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Movies like Mapping Perception

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  1. Fuck (2006)

    A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special (2020)

    Faced with a holiday cheer crisis, the North Pole knows there's only one person who can save the day: Santa's great friend Mariah Carey. The Queen of Christmas creates a fabulous and star-studded spectacular to make the whole world merry!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet (2020)

    The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Addressing the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, the film offers a powerful message of hope for future generations.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story (2025)

    Unravel the case of Utah therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, whose child abuse arrest with parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke exposed a twisted tale of manipulation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023)

    A short kid from a Canadian army base becomes the international pop culture darling of the 1980s—only to find the course of his life altered by a stunning diagnosis. What happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. A Brief History of Time (1991)

    Partly adapted from cosmologist Stephen Hawking's popular book about his theories of the universe, this in-depth documentary also presents Hawking's daily life as he deals with the ALS that renders him virtually immobile and unable to speak without the use of a computer. Hawking's friends, family, former classmates and peers are interviewed about not only his theories but the man himself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. 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

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  8. American Teen (2008)

    A documentary on seniors at a high school in a small Indiana town and their various cliques.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button (2009)

    A documentary about the making of David Fincher's 2008 film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Virtually every element in the evolution of the Fincher's film is documented here, from the project's attachment to numerous other directors during the 1990s, to its shoot in 2006 and 2007 in New Orleans, to its complex, CGI-intensive postproduction process.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. The Year Earth Changed (2021)

    Never-before-seen footage shows how our living in lockdown opened the door for nature to bounce back and thrive. Across the seas, skies, and lands, Earth found its rhythm when we came to a stop.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food (2023)

    Through revealing interviews with experts and victims' families, this gripping documentary examines the problem of deadly foodborne illness in the US.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Directed by John Ford (1971)

    A documentary about the life and films of director John Ford.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Motherless Brooklyn (2019)

    New York City, 1957. Lionel Essrog, a private detective living with Tourette syndrome, tries to solve the murder of his mentor and best friend, armed only with vague clues and the strength of his obsessive mind.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. Collapse (2009)

    From the acclaimed director of American Movie, the documentary follows former Los Angeles police officer turned independent reporter Michael Ruppert. He recounts his career as a radical thinker and spells out his apocalyptic vision of the future, spanning the crises in economics, energy, environment and more.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)

    Michael Moore comes home to the issue he's been examining throughout his career: the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans (and by default, the rest of the world).

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. 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

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  17. Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds (2020)

    This remarkable journey across our planet and universe explores how meteorites, shooting stars, and deep impacts have awoken our wonder about other realms—and make us rethink our destinies.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Diego Maradona (2019)

    Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the personal life and career of the controversial football player Diego Maradona who played for SSC Napoli and Argentina in the 1980s.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. Harmontown (2014)

    A comedic, brutally honest documentary following self-destructive TV writer Dan Harmon as he takes his live podcast on a national tour.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. An Inconvenient Truth (2006)

    A documentary on Al Gore's campaign to make the issue of global warming a recognized problem worldwide.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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What are the best movies like Mapping Perception?

The closest matches to Mapping Perception are Fuck, Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special, David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet.

How are movies similar to Mapping Perception chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Mapping Perception, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

Are there English movies like Mapping Perception?

Yes: Fuck, Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special, David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet.

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