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Movies like Christiane F. und die Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo (2012)

The best movies like Christiane F. und die Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo (2012) are Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022), Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018) and Marvel's Behind the Mask (2021). If Christiane F. und die Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo 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. 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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  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. Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated (2017)

    A personal and intimate look into Demi Lovato's life as not only a regular 25 year old, but also one of the biggest pop stars in the world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Deliver Us from Evil (2006)

    Documentary filmmaker Amy Berg investigates the life of 30-year pedophile Father Oliver O'Grady and exposes the corruption inside the Catholic Church that allowed him to abuse countless children. Victims' stories and a disturbing interview with O'Grady offer a view into the troubled mind of the spiritual leader who moved from parish to parish gaining trust ... all the while betraying so many.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. Seduced and Abandoned (2013)

    SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their next feature film. Moving from director to financier to star actor, the two players provide us with a unique look behind the curtain at the world's biggest and most glamourous film festival, shining a light on the bitter-sweet relationship filmmakers have with Cannes and the film business. Featuring insights from directors Martin Scorsese, 'Bernando Bertolucci' and Roman Polanski; actors Ryan Gosling and Jessica Chastain and a host of film distribution luminaries.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. Deep Web (2015)

    Deep Web gives the inside story of one of the most important and riveting digital crime sagas of the century -- the arrest of Ross William Ulbricht, the 30-year-old entrepreneur convicted of being 'Dread Pirate Roberts,' creator and operator of online black market Silk Road. As the only film with exclusive access to the Ulbricht family, Deep Web explores how the brightest minds and thought leaders behind the Deep Web and Bitcoin are now caught in the crosshairs of the battle for control of a future inextricably linked to technology, with our digital rights hanging in the balance.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. 1 (2013)

    Set in the golden era of Grand Prix Racing '1' tells the story of a generation of charismatic drivers who raced on the edge, risking their lives during Formula 1's deadliest period, and the men who stood up and changed the sport forever.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. 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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  15. Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2019)

    Film adaptation of French economist Thomas Piketty's ground-breaking global bestseller of the same name: an eye-opening journey through wealth and power.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction (2013)

    An impressionistic portrait of the iconic actor Harry Dean Stanton comprised of intimate moments, film clips from some of his 250 films and his renditions of American folk songs.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. The Last Repair Shop (2024)

    In a warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain more than 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. Meet four unforgettable characters whose broken-and-repaired lives have been dedicated to bringing so much more than music to the schoolchildren of this city.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. Maradona by Kusturica (2008)

    A documentary on Argentinean soccer star Diego Maradona, regarded by many as the world's greatest modern player.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  21. Woodstock (1970)

    An intimate look at the Woodstock Music & Art Festival held in Bethel, NY in 1969, from preparation through cleanup, with historic access to insiders, blistering concert footage, and portraits of the concertgoers; negative and positive aspects are shown, from drug use by performers to naked fans sliding in the mud, from the collapse of the fences by the unexpected hordes to the surreal arrival of National Guard helicopters with food and medical assistance for the impromptu city of 500,000.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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  22. Married to the Game: The Real Inside Story of Death Row (2009)

    This is the story of the formation of Death Row Records, as told by one of the co-founding members of one of the world's biggest music empires.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  23. Pacific Vibrations (1970)

    Psychedelic surfer documentary. Also see http://encyclopediaofsurfing.com/entries/drugs-and-surfing

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. Nothing with Me When I Die, Those Who Owe Me I'll Collect in Hell (1981)

    An exercise in gentle voyeurism revealing glimpses of the secret side of Salvador, the capital city of the Brazilian state of Bahia, filming a derelict prostitution zone.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  25. Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth (1956)

    An educational film sponsored and distributed by the Los Angeles-based Narcotic Educational Foundation of America and directed by Gilbert Lasky with financial assistance of the Woman’s Relief Corps targets teachers as well as junior and senior high school students in the war on drugs. Narcotics are classified and effects of opiates, stimulants, and barbiturates are summarized and dramatized

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. Jailhouse Socrates (2017)

    A Finnish Prostitute and four Gangsters expose how the Drug Squad Police Chief commits crimes, rather than solves them. Is this corruption of an individual or a system?

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. Heroin(e) (2017)

    This documentary follows three women — a fire chief, a judge, and a street missionary — as they battle West Virginia's devastating opioid epidemic.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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  28. But... Seriously (1994)

    A documentary juxtaposing the events of the 20th century with the commentary of stand-up comedians.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  29. LSD: The Beyond Within (1986)

    This refreshingly frank and impartial study of the discovery and development of the notorious hallucinogenic drug is notably free of moral judgmental, and features contributions from such legendary heroes of psychedelia as Albert Hoffman - the Swiss scientist who discovered the drug - Aldous Huxley - author of 'The Doors of Perception' - Ken Kesey - author of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife (1994)

    A poetic look at the life and legacy of legendary author Philip K. Dick (1928-1982), who wrote over a hundred short stories and 44 novels of mind-bending sci-fi, exploring themes of authority, drugs, theology, mental illness and much more.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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What are the best movies like Christiane F. und die Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo?

The closest matches to Christiane F. und die Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo are Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022), Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018) and Marvel's Behind the Mask (2021). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Christiane F. und die Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo?

Start with Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022), the closest match to Christiane F. und die Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo.

What is the highest-rated movie like Christiane F. und die Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo?

Woodstock (1970), rated 7.6/10 by 307 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Christiane F. und die Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo?

The Last Repair Shop (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there German movies like Christiane F. und die Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo?

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