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Movies like Happy Endings? (2009)

The best movies like Happy Endings? (2009) are Hot Girls Wanted (2015), X-Rated: The Greatest Adult Movies of All Time (2015) and Girl Model (2011). If Happy Endings? 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. Hot Girls Wanted (2015)

    A first-ever look at the realities of the professional “amateur” porn world and the steady stream of 18-to-19-year old girls entering into it.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  2. X-Rated: The Greatest Adult Movies of All Time (2015)

    The evolution of adult cinema through the most influential films in history, a journey that begins in the 1970s and ends nowadays. An in-depth analysis of the success of the most prestigious erotic films, their impact on industry and society, and their influence on cinema and contemporary culture.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  3. Girl Model (2011)

    A documentary on the modeling industry's 'supply chain' between Siberia, Japan, and the U.S., told through the experiences of the scouts, agencies, and a 13-year-old model.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  4. Orgasm 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

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  5. The Secret (2006)

    Interviews with leading authors, philosophers and scientists, with an in-depth discussion of the Law of Attraction. The audience is shown how they can learn and use 'The Secret' in their everyday lives.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. X-Rated 2: The Greatest Adult Stars of All Time (2016)

    Documentary sequel that offers a close-up look into the personal lives of the legendary porn stars who've survived the test of time and influenced popular culture. Blends rare interviews with erotic clips and additional appearances by Whoopi Goldberg, Steven Soderbergh and a host of adult stars, directors and trendsetters.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. 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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  8. Strip Down, Rise Up (2021)

    The feature documentary follows women of all walks of life, all ages and ethnic backgrounds, as they shed trauma, body image shame, sexual abuse and other issues locked in their bodies, and embark on a journey to reclaim themselves. The film also gives a rare window into the world of Pole artistry and expression.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God (2012)

    Alex Gibney explores the charged issue of pedophilia in the Catholic Church, following a trail from the first known protest against clerical sexual abuse in the United States and all way to the Vatican.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  10. S4: The Bob Lazar Story (2026)

    Over 35 years after Bob Lazar's revelations, this documentary exposes secrets of a facility the government still denies. Featuring Lazar's testimony, recreations, and new evidence, it reopens a case that continues to spark global curiosity

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  11. Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies (2020)

    The definitive documentary on the history of nudity in feature films from the early silent days to the present, studying the changes in morality that led to the use of nudity in films while emphasizing the political, sociological and artistic changes that shaped that history. Skin will also study the gender inequality in presenting nude images in motion pictures and will follow the revolution that has created nude gender equality in feature films today.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers (2025)

    Aileen Wuornos remains a rarity: a female serial killer. From childhood abuse to death-row revelations, this documentary revisits her life and crimes.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. DMT: The Spirit Molecule (2010)

    THE SPIRIT MOLECULE weaves an account of Dr. Rick Strassman's groundbreaking DMT research through a multifaceted approach to this intriguing hallucinogen found in the human brain and hundreds of plants, including the sacred Amazonian brew, ayahuasca. Utilizing interviews with a variety of experts to explain their thoughts and experiences with DMT, and ayahuasca, within their respective fields, and discussions with Strassman’s research volunteers, brings to life the awesome effects of this compound, and introduces us to far-reaching theories regarding its role in human consciousness.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer (1992)

    In this documentary, filmmaker Nick Broomfield follows the saga of Aileen Wuornos, a prostitute who has been accused of committing a brutal series of murders. Broomfield conducts interviews with Wuornos herself, and his crew films her trial as well as her interactions with religious fanatic Arlene Pralle, who gives Wuornos dubious advice and legally adopts her. The cameras also roll as the accused's attorney ignores the case at hand to negotiate a deal to sell his client's story.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  15. Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed (2007)

    The special focuses on how Star Wars is relevant today and the history that inspired it, and also makes various connections to Greek mythology. It consists of several interviews with well-known politicians, journalists, and critics, along with historical content and clips from all six of the Star Wars movies.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story (2025)

    Unravel the case of Utah therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, whose child abuse arrest with parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke exposed a twisted tale of manipulation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. Terms and Conditions May Apply (2013)

    Have you ever read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policies connected to every website you visit, phone call you make, or app you use? Of course you haven’t. But those agreements allow corporations to do things with your personal information you could never even imagine. This film explores the intent hidden within these ridiculous agreements, and reveals what corporations and governments are legally taking from you and the outrageous consequences that result from clicking “I accept.”

