Movies like The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story (2019)
The best movies like The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story (2019) are Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer (2010), Studio 54 (2018) and WeWork: or The Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn (2021). If The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedEnron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)7.1/10 from 313 votes
- NewestBTS: THE RETURN (2026)Released 2026
Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer (2010)
An in-depth look at the rapid rise and dramatic fall of New York Governor Eliot Spitzer.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisStudio 54 (2018)
Studio 54 was the epicenter of 70s hedonism - a place that not only redefined the nightclub, but also came to symbolize an entire era. Its co-owners, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, two friends from Brooklyn, seemed to come out of nowhere to suddenly preside over a new kind of New York society. Now, 39 years after the velvet rope was first slung across the club's hallowed threshold, a feature documentary tells the real story behind the greatest club of all time.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWeWork: or The Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn (2021)
Explore the rise and fall of one of the biggest corporate flameouts and venture capitalist bubbles in recent years – the story of WeWork, and its hippie-messianic leader Adam Neumann.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBukowski: Born Into This (2003)
Director John Dullaghan’s biographical documentary about infamous poet Charles Bukowski, Bukowski: Born Into This, is as much a touching portrait of the author as it is an exposé of his sordid lifestyle. Interspersed between ample vintage footage of Bukowski’s poetry readings are interviews with the poet’s fans including such legendary figures such as Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Joyce Fante (wife of John), Bono, and Harry Dean Stanton. Filmed in grainy black and white by Bukowski’s friend, Taylor Hackford, due to lack of funding, the old films edited into this movie paint Bukowski’s life of boozing and brawling romantically, securing Bukowski’s legendary status.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGilbert (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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMoviePass, MovieCrash (2024)
Exploring the company founding and the implosion of the business by outside investors who took over the company, left it bankrupt and under investigation.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened (2018)
He promised supermodels and yachts, but delivered tents and cheese sandwiches. How one man engineered a music festival disaster.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChasing Happiness (2019)
From humble roots as pastor's sons in New Jersey, through their meteoric rise to fame, the Jonas Brothers' bond was unshakeable-until a surprising and painful breakup led Joe, Kevin and Nick down very different paths. With deeply personal interviews, previously unreleased footage and exclusive music, this is the Jonas Brothers as never seen before.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Kid Stays in the Picture (2002)
Documentary about legendary Paramount producer Robert Evans, based on his famous 1994 autobiography.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBRATS (2024)
In the 1980s, Andrew McCarthy was part of a young generation of actors who were set to take over Hollywood after a string of successful teen movies. However, when the New York magazine cover story in 1985 dubs them the Brat Pack, stars in the making suddenly find themselves losing control over the trajectory of their careers. Now, almost forty years later, McCarthy looks to reconnect with peers and co-stars so that together they can reflect on their respective legacies.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisEnron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)
A documentary about the Enron corporation, its faulty and corrupt business practices, and how they led to its fall.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisOrgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste (2022)
A sexual wellness company gains fame and followers, then members come forward with shocking allegations.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSteve Jobs: The Man in the Machine (2015)
When Steve Jobs died the world wept. But what accounted for the grief of millions of people who didn’t know him? This evocative film navigates Jobs' path from a small house in the suburbs, to zen temples in Japan, to the CEO's office of the world's richest company, exploring how Jobs’ life and work shaped our relationship with the computer. The Man in the Machine is a provocative and sometimes startling re-evaluation of the legacy of an icon.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisI Am Chris Farley (2015)
I am Chris Farley tells his hilarious, touching and wildly entertaining story - from his early days in Madison, Wisconsin, to his time at Second City and Saturday Night Live, then finally his film career (which included hits like Tommy Boy and Black Sheep). The film showcases his most memorable characters and skits from film and television and also includes interviews and insights from his co-stars, family and friends - including the likes of Christina Applegate, Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, Bob Odenkirk, Bob Saget and Adam Sandler.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel (2026)
Explore the formative years of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the profound influence of original bandmate Hillel Slovak.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisA Toxic Love Story (2026)
A string of threatening emails escalates into a revenge plot involving a newly married US marshal and his ex-girlfriend.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press (2017)
The courtroom and publicity battles between the superstar wrestler and the notorious website explode in a sensational trial all about the limits of the First Amendment and the new no holds barred nature of celebrity life in an internet dominated society.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLet It Be (1970)
A documentary chronicling the Beatles' rehearsal sessions in January 1969 for their proposed "back to basics" album, "Get Back," later re-envisioned and released as "Let It Be."
