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Movies like Yukon Quest (2003)

The best movies like Yukon Quest (2003) are The Art of Flight (2011), Explorer: The Last Tepui (2022) and Bambi: A Tale of Life in the Woods (2024). If Yukon Quest hooked you with its documentary and adventure, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. 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 adventure & documentary

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  2. Explorer: The Last Tepui (2022)

    This documentary starring climber Alex Honnold and famous biologist Bruce Means document their expedition to the South American sky islands in search of new species and discoveries. Follows elite climber Alex Honnold and a world-class climbing team led by National Geographic Explorer and climber Mark Synnott on a grueling mission deep in the Amazon jungle as they attempt a first-ascent climb up a 1000 foot sheer cliff.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & adventure

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  3. Bambi: A Tale of Life in the Woods (2024)

    The life of Bambi, a male roe deer, from his birth through childhood, the loss of his mother, the finding of a mate, the lessons he learns from his father, and the experience he gains about the dangers posed by human hunters in the forest.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & adventure

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  4. The Dawn Wall (2017)

    In an unbelievable story of perseverance, free climber Tommy Caldwell and climbing partner Kevin Jorgeson attempt to scale the impossible 3000ft Dawn Wall of El Capitan.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & adventure

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  5. Maidentrip (2014)

    14-year-old Laura Dekker sets out on a two-year voyage in pursuit of her dream to become the youngest person ever to sail around the world alone.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & documentary

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  6. The Alpinist (2021)

    The life of Canadian mountain climber Marc-André Leclerc as he pushes the boundaries of climbing while on an expedition to Patagonia.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & adventure

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  7. Valley Uprising (2014)

    In the shady campgrounds of Yosemite valley, climbers carved out a counterculture lifestyle of dumpster-diving and wild parties that clashed with the conservative values of the National Park Service. And up on the walls, generation after generation has pushed the limits of climbing, vying amongst each other for supremacy on Yosemite's cliffs. "Valley Uprising" is the riveting, unforgettable tale of this bold rock climbing tradition in Yosemite National Park: half a century of struggle against the laws of gravity -- and the laws of the land.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & documentary

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  8. Free Solo (2018)

    Follow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, this would arguably be the greatest feat in rock climbing history.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & adventure

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  9. Atlantis Rising (2017)

    James Cameron and Simcha Jacobovici go on an adventure to find the lost city of Atlantis by using Greek philosopher Plato as a virtual treasure map.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & adventure

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  10. Trainwreck: The Real Project X (2025)

    A night of drunken chaos rocks a quiet Dutch town in this shocking documentary about a teen's birthday invite that accidentally went viral on Facebook.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

  11. 21 Up (1977)

    After another 7 year wait, director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born children from Seven Up! and 7 Plus Seven. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. 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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  13. 28 Up (1985)

    Just two years away from turning 30, participants in Michael Apted's documentary series are facing serious questions of identity and purpose, wondering whether they've found their place in the world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. Ex Libris: The New York Public Library (2017)

    A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution.

    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. 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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  17. 35 Up (1991)

    Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. 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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  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. Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026)

    Experience the meteoric rise of Oasis through rare footage and untold stories as the band reunites for Oasis Live '25, chronicling their journey from Manchester streets to global rock stardom.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Yukon Quest?

The closest matches to Yukon Quest are The Art of Flight (2011), Explorer: The Last Tepui (2022) and Bambi: A Tale of Life in the Woods (2024). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Yukon Quest?

Start with The Art of Flight (2011), the closest match to Yukon Quest.

What is the highest-rated movie like Yukon Quest?

The Dawn Wall (2017), rated 8.0/10 by 378 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Yukon Quest?

Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there French movies like Yukon Quest?

Yes: Bambi: A Tale of Life in the Woods (2024).

How are movies similar to Yukon Quest chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Yukon Quest, 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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