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. 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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  19. A 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

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  20. Aroused (2013)

    Get up close and personal with 16 of the most successful women in the adult film industry as they shed their clothes for an intimate photo shoot with director Deborah Anderson. As questions are asked, personal stories about their lives are revealed, from why they chose the business of sex to how they got into it in the first place. These porn stars have always been discreet about their private lives in the past, yet Anderson has a way of opening up a dialog allowing them to share more than just their naked skin on screen. Their true inner vulnerability is touching, yet the characters they have created are confident and intoxicating. Once you hear their stories, you'll never look at them in the same way again.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

  21. Putito (2014)

    Putito is a production with no specific genre, where reality and fiction blend through a testimony written by José Carlos Henríquez - a feminist activist and male prostitute who plays himself in the project. Available in a censored and uncensored version.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  22. It's Happening Right Here (2022)

    This documentary unveils the truth that sex trafficking can happen in every community in the U.S.. Awareness about online grooming, sextortion, and trafficking, along with preventative tools, are examined through interviews with law enforcement, technology experts, and survivors. Despite the darkness of this crime, hope can be found in the organizations fighting to end trafficking and those sharing their experiences to protect others.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  23. Sexarbeiterin (2016)

    Documentary on the daily life of a sexual masseuse in Berlin.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004)

    A documentary filmmaker befriends children living in Calcutta's red-light district and teaches them photography, offering them a chance to pursue a better future beyond their difficult circumstances.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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  25. Caitlin Hanna: Trafficked in Belfast (2026)

    Documentary film revealing how the sudden death of a 21-year-old woman fuelled a police investigation that exposed a hidden criminal underworld operating in Northern Ireland.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. Stopping Traffic: The Movement to End Sex Trafficking (2017)

    With the instant reach of social media and explosion in cyber porn, a child sex slave can be purchased online and delivered to a customer more quickly than a pizza. Stopping Traffic: The Movement to End Sex Trafficking starts the conversation on a taboo topic – with raw images of life on the streets, heart-pounding rescues and gut-wrenching, personal stories – ultimately offering a story of hope and empowerment, with the goal of engaging others in launching a movement to end modern-day slavery. With 27 million victims, human trafficking is the 2nd largest criminal enterprise in the world. Not just a back-alley enterprise in underdeveloped regions, it’s also prevalent in the U.S. and industrial nations. Stopping Traffic takes an unflinching, first-hand look at this shadowy underworld, telling the shocking story through the eyes of survivors, veteran activists, front-line rescue organizations and celebrities who support the cause, including Dolph Lundgren and Jeannie Mai.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. Les Filles sans joie des petites routes (2025)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. Mr. Trump, Pardon the Interruption (2019)

    An analysis of the impact on the United States Latino community of immigration policies promoted by President Donald Trump.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  29. Against Pornography: Andrea Dworkin (1991)

    Radical feminist Andrea Dworkin's expose on the pornography industry.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. Guaicurus Street (2019)

    A red-light district in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The camera is admitted into a "running house". Love for sale looks like a routine, dreary assembly line exercise here, sometimes almost like a comedy.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Happy Endings??

The closest matches to Happy Endings? are Hot Girls Wanted (2015), X-Rated: The Greatest Adult Movies of All Time (2015) and Girl Model (2011). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Happy Endings??

Start with Hot Girls Wanted (2015), the closest match to Happy Endings?.

What is the highest-rated movie like Happy Endings??

Terms and Conditions May Apply (2013), rated 7.0/10 by 204 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Happy Endings??

A Toxic Love Story (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Happy Endings??

Yes: Hot Girls Wanted (2015), X-Rated: The Greatest Adult Movies of All Time (2015) and Girl Model (2011).

How are movies similar to Happy Endings? chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Happy Endings?, 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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