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Movies like The Marquis De Sade: Pornographer or Prophet? (2002)

The best movies like The Marquis De Sade: Pornographer or Prophet? (2002) are Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars (2012), Unlocking Sherlock (2014) and Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows (1998). If The Marquis De Sade: Pornographer or Prophet? hooked you with its tv movie and documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars (2012)

    In 1997, Louis Theroux made a documentary about the world of male porn performers in Los Angeles. 15 years later, he returns to find a business struggling with the deluge of free porn on the internet. Louis revisits some of the original programme's contributors as well as meeting the latest crop of porn performers dreaming of porn stardom.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  2. Unlocking Sherlock (2014)

    Explore how writers Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss created the hit television sensation. Take a personal voyage through the versions of Holmes that have served as inspirations for the new series - the original stories, their factual origins, hundreds of film adaptations - to arrive at their thoroughly modern Sherlock. Moffat and Gatiss explain the challenges they encountered adapting the original adventures of the iconic super-sleuth. Go behind the scenes on the set of the hit television series, including interviews with actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and Lara Pulver, who talk about the reinvention of their fictional characters.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  3. Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows (