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Movies like The Life a House Built: The 25th Anniversary of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project (2008)

The best movies like The Life a House Built: The 25th Anniversary of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project (2008) are A Toxic Love Story (2026), S4: The Bob Lazar Story (2026) and The Class of ‘92 (2013). If The Life a House Built: The 25th Anniversary of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project 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. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows (1998)

    This documentary follows superstar Bret Hart during his last year in the WWF. The film documents the tensions that resulted in The Montreal Screwjob, one of the most controversial events in the history of professional wrestling, in which Vince McMahon, Shawn Micheals, and others, legitimately conspired behind the scenes to go against the script and remove Bret Hart as champion.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  5. Houston, We Have a Problem! (2016)

    The cold war, the space race, and NASA’s moon landing are landmark events that defined an era. But they are also fodder for conspiracy theories. In Houston, We Have a Problem! filmmaker Žiga Virc adds new material to the discussion on both fronts. This intriguing docu-fiction explores the myth of the secret multi-billion-dollar deal behind America’s purchase of Yugoslavia’s clandestine space program in the early 1960s.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Being James Bond (2021)

    Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming 25th film No Time To Die, Craig shares his personal memories in conversation with 007 producers, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir (2012)

    An interview with film director Roman Polanski conducted during his period of house arrest, discussing his life and work.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  10. Jim: The James Foley Story (2016)

    In August, 2014, a video of the public execution of American photojournalist James Foley rippled across the globe. Foley wore an orange jumpsuit as he knelt beside an ISIS militant dressed in black. That image challenged the world to deal with a new face of terror. And it tested one American family. Seen through the lens of filmmaker Brian Oakes, Foley’s close childhood friend, Jim takes us from small-town New England to the adrenaline-fueled front lines of Libya and Syria, where Foley pushed the limits of danger to report on the plight of civilians impacted by war.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  11. Voyeur (2017)

    Legendary journalist Gay Talese unmasks a motel owner who spied on his guests for decades. But his bombshell story soon becomes a scandal of its own.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

  12. 49 Up (2006)

    49 Up is the seventh film in a series of landmark documentaries that began 42 years ago when UK-based Granada's World in Action team, inspired by the Jesuit maxim "Give me the child until he is seven and I will give you the man," interviewed a diverse group of seven-year-old children from all over England, asking them about their lives and their dreams for the future. Michael Apted, a researcher for the original film, has returned to interview the "children" every seven years since, at ages 14, 21, 28, 35, 42 and now again at age 49.In this latest chapter, more life-changing decisions are revealed, more shocking announcements made and more of the original group take part than ever before, speaking out on a variety of subjects including love, marriage, career, class and prejudice.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. My 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

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  14. Directed by John Ford (1971)

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

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  15. 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 · both documentary

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  16. Doomed! The Untold Story of Roger Corman's The Fantastic Four (2015)

    A history of the ill-fated 1994 production of “The Fantastic Four” that was executive produced by Roger Corman.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006)

    A documentary on the life of John Lennon, with a focus on the time in his life when he transformed from a musician into an antiwar activist.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye (2022)

    Join the likes of Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, Florence Pugh, and Vincent D’Onofrio as they reveal how Marvel Studios’ “Hawkeye” was conceived and created. Witness firsthand what it took to pull off the show’s pulse-pounding action set pieces, and discover how iconic characters from the pages of Marvel Comics such as Kate Bishop were adapted and brought to life for the six-episode series.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. Aquaman: Heroines of Atlantis (2019)

    Amber Heard and Nicole Kidman discuss their characters Mera and Atlanna.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. Beyond the Mat (1999)

    A heartfelt documentary focusing on the day-to-day lives of professional wrestlers, some on the rise, some on the wane, and others fighting for their lives.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  21. Mr. Deng Goes to Washington (2015)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  22. Government Cheese (2023)

    After years of overproduction, the Reagan administration unloads over 500 million pounds of surplus cheese on the American public in the 1980s. The pungent dairy product comes to be known as 'Government Cheese.'

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  23. Jimmy Carter Man from Plains (2007)

    A chronicle of the former president's tour recent for his book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid."

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. Under Construction (2023)

    Markku built a house for his family with his own bare hands like a strong man is supposed to do. He worked hard from dawn to dusk, so that his seven children would have a roof above their heads. Unfortunately, the task ended up being too hard and Markku burnt out. One day, he left his family and disappeared abroad. The filmmaker travels to his childhood home to face his father, who he never got to know properly. Together they build a steel gate in front of the unfinished house, and try to create a relationship between each other.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  25. Fabian's little Cart (2022)

    Fabian builds his house on an old cart that he will pull himself, with the plan to walk to Serbia. But then it turns out that building the cart in itself is quite a journey. Will the cart ever leave it's place?

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President (2020)

    This rockumentary-style presidential portrait shows how Jimmy Carter reinvigorated a post-Watergate America—with the music of the counterculture, including the Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Jimmy Buffett.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. Something's in Plains (2023)

    Following the news of President Jimmy Carter entering hospice care, his friends and family reflect on his impact on them and their town.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. Jimmy Carter (2002)

    Jimmy Carter ran for president on a wave of post-Watergate disaffection with Washington politics. But inexperience, inflation, recession, and the Iran hostage crisis, derailed his presidency dramatically. His crowning achievement, the Camp David Accords, created a framework for Middle East peace, inspiring his life since. The film traces his ascent from Plains, Georgia, to the Oval Office and explores the role of religion in his career. This is the first of two parts.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  29. Housing a Dream (2025)

    Housing a Dream follows Dutch visionary artist Joost Conijn as he builds his dream home—an unconventional, rotating house that turns with the help of a red bicycle mounted to its floor. By pedaling, Joost can orient the house to follow the sunlight, reflecting his work's delicate balance between function and poetry. Through his process, the film explores the philosophies shaped by a lifetime of craftsmanship, revealing how building a home can become a profound act of artistic creation.

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  30. Life as a House (2001)

    When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in small-time prostitution, and avoiding his father.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

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What are the best movies like The Life a House Built: The 25th Anniversary of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project?

The closest matches to The Life a House Built: The 25th Anniversary of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project are A Toxic Love Story (2026), S4: The Bob Lazar Story (2026) and The Class of ‘92 (2013). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Life a House Built: The 25th Anniversary of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project?

Start with A Toxic Love Story (2026), the closest match to The Life a House Built: The 25th Anniversary of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Life a House Built: The 25th Anniversary of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project?

Life as a House (2001), rated 7.1/10 by 468 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Life a House Built: The 25th Anniversary of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project?

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

Are there English movies like The Life a House Built: The 25th Anniversary of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project?

Yes: A Toxic Love Story (2026), S4: The Bob Lazar Story (2026) and The Class of ‘92 (2013).

How are movies similar to The Life a House Built: The 25th Anniversary of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project chosen?

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