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Movies like Bill Morrison: The Film Archaeologist (2013)

The best movies like Bill Morrison: The Film Archaeologist (2013) are Aquaman: Heroines of Atlantis (2019), The Walking Dead: The Return (2024) and Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022). If Bill Morrison: The Film Archaeologist 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. 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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  2. The Walking Dead: The Return (2024)

    Stars of "The Walking Dead," Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira, walk down memory lane and visit iconic locations where pivotal moments between their characters, Rick and Michonne, were filmed.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  3. Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022)

    This special explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic roles. Director Deborah Chow leads the cast and crew as they create new heroes and villains that live alongside new incarnations of beloved Star Wars characters, and an epic story that dramatically bridges the saga films.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  4. The Irishman: In Conversation (2019)

    Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino in conversation about The Irishman.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  5. Game of Thrones: The Last Watch (2019)

    For a year, acclaimed British filmmaker Jeanie Finlay was embedded on the set of the hit HBO series “Game of Thrones,” chronicling the creation of the show’s most ambitious and complicated season. Debuting one week after the series 8 finale, GAME OF THRONES: THE LAST WATCH delves deep into the mud and blood to reveal the tears and triumphs involved in the challenge of bringing the fantasy world of Westeros to life in the very real studios, fields and car-parks of Northern Ireland. Made with unprecedented access, GAME OF THRONES: THE LAST WATCH is an up-close and personal portrait from the trenches of production, following the crew and the cast as they contend with extreme weather, punishing deadlines and an ever-excited fandom hungry for spoilers. Much more than a “making of” documentary, this is a funny, heartbreaking story, told with wit and intimacy, about the bittersweet pleasures of what it means to create a world – and then have to say goodbye to it.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007)

    The definitive 3½-hour documentary about the troubled creation and enduring legacy of the science fiction classic 'Blade Runner', culled from 80 interviews and hours of never-before-seen outtakes and lost footage.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. Maria by Callas (2017)

    Told through performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters and unpublished memoirs, the film reveals the essence of an extraordinary woman who rose from humble beginnings in New York City to become a glamorous international superstar and one of the greatest artists of all time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red (2022)

    A feature length documentary about the all-women team at the helm of Pixar's original feature, Turning Red. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Director Domee Shi and her core leadership crew, this story shines a light on the powerful professional and personal journeys that brought this incredibly comical, utterly relatable, and deeply heartfelt story to the screen.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  11. 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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  12. 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 · both documentary

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  13. Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025)

    The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood directors alongside Steven Spielberg, top shark scientists, and conservationists, the film uncovers the behind-the-scenes chaos and how the film launched the summer blockbuster, inspired a new wave of filmmakers, and paved the way for shark conservation that continues today.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey (2014)

    A look behind the lens of Christopher Nolan's space epic.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  15. Wick Is Pain (2025)

    Witness the never-before-seen footage and true story behind the John Wick phenomenon – from independent film to billion-dollar franchise.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000)

    A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. They'll Love Me When I'm Dead (2018)

    As his life comes to its end, famous Hollywood director Orson Welles puts it all on the line at the chance for renewed success with the film The Other Side of the Wind.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. The Director and the Jedi (2018)

    An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. Very Nice, Very Nice (1961)

    Arthur Lipsett's first film is an avant-garde blend of photography and sound. It looks behind the business-as-usual face we put on life and shows anxieties we want to forget. It is made of dozens of pictures that seem familiar, with fragments of speech heard in passing and, between times, a voice saying, "Very nice, very nice." The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. Nothing Like a Dame (2018)

    BBC Arena's documentary on the Dames of British Theatre and film featuring Maggie Smith, Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench and Joan Plowright on screen together for the first time as they reminisce over a long summer weekend in a house Joan once shared with Sir Laurence Olivier.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  21. Sexo en el plató (2007)

    How are the sex scenes filmed? What tricks are used to fake the desire? How do the interpreters prepare and feel? Spanish actors and directors talk about the most intimate side of acting, about the tricks and work methods when narrating exposed sex. In Spain the general rule is that there are no rules. Each film, each interpreter, faces it in very different ways.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  22. Gonzalo Suárez: Sam Peckinpah, director salvaje (2011)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  23. Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings' (2001)

    The making of Peter Jackson's adaptation of Tolkien's classic work.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened (2009)

    30 years after Fawlty Towers (1975) ended, Stephen Fry narrates a documentary about the making of this classic sitcom.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  25. "A Good Man" (2026)

    An exploration of masculinity through a close-knit Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community built on brotherhood and faith.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. ENHYPEN [WALK THE LINE SUMMER EDITION] IN CINEMAS (2026)

    Experience ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR 'WALK THE LINE' IN JAPAN – SUMMER EDITION on the big screen! From their very first meeting to the global stage they command today, ENHYPEN's journey is one of growth, unity, and connection. Rising to million-seller status within a year, achieving a record-breaking Tokyo Dome debut, earning their first grand prize in 2025, and delivering a headline-making performance at Coachella, the group's success has been shaped by the powerful bond they share with ENGENEs. This concert film captures that bond in full: electrifying live performances, the intensity of rehearsals, candid moments behind the scenes, and the everyday lives of the members as they travel through Japan in the heat of summer. More than a concert, it is a celebration of connection, a line that continues to extend forward, carrying ENHYPEN and ENGENEs toward the future, together.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. In Conversation with the Death King (2014)

    A short documentary featuring an interview with director Jörg Buttgereit.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. Behind the Music: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1999)

    Identifying the legacy and status of the iconic 1975 cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  29. Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)

    A chronicle of the production problems — including bad weather, actors' health, war near the filming locations, and more — which plagued the filming of Apocalypse Now, increasing costs and nearly destroying the life and career of Francis Ford Coppola.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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  30. Fritz Lang, le cercle du destin - Les films allemands (2004)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Bill Morrison: The Film Archaeologist?

The closest matches to Bill Morrison: The Film Archaeologist are Aquaman: Heroines of Atlantis (2019), The Walking Dead: The Return (2024) and Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Bill Morrison: The Film Archaeologist?

Start with Aquaman: Heroines of Atlantis (2019), the closest match to Bill Morrison: The Film Archaeologist.

What is the highest-rated movie like Bill Morrison: The Film Archaeologist?

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991), rated 7.9/10 by 447 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Bill Morrison: The Film Archaeologist?

ENHYPEN [WALK THE LINE SUMMER EDITION] IN CINEMAS (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Bill Morrison: The Film Archaeologist?

Yes: Aquaman: Heroines of Atlantis (2019), The Walking Dead: The Return (2024) and Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022).

How are movies similar to Bill Morrison: The Film Archaeologist chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Bill Morrison: The Film Archaeologist, 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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