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Movies like Joe Weider's Bodybuilding Training System, Session 8: Nutrition & Diet (1994)

The best movies like Joe Weider's Bodybuilding Training System, Session 8: Nutrition & Diet (1994) are Pumping Iron (1977), Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022) and David Byrne's American Utopia (2020). If Joe Weider's Bodybuilding Training System, Session 8: Nutrition & Diet 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. Pumping Iron (1977)

    Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young Lou Ferrigno.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  2. Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022)

    With mesmerizing footage and time lapses of animators at work, this behind-the-scenes special captures the artistry of a unique tale years in the making.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  3. David Byrne's American Utopia (2020)

    A filmed version of David Byrne's Broadway show, a unifying musical celebration that inspires audiences to connect to each other and to the global community.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  4. The September Issue (2009)

    A documentary chronicling Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour's preparations for the 2007 fall-fashion issue.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  5. Becoming Warren Buffett (2017)

    The story of the evolution of a boy from Nebraska who became one of the most respected men in the world, and the heroes who helped guide him along the way. By allowing access to his life and never-before-released home videos, Buffett offers a glimpse into his unique mind to help us understand what is truly important when money no longer has meaning.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. Lemmy (2010)

    Over four decades, Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has registered an immeasurable impact on music history. Nearly 65, he remains the living embodiment of the rock and roll lifestyle, and this feature-length documentary tells his story, one of a hard-living rock icon who continues to enjoy the life of a man half his age.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear (2022)

    Explore the evolution of Buzz Lightyear from toy to human in the making of Pixar’s Lightyear. Dive into the origin and cultural impact of everyone’s favorite Space Ranger, the art of designing a new “human Buzz,” and the challenges faced by the Lightyear crew along the way.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  8. High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special (2020)

    The cast of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” delivers an abundance of feel-good holiday cheer as they perform their favorite Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s songs and share their fondest holiday memories.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. 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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  10. Alone in the Wilderness (2004)

    Dick Proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the Aleutian Peninsula, in what is now Lake Clark National Park. Using color footage he shot himself, Proenneke traces how he came to this remote area, selected a homestead site and built his log cabin completely by himself. The documentary covers his first year in-country, showing his day-to-day activities and the passing of the seasons as he sought to scratch out a living alone in the wilderness.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  11. Avicii: True Stories (2017)

    Documentary about the arena-packing Swedish DJ, chronicling his explosive rise to fame and surprising decision to retire from live performances in 2016.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. The Last Waltz (1978)

    Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from The Band's incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured performances by Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, and other rock legends.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. I Am Ali (2014)

    Unprecedented access to Muhammad Ali's personal archive of "audio journals" as well as interviews and testimonials from his inner circle of family and friends are used to tell the legend's life story.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. 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 · both documentary

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  15. 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.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead (2011)

    Retrospective documentary about the making of the horror cult classic "The Return of the Living Dead."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. 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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  18. It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley (2025)

    Rising musician Jeff Buckley had only released one album when he died suddenly in 1997. Now, never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from those closest to him offer a portrait of the captivating singer.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life (2009)

    Darwin's great insight – that life has evolved over millions of years by natural selection – has been the cornerstone of all David Attenborough’s natural history series. In this documentary, he takes us on a deeply personal journey which reflects his own life and the way he came to understand Darwin’s theory.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon (2011)

    See Michael Jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in the feature-length tribute Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his record-breaking albums, groundbreaking music videos, mesmerizing dance moves and humanitarian efforts, his true story has never really been told...until now. This unprecedented look into the King of Pop's fascinating life includes all-new interviews with his mother Katherine Jackson as well as siblings Tito and Rebbie Jackson, his nephew Jaafar Jackson and niece Tahkyah brings plenty Jackson and Friends ends and music legends such as Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick and his 3 children and many more.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  21. WWE Power Series: Triple H (2014)

    Train like The Game with WWE Power Series: Triple H, an intense full-body fitness program based on the workouts that helped Triple H build one of the most recognizable physiques in sports entertainment. Designed by world-renowned strength coach Joe DeFranco and filmed at the WWE Performance Center, the program combines upper-body and lower-body strength training, conditioning, mobility, and cardio exercises into a complete workout system. Featuring customizable workout options and music-only mode, this program brings WWE-style performance training into your home.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  22. The Champion of the World (2019)

