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Movies like Intrigue in Instanbul: A Planet Explorer Special (1997)

The best movies like Intrigue in Instanbul: A Planet Explorer Special (1997) are Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022), For the Love of Spock (2016) and Marvel's Behind the Mask (2021). If Intrigue in Instanbul: A Planet Explorer Special 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. 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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  2. 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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  3. Marvel's Behind the Mask (2021)

    A documentary special that explores the power of identity behind the iconic superheroes we know and love today. These legendary Marvel creations and stories have not only reflected the world outside our window – they have become a reflection of our own identities and who we truly are.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  4. Earth: One Amazing Day (2017)

    An astonishing journey revealing the awesome power of the natural world. Over the course of one single day, we track the sun from the highest mountains to the remotest islands to exotic jungles.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  5. Looking for Richard (1996)

    Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. The Art of Flight (2011)

    Iconic snowboarder Travis Rice and friends redefine what is possible in the mountains. Experience the highs, as new tricks are landed and new zones opened, alongside the lows, where avalanches, accidents, and wrong-turns strike.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show (2014)

    “Showrunners” is the first ever feature length documentary film to explore the fascinating world of US television showrunners and the creative forces aligned around them. These are the people responsible for creating, writing and overseeing every element of production on one of the United State’s biggest exports – television drama and comedy series. Often described as the most complex job in the entertainment business, a showrunner is the chief writer / producer on a TV series and, in most instances, the show’s creator. Battling daily between art and commerce, showrunners manage every aspect of a TV show’s development and production: creative, financial and logistical.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  8. The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story (2019)

    A documentary chronicling Queen and Lambert's incredible journey since they first shared the stage together on "American Idol" in 2009.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. I Am Heath Ledger (2017)

    The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  10. 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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  11. Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present (2012)

    Performance artist Marina Abramovic prepares for a major retrospective of her work at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe (2008)

    In one single, epic camera move we journey from Earth's surface to the outermost reaches of the universe on a grand tour of the cosmos, to explore newborn stars, distant planets, black holes and beyond.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert (2022)

    On the 30th of January, 1969, the Beatles performed an unannounced concert from the rooftop of their Apple Corps headquarters at Savile Row, within central London's office and fashion district. Experience the final and unforgettable iconic performance of The Beatles in a special 60-minute presentation, digitally remastered into the image and sound quality of IMAX DMR technology.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. 180° South (2010)

    The film follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  15. 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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  16. Downloaded (2013)

    A documentary that explores the downloading revolution; the kids that created it, the bands and the businesses that were affected by it, and its impact on the world at large.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. South of the Border (2009)

    A road trip across five countries to explore the social and political movements as well as the mainstream media's misperception of South America while interviewing seven of its elected presidents.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. Sidney (2022)

    This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. TT3D: Closer to the Edge (2011)

    By vividly recounting the TT's legendary rivalries and the Isle of Man's unique road racing history, this 3D feature documentary discovers why modern TT riders still risk their lives to win the world's most dangerous race. The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is the greatest motorcycle road race in the world, the ultimate challenge for rider and machine. It has always called for a commitment far beyond any other racing event, and many have made the ultimate sacrifice in their quest for victory. A story about freedom of choice, the strength of human spirit and the will to win. It's also an examination of what motivates those rare few, this elite band of brothers who risk everything to win.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man (2018)

    One man’s journey to find meaning in Bill Murray’s many unexpected adventures with everyday people, rare and never-before seen footage of the comedic icon participating in stories previously presumed to be urban legend.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  21. The NHL: 100 Years (2017)

    A documentary chronicling the highs and lows of the first century of the National Hockey League, featuring interviews with noteworthy players, coaches and experts.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  22. It's Always About the Story: Conversations with Alan Ladd, Jr. (2016)

    During his career, Mr. Ladd has been an agent, studio head, and Academy Award-winning producer. In our film, he shares an intimate oral history of the trials, tribulations, heartbreak, and joy of bringing some of the most iconic and memorable motion pictures to the screen. Mr. Ladd has been associated with films that have garnered over 150 Academy Award nominations and 50 wins. He has green lit or produced such iconic motion pictures as Star Wars, Alien, The Right Stuff, Young Frankenstein Gone Baby Gone, and the Academy Award-winning best pictures, Chariots Of Fire and Braveheart.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  23. The Keepers of the Streak (2015)

    The NFL has staged 48 Super Bowls. Four photographers have taken pictures at every one of them. In KEEPERS OF THE STREAK, director Neil Leifer tells the story of this exclusive club, made up of John Biever, Walter Iooss, Mickey Palmer and Tony Tomsic. With their cameras, they have captured football's biggest game of the year for almost five decades.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. Treasures of the Anglo-Saxons (2010)

    In this hour-long documentary, Oxford academic Janina Ramirez tours the country in search of Anglo-Saxon art treasures. Her basic thesis - and it is a plausible one - is that we should not look upon their era as a "dark age" as compared, for example, to Roman times, but rather celebrate it as an age in which creativity flowered, especially in terms of artistic design as well as symbolism. She shows plenty of good examples, ranging from the Franks Casket to the Staffordshire Hoard, and the Lindisfarne Gospels.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  25. Charcot: Secret Poles (2016)

    The adventures and exploits of Jean-Baptiste Charcot (1867-1936), an intrepid scientist and explorer who laid the foundations of modern oceanography.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. Rosetta Comet Chaser: A Journey To The Origins Of Life (2015)

    On 12th November 2014 Philae lander achieved the 1st ever landing on a comet and became a Space celebrity overnight! This film takes viewers on this unique space odyssey, into deep space and behind the scene in the control room with scientists.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. Carlos: Terrorist Without Borders (1997)

    Documentary about Ilyich Ramírez Sánchez, aka "Carlos the Jackal", international terrorist.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. Diana: In Her Own Words (2017)

    Using home videos recorded by her voice coach, Diana takes us through the story of her life.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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  29. They Were Tito's Towns (2017)

    Following the death of Josip Broz Tito (1892–1980), one city in each of the six republics and two autonomous regions of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia had the honour to be named after the long-serving president. Having been chosen due to leftist ideas, proletarian character, industrialisation, urbanisation and modernity, they were often privileged. Now located across seven countries, not one of these cities is still named after Tito. We learn the stories of these cities from their residents who look back at the period under Tito’s name. Many of these stories are tragic since the majority of cities have been touched by war.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. The Unconquered (2017)

    The Institute of National Remembrance, Fish Ladder and Juice present “The Unconquered” – an animated film that shows the fight of Poles for freedom, from the first day of World War II to the fall of communism in 1989.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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What are the best movies like Intrigue in Instanbul: A Planet Explorer Special?

The closest matches to Intrigue in Instanbul: A Planet Explorer Special are Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022), For the Love of Spock (2016) and Marvel's Behind the Mask (2021). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Intrigue in Instanbul: A Planet Explorer Special?

Start with Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022), the closest match to Intrigue in Instanbul: A Planet Explorer Special.

What is the highest-rated movie like Intrigue in Instanbul: A Planet Explorer Special?

I Am Heath Ledger (2017), rated 7.4/10 by 233 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Intrigue in Instanbul: A Planet Explorer Special?

Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Intrigue in Instanbul: A Planet Explorer Special?

Yes: Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022), For the Love of Spock (2016) and Marvel's Behind the Mask (2021).

How are movies similar to Intrigue in Instanbul: A Planet Explorer Special chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Intrigue in Instanbul: A Planet Explorer Special, 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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