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Movies like Unearthing (2018)

The best movies like Unearthing (2018) are All Eyez on Me (2017), Dalíland (2022) and I Am Heath Ledger (2017). If Unearthing hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. All Eyez on Me (2017)

    All Eyez on Me chronicles the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur, including his rise to superstardom as a hip-hop artist, actor, poet and activist, as well as his imprisonment and prolific, controversial time at Death Row Records. Against insurmountable odds, Tupac rose to become a cultural icon whose career and persona both continue to grow long after his passing.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Dalíland (2022)

    In 1973, a young gallery assistant goes on a wild adventure behind the scenes as he helps aging genius Salvador Dali prepare for a big show in New York.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  3. I 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

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  4. Brian Banks (2019)

    An All-American football player's dreams to play in the NFL are halted when he is falsely accused of rape and sent to prison.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. 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

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  6. For the Love of Spock (2016)

    The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son: Adam.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Wittgenstein (1993)

    A dramatization, in modern theatrical style, of the life and thought of the Viennese-born, Cambridge-educated philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, whose principal interest was the nature and limits of language. A series of sketches depict the unfolding of his life from boyhood, through the era of the first World War, to his eventual Cambridge professorship and association with Bertrand Russell and John Maynard Keynes. The emphasis in these sketches is on the exposition of the ideas of Wittgenstein, a homosexual, and an intuitive, moody, proud, and perfectionistic thinker generally regarded as a genius.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Goltzius & the Pelican Company (2012)

    Hendrik Goltzius, a late-16th-century Dutch printer and engraver of erotic prints, seduces the Margrave of Alsace into paying for a printing press to make and publish illustrated books.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. Becoming Bond (2017)

    The stranger-than-fiction true story of George Lazenby, a poor Australian car mechanic who, through an unbelievable set of circumstances, landed the role of James Bond despite having never acted a day in his life.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. The Vanishing of Sidney Hall (2018)

    Over the course of 12 years, and three stages of life, Sidney Hall falls in love, writes the book of a generation and then disappears without a trace.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. Life (2015)

    In 1955, young photographer Dennis Stock develops a close bond with actor James Dean while shooting pictures of the rising Hollywood star.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Rudy (1993)

    Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only half the size of the other players. But he had the drive and the spirit of 5 people and has set his sights upon joining the team.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. The Most Hated Woman in America (2017)

    The true story of Madalyn Murray O'Hair -- iconoclast, opportunist, and outspoken atheist -- from her controversial rise to her untimely demise.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. Breathe (2017)

    Based on the true story of Robin, a handsome, brilliant and adventurous man whose life takes a dramatic turn when polio leaves him paralyzed.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Jobs (2013)

    The story of Steve Jobs' ascension from college dropout into one of the most revered creative entrepreneurs of the 20th century.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. Mr. Turner (2014)

    Eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner lives his last 25 years with gusto and secretly becomes involved with a seaside landlady, while his faithful housekeeper bears an unrequited love for him.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Get On Up (2014)

    A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Gilbert (2017)

    The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. American: The Bill Hicks Story (2010)

    American: The Bill Hicks Story is a biographical documentary film on the life of comedian Bill Hicks.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. BlackBerry (2023)

    Two mismatched entrepreneurs – egghead innovator Mike Lazaridis and cut-throat businessman Jim Balsillie – joined forces in an endeavour that was to become a worldwide hit in little more than a decade. The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Unearthing?

The closest matches to Unearthing are All Eyez on Me (2017), Dalíland (2022) and I Am Heath Ledger (2017). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Unearthing?

Start with All Eyez on Me (2017), the closest match to Unearthing.

What is the highest-rated movie like Unearthing?

I Am Heath Ledger (2017), rated 7.4/10 by 233 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Unearthing?

BlackBerry (2023) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Unearthing?

Yes: All Eyez on Me (2017), Dalíland (2022) and I Am Heath Ledger (2017).

How are movies similar to Unearthing chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Unearthing, 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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