    Ten years after winning a world title in bodybuilding in Russia and becoming a star of said discipline in Mexico, Antonio Osta (43) leads a life of austerity in the Uruguayan rural town where he grew up. He resides there with his son Juanjo (17), a sensitive teenager who keeps him company and confronts him openly. Suffering from acute kidney disease which keeps him from competing professionally, Antonio is stuck in limbo, halfway between his glorious past and the impossibility of being who he once was. However, he is unwilling to give up his lifestyle, even if it kills him. In an attempt to reinvent himself, and seeking a better future for his son, Antonio plans a comeback to the Mexico bodybuilding scene, where he may relive his glory days.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  23. The Game Changers (2019)

    From the UFC Octagon in Las Vegas and the anthropology lab at Dartmouth, to a strongman gym in Berlin and the bushlands of Zimbabwe, the world is introduced to elite athletes, special ops soldiers, visionary scientists, cultural icons, and everyday heroes—each on a mission to create a seismic shift in the way we eat and live.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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  24. Cookery Hints AKA Cooking Tips (1957)

    Little film showing a few tips on how to present food graciously. The famous husband and wife cooking team, Fanny and John Cradock, are showing some of the ways to serve savouries. The presentation of the food is as important as the food itself.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  25. Adonis (2024)

    A hard-hitting documentary that tackles head-on a controversial but increasingly alarming subject: young men's obsession with the perfect body, and the use of performance-enhancing drugs to achieve it. Once the preserve of top-level athletes, the use of anabolic steroids has become endemic among teenagers and young men with a passion for bodybuilding. Daring to tackle head-on the taboo of male beauty standards, Adonis offers a field investigation into the heart of this muscle-building machine, questioning the reasons behind and the physical, psychological and social risks of this race to the perfect body. As he stages his own vulnerability, the filmmaker lifts the veil on the scale of the public health crisis that is looming.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. Masterclass Part 2: Skills and Tactics for Sport and Trad (2005)

    Are you tired of burning out on steep routes and unsure whether it’s due to lack of strength or poor technique? Do you still feel nervous about pushing above bolts or trusting your feet on slabs? If you’re fed-up with making the same old mistakes then why not settle the score using this two-part instructional video series, hosted by Britain’s leading climbing coach Neil Gresham. Whether you climb F5 or F7c, these films are packed with tips to help you improve every aspect of your climbing performance. Part 1 shows you how to develop your technique and how to train more productively and Part 2 shows you how to put it all together and get the most from yourself on the cliffs. There are right and wrong examples to help you identify your weaknesses and case studies from some of Britain’s best climbers. Those dream routes may be closer than you think and watching these films might be all you need to turn them into a reality.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. Richard Fontaine's Days of Greek Gods (1988)

    Richard Fontaine and Bob Mizer started the current exploration of the male nude in film and photography. The two shared ideas props and models and reinvented some of the sexual icons that we all still recognise today. The gladiator the sailor, the cowboy… Starting with posing-straps and graduating to nudes their "art studies" enlisted the talents of up-and-coming actors and bodybuilders. This film recalls that era.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. Solomon Yogalates: for weight loss (2005)

    Two dynamic exercise routines that will help you slim down, tone up and lose weight safely.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  29. Raquel: Total Beauty and Fitness (1984)

    Raquel Welch demonstrates a series of practical yoga exercises inspired by hatha yoga.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. Yoga Now: 10-minute A.M. Energizer (2005)

    Give the muscles a morning stretch with 10 minutes of hatha yoga.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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What are the best movies like Joe Weider's Bodybuilding Training System, Session 8: Nutrition & Diet?

The closest matches to Joe Weider's Bodybuilding Training System, Session 8: Nutrition & Diet are Pumping Iron (1977), Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022) and David Byrne's American Utopia (2020). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Joe Weider's Bodybuilding Training System, Session 8: Nutrition & Diet?

Start with Pumping Iron (1977), the closest match to Joe Weider's Bodybuilding Training System, Session 8: Nutrition & Diet.

What is the highest-rated movie like Joe Weider's Bodybuilding Training System, Session 8: Nutrition & Diet?

Avicii: True Stories (2017), rated 8.0/10 by 365 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Joe Weider's Bodybuilding Training System, Session 8: Nutrition & Diet?

Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Joe Weider's Bodybuilding Training System, Session 8: Nutrition & Diet?

Yes: Pumping Iron (1977), Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022) and David Byrne's American Utopia (2020).

How are movies similar to Joe Weider's Bodybuilding Training System, Session 8: Nutrition & Diet chosen?

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