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Movies like Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do (2015)

The best movies like Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do (2015) are I Am Heath Ledger (2017), Come See Me in the Good Light (2025) and Gilbert (2017). If Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do 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. 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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  2. Come See Me in the Good Light (2025)

    In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  3. Gilbert (2017)

    The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  4. Chris Brown: Welcome to My Life (2017)

    This compelling Documentary moves beyond the spotlight and past the attention-grabbing headlines to give pop superstar Chris Brown a chance to tell his own story. New interviews with the international phenomenon reveal long-awaited answers about his passion for making music, his tumultuous and much publicized relationships, and the pitfalls of coming of age in the public eye. Also included is new concert footage, behind-the-scenes access, and special interviews from Usher, Jennifer Lopez, DJ Khaled, Mike Tyson, Jamie Foxx and others.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  5. Pamela, a love story (2023)

    In her own words, through personal video and diaries, Pamela Anderson shares the story of her rise to fame, rocky romances and infamous sex tape scandal.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. Love, Gilda (2018)

    Diaries, audiotapes, videotapes and testimonials from friends and colleagues offer insight into the life and career of Gilda Radner -- the beloved comic and actress who became an icon on Saturday Night Live.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. 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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  8. Supersonic (2016)

    Supersonic charts the meteoric rise of Oasis from the council estates of Manchester to some of the biggest concerts of all time in just three short years. This palpable, raw and moving film shines a light on one of the most genre and generation-defining British bands that has ever existed and features candid new interviews with Noel and Liam Gallagher, their mother, and members of the band and road crew.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. Whitney (2018)

    Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  10. Love, Antosha (2019)

    From a prolific career in film and television, Anton Yelchin left an indelible legacy as an actor. Through his journals and other writings, his photography, the original music he wrote, and interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues, this film looks not just at Anton's impressive career, but at a broader portrait of the man.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  11. The Curse of the Dragon (1993)

    A 1993 documentary film about Bruce Lee. The film includes interviews from some of his fellow students and opponents who worked alongside him in his movies.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. 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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  13. Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)

    Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home on Sesame Street. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary includes rare archival footage, interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. 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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  15. The Velvet Underground (2021)

    Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral history combines exclusive interviews with dazzling archival footage.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018)

    A deliciously scandalous portrait of unsung Hollywood legend Scotty Bowers, whose bestselling memoir chronicled his decades spent as sexual procurer to the stars.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. Matangi / Maya / M.I.A. (2018)

    Drawn from a never before seen cache of personal footage spanning decades, this is an intimate portrait of the Sri Lankan artist and musician who continues to shatter conventions.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. Love, Marilyn (2013)

    Using the book 'Fragments', which collects Marilyn Monroe's poems, notes and letters, and with participation from the Arthur Miller and Truman Capote estates who have contributed more material, each of the actresses will embody the legend at various stages in her life.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. 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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  20. Heart of a Dog (2015)

    Musician and performance artist Laurie Anderson reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother and her beloved dog.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  21. Barbara ou ma plus belle histoire d'amour (1973)

    In the early 70s, Barbara discovered herself backstage on her French tour. The artist plays with intimacy and camera glances. Between concerts, she talks to herself and the men in her life.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  22. The Nicole Brothers, Born To Climb (2020)

    This film by Yannick Bacher tells the passion of brothers Frédéric and François Nicole for climbing. Through the sites of Cuzzago (Italy), Zurich, Murg, Pelzli, Montreux, St-Loup, Yverdon-les-Bains, Saint-Triphon or Erde, we learn to know these 2 living legends better, their life choices, their philosophy... United by blood ties, those of fraternity but also by the same passion, that of the rock, of climbing. Fred made climbing history by pushing back the difficulty ladder in the discipline of bouldering. François him, founded a family and carried out a parallel professional career. But both have never stopped exploring, traveling and climbing.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  23. Hero's Journey: Myth or Delusion (TBA)

    A librarian explores the mythical landscape of a timeless storytelling concept and reveals a revelation about a critical key stage.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. Controlling Britney Spears (2021)

    Britney Spears has said that her conservatorship had become “an oppressive and controlling tool against her”. This New York Times investigation reveals much of how it worked, including an intense surveillance apparatus that monitored every move she made.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  25. Generation of Sound (TBA)

    Early rave documentary, filmed during rave's burgeoning mainstream appearance in the USA.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. Mylène Farmer - Dans Le Cœur Des Français (2021)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. Rudý dědek (2020)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. Дорога в облаках (1987)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  29. Dobroslav Chrobák (1982)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. Hana Zelinová (1995)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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What are the best movies like Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do?

The closest matches to Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do are I Am Heath Ledger (2017), Come See Me in the Good Light (2025) and Gilbert (2017). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do?

Start with I Am Heath Ledger (2017), the closest match to Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do.

What is the highest-rated movie like Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do?

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

What is the newest movie like Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do?

Come See Me in the Good Light (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do?

Yes: I Am Heath Ledger (2017), Come See Me in the Good Light (2025) and Gilbert (2017).

How are movies similar to Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do, 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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