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBitconned (2024)
In this true-crime documentary, three guys exploit the freewheeling cryptocurrency market to scam millions from investors and bankroll lavish lifestyles.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Battered Bastards of Baseball (2014)
Hollywood veteran Bing Russell creates the only independent baseball team in the country—alarming the baseball establishment and sparking the meteoric rise of the 1970s Portland Mavericks.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBTS: THE RETURN (2026)
They're back! BTS gathers in LA to record their album "Arirang" in this documentary offering unprecedented access to the band as they enter a new era.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Japan (2016)
EXO PLANET #2 - The EXO'luXion was the second tour of South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO. The tour began in Seoul's Olympic Gymnastics Arena on March 7, 2015. The tour was officially announced in January 2015 with the first five dates in South Korea. The tour had 39 dates throughout Asia and five dates in North America.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Masked Scammer (2022)
Featuring interviews with his accomplices and victims alike, this deep dive explores how a master con man scammed French elites out of millions of euros.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas (2023)
Join RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook in this special cinematic cut, re-edited and remixed for the big screen. Watch new close-up angles and a whole new view of the entire concert, BTS Yet To Come in Busan. Featuring hit songs from across the group's career, including "Dynamite," "Butter" and “IDOL," plus the first concert performance of "Run BTS" from the group’s latest album Proof.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisRIIZE CONCERT TOUR [RIIZING LOUD] FINALE IN CINEMAS (2026)
The spectacular finale of RIIZE’s first world tour, which captivated 21 cities worldwide! Feel the roar of the crowd and the mind-blowing visuals, only in cinemas with immersive screens and vivid sound.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
ZEROBASEONE THE FIRST TOUR [TIMELESS WORLD] IN CINEMAS (2025)
Achieving significant milestones in their first year of debut and captivating 140,000 fans across 8 cities on their first world tour, ZEROBASEONE’s journey with ZEROSE takes center stage on the big screen in SCREENX, 4DX, and ULTRA 4DX where available. From iconic songs such as "In Bloom", "Feel the POP", and "GOOD SO BAD" to “Say My Name” and “Here I Am” from the show Boys Planet, behind-the-scenes footage that can only be found in the movie, to intimate interviews brimming with heartfelt feelings for ZEROSE, ZEROBASEONE’s groundbreaking performance is coming to the big screen.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
INFINITE 15TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT 'LIMITED EDITION' THE MOVIE (2025)
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
'N Sync 'N Concert (1999)
Ain't No Stopping Us Now/Second II None/Boys of Summer Tour live from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of (2015)
A behind-the-scenes look at the popular boy band, Backstreet Boys.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Snow Man 1st Stadium Live Snow World (2025)
Boy band Snow Man takes the stage with a high-energy performance in Japan, while sharing intimate interviews and backstage footage from rehearsals.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
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What are the best movies like The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story?
The closest matches to The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story are Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer (2010), Studio 54 (2018) and WeWork: or The Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn (2021). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story?
Start with Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer (2010), the closest match to The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story.
What is the highest-rated movie like The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story?
Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005), rated 7.1/10 by 313 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story?
BTS: THE RETURN (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story?
Yes: Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer (2010), Studio 54 (2018) and WeWork: or The Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn (2021).
How are movies similar to The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story chosen?
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