “Bahnhofskinos” (“Train station cinemas”) in West Germany regularly showed trash and erotica movies. Various filmmakers and especially contemporary witnesses recount in the documentary “Cinema Perverso – the wonderful and broken world of Bahnhofskino” their experiences and impressions.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  22. Cinema Cult (2026)

    A deep dive into the current state and business of independent cinemas operating in Manchester, UK. The declaration that "movie theatres are dying" gets tossed around a lot these days. But is that really the case? Let's find out.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  23. Closing Night (2021)

    Depicts the final hours and aftermath of the closing night of operations at the historic Bytowne Cinema — a Canadian theatre known for hosting various community events, screenings, and other cultural presentations over its extensive 32-year run.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. Borderless (2019)

    Chronicles the migrant crisis occurring in Europe and the consequences on both refugees and natives.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  25. Enfants Sorciers (TBA)

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  26. The Great Post Road (1996)

    Road movie-style documentary about the Great Post Road (De Groote Postweg/Jalan Raya Pos). Pramoedya Ananta Toer (1925), one of the most important Indonesian authors of recent decades, wrote an essay about the Great Post Road at the request of director Bernie IJdis. This thousand-kilometer road across Java was built at the beginning of the last century under the leadership of the Dutchman Daendels and cost the lives of thousands of Indonesian forced laborers. Because Toer, as a former political prisoner, is restricted in his freedom of movement, the filmmakers act as his eyes and ears during a trip along the Post Road. During the journey, parallels between Indonesia in the past and present slowly unfold. In addition, as the film progresses, the grimness of Toer's situation and the situation in his country becomes palpable.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. Sex, Drugs & Bicycles (2020)

    The documentary that answers the question: is having month-long double paid vacations, no fear of homelessness, and universal health care the nightmare we've been warned about? The answer may surprise you.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. Shelby American (2019)

    Carroll Shelby came from humble beginnings working as a chicken farmer in rural Texas. He exploded into the auto-racing scene by beating all the top-tier drivers of the era and winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959. All while still wearing his chicken-overalls. Carroll had a heart condition that nearly killed him, forcing him to retire from racing. He started Shelby American and assembled a rag-tag team of hot-rodders to execute his vision of building groundbreaking sports cars like the Shelby Cobra. He also led Ford and the GT40 to multiple victories at Le Mans over Ferrari. Shelby’s cars, driven by the greatest drivers in the history of racing, cemented his legacy. He is the only man in history to win Le Mans as both a driver and a manufacturer. And is still the only American auto-manufacturer to win the World Manufacturing Championship.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  29. Apollo Soyuz Mission Overview & Space Shuttle Mission Profile (1978)

    Produced by NASA contractor Rockwell International, this circa 1978 film was made shortly before the successful Apollo-Soyuz space mission. It is followed by a second film SPACESHIP EARTH showing on-going work on the new Space Shuttle. APOLLO-SOYUZ was created prior to the actual mission, and uses footage from prior Apollo missions and concept art. The film also shows the construction and assembly process for the Apollo side of the mission with Deke Slaton and crew shown. The docking module is shown at 1:52 and again at 2:43 when it was displayed at the 1973 Paris Air Show.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. The Origin of Miracles (2023)

    A nation's architect battles war and chaos to forge a country from the ashes—can he secure its future before freedom slips away?

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Picture House: The Story of Limerick's Cinemas?

The closest matches to The Picture House: The Story of Limerick's Cinemas are Seduced and Abandoned (2013), Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006) and Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Picture House: The Story of Limerick's Cinemas?

Start with Seduced and Abandoned (2013), the closest match to The Picture House: The Story of Limerick's Cinemas.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Picture House: The Story of Limerick's Cinemas?

Justin Bieber's Believe (2013), rated 6.9/10 by 213 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Picture House: The Story of Limerick's Cinemas?

A Toxic Love Story (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like The Picture House: The Story of Limerick's Cinemas?

Yes: Seduced and Abandoned (2013), Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006) and Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022).

How are movies similar to The Picture House: The Story of Limerick's Cinemas chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Picture House: The Story of Limerick's Cinemas, 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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