Movies like Grounded: Making The Last of Us (2013)
The best movies like Grounded: Making The Last of Us (2013) are How Videogames Changed the World (2013), Get Lamp (2010) and Atari: Game Over (2014). If Grounded: Making The Last of Us hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedSquid Game: Making Season 2 (2025)8.3/10 from 462 votes
- NewestGeorge A. Romero's Resident Evil (2025)Released 2025
- Same seriesGrounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II (2024)Grounded
How Videogames Changed the World (2013)
From Pong to Grand Theft Auto, Charlie Brooker delves into the history of videogames and pulls out a selection of its most significant titles. From Atari to Angry Birds, How Videogames Changed the World explores how interactive entertainment evolved from a penny arcade diversion into a medium that some believe is art, and shows how it is changing the way we work, communicate and, of course, play. Joined by Jonathan Ross, Dara O'Briain and gaming legends like Will Wright and John Romero, Brooker looks at how videogames have become the most progressive art form of the last 40 years. This humorous and insightful tour will surprise and entertain the uninitiated and dedicated gamers alike.
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Get Lamp (2010)
GET LAMP is a documentary about interactive fiction (also known as text adventures) filmed by computer historian Jason Scott.
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Atari: Game Over (2014)
The Xbox Originals documentary that chronicles the fall of the Atari Corporation through the lens of one of the biggest mysteries of all time, dubbed “The Great Video Game Burial of 1983.” Rumor claims that millions of returned and unsold E.T. cartridges were buried in the desert, but what really happened there?
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Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLeague of Legends Origins (2019)
Fans, experts and creators of “League of Legends” detail the game’s rise from free demo to global esports titan.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisInsert Coin (2020)
The oral history of a team of geeks and misfits in the back of a Chicago factory creating the biggest video games of all time. Midway Games pioneered the concept of live-action gaming, kick-starting a new arcade boom and grossing billions of dollars with hits like Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam. The documentary covers much of Mortal Kombats history, including the creation of fatalities and characters such as Liu Kang, Kitana, Johnny Cage and Scorpion.
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Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II (2024)
Learn directly from the team at Naughty Dog about what it took to bring the acclaimed sequel The Last of Us Part II to life, with a new behind-the-scenes look at development.
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From Bedrooms to Billions: The Amiga Years (2016)
A feature documentary that explores the influence of the Commodore Amiga and how it took video game development, music and publishing to a whole new level and changed the video games industry forever.
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Minecraft: The Story of Mojang (2012)
Minecraft: The Story of Mojang is a feature-length documentary that follows the young company over the course of its first year as their profile expanded across the world stage and into the homes of millions of gamers. Featuring insights from industry icons, journalists, tastemakers, and players profoundly impacted by the game, the film serves as a time capsule for one of this generation's most unorthodox success stories.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisVideo Games: The Movie (2014)
From executive producer Zach Braff and director Jeremy Snead, "Video Games: The Movie" is an epic feature length documentary chronicling the meteoric rise of video games from nerd niche to multi-billion dollar industry. Narrated by Sean Astin and featuring in-depth interviews with the godfathers who started it all, the icons of game design, and the geek gurus who are leading us into the future, "Video Games: The Movie" is a celebration of gaming from Atari to Xbox and an eye-opening look at what lies ahead.
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Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Story of Nintendo (2023)
Over 133 years in the making, from humble beginnings manufacturing 'Hanufuda' cards came one of the world's most recognized videogame companies, from the birth of Mario and Luigi to Donkey Kong and Zelda... to beating its competition and presenting itself as a platform for quality games and strong values. This is the story of Nintendo.
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Game Changers: Inside the Video Game Wars (2019)
The untold story of the personal battles that gave rise to the $100 billion video game industry and a 50-year-long, multi-generation epic featuring corporate coups, industrial espionage, secret burial grounds and the promise of unimaginable riches being just one cartridge away. The only constant through the saga is this: When you think you've won, you're actually at your most vulnerable.
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He Dreams of Giants (2019)
15 years after "Lost in la Mancha", Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe come back to follow Terry Gilliam's new (successful) attempt at filming "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote".
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Not for Resale (2019)
A feature-length documentary on local video game stores and the final days of physical media.
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GoldenEra (2023)
GoldenEra is a documentary that tells the story of the creation and legacy of the video game GoldenEye 007 (1997) for the Nintendo 64.
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The 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.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisEcstasy of Order: The Tetris Masters (2012)
A documentary that captures the greatest world record Tetris players as they prepare for the Classic Tetris World Championship. From the days of Thor Aackerlund and his historic victory at the 1990 Nintendo World Championships, right up to the present and Harry Hong's perfect "Max-Out" score, this documentary expertly chronicles over two decades of Tetris Mastery.
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Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSquid Game: Making Season 2 (2025)
From set designs to character arcs, get exclusive cast and director interviews on how Season 2 of the globally most-watched series was brought to life.
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Absolute CinemaMovies like thisEnding the Knight (2012)
A comprehensive look into how Director Christopher Nolan and his production team made "The Dark Knight Rises" the epic conclusion to the Dark Knight legend. These cover stunts and action, production/vehicle design, various effects, photography and shooting IMAX, sets and locations, sound design and music, story/character areas, cast and performances, and some general thoughts about the series.
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Gameplay: The Story of the Videogame Revolution (2015)
A feature documentary on the history of video games. From 'Pong', 'Pac Man' and 'Mario' to 'Call of Duty', 'Grand Theft Auto' and everything in between it tells the story of how this industry was created, by whom and where it is headed.
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Man vs Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of Nibbler (2015)
1984. One shiny quarter. 44.5 hours of continuous play. The race to be the first gamer in history to score one BILLION points. Until recently, Timothy McVey (not the terrorist) thought he had — for all these years — held the world record on Nibbler.
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Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGeorge A. Romero's Resident Evil (2025)
A documentary that brings to light the vision that director George A. Romero had for an adaptation of Resident Evil, using newly filmed interviews with those who were there, and unravels the secrets behind why it was never produced.
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From Bedrooms to Billions: The PlayStation Revolution (2020)
The PlayStation Revolution is an independent documentary feature film that uncovers the incredible story behind the creation of the Sony PlayStation. It is an essential watch for anyone interested in video games and the history of the biggest entertainment industry on earth. The film investigates why Sony decided to enter the video games business, when it was already dominated by both Nintendo and Sega, who not only produced their own hardware but made and published fantastic games. To compete, Sony would not only have to design and build a new piece of hardware, but they would have to find a way to persuade the game development industry to take a chance and develop games for it long before it even came out!
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Second Skin (2009)
Second Skin takes an intimate look at three sets of computer gamers whose lives have been transformed by online virtual worlds. An emerging genre of computer software called Massively Multiplayer Online games, or MMOs, allows millions of users to interact simultaneously in virtual spaces. Of the 50 million players worldwide, 50 percent consider themselves addicted.
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The New 8-bit Heroes (2016)
The New 8-Bit Heroes began after discovering childhood illustrations of a proposed game for the original Nintendo Entertainment System. Embarking on a quest with fellow creatives, Granato and his team set out to retrofit their skills to realize the abandoned ambition of developing a brand new, cartridge based game for the 30 year old console. What began as a novelty project about making a video game quickly shifts into an analysis of the relevance of the ambitions shed in our youth and an examination of what happens when we inject them into our adult lives.
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The Story Room: The Making of 'Lilo & Stitch' (2004)
The Story Room: The Making of Lilo & Stitch is a 2005 documentary that provides an in-depth exploration of the creative process and production behind Disney's 2002 animated film Lilo & Stitch. The documentary offers insights into the film's development, featuring interviews with the creators and showcasing concept art and storyboards.
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Sense8: Creating the World (2015)
Go behind the scenes and around the world with the "Sense8" cast and crew in this in-depth look at how the hit series is made.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisHideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds (2023)
A journey into the creative mind of the most iconic video game designer in the world. Featuring appearances from visionary artists Guillermo del Toro, Nicholas Winding Refn, Grimes, George Miller, Norman Reedus, Woodkid, CHVRCHES, this visually captivating documentary gives a rare insight into Hideo Kojima’s creative process as he launches his own independent studio.
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Jurassic Punk (2022)
Steve ‘Spaz’ Williams is a pioneer in computer animation. His digital dinosaurs of Jurassic Park transformed Hollywood in 1993, but an appetite for anarchy and reckless disregard for authority may have cost him the recognition he deserved.
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The World of 'The Dark Crystal' (1983)
A documentary which explores the making of Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal', which originally aired on PBS in the United States on January 9, 1983. This one-hour documentary details the technological innovations in the field of animatronics, art design, film making, and Henson's own brand of magic. Requiring 5 years of production, including over two years of pre-production, The Dark Crystal was inspired by the imagination of artist Brian Froud and conceived by scores of talented designers, builders, technicians, and performers. The World of the Dark Crystal shows how Jim Henson's Creature Shop in London and the Muppet Workshop in New York brought Brian Froud's art and Jim Henson's vision to life.
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Avatar Spirits (2010)
Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino, co-creators of the hit television series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, reflect on the creation of the masterful series.
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What are the best movies like Grounded: Making The Last of Us?
The closest matches to Grounded: Making The Last of Us are How Videogames Changed the World (2013), Get Lamp (2010) and Atari: Game Over (2014). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Grounded: Making The Last of Us?
People who watched Grounded: Making The Last of Us most often go on to How Videogames Changed the World (2013), Get Lamp (2010) and Atari: Game Over (2014).
What is the highest-rated movie like Grounded: Making The Last of Us?
Squid Game: Making Season 2 (2025), rated 8.3/10 by 462 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Grounded: Making The Last of Us?
George A. Romero's Resident Evil (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Is Grounded: Making The Last of Us part of a series?
Yes. It belongs to Grounded, which includes Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II (2024).
Are there English movies like Grounded: Making The Last of Us?
Yes: How Videogames Changed the World (2013), Get Lamp (2010) and Atari: Game Over (2014).
How are movies similar to Grounded: Making The Last of Us chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Grounded: Making The Last of Us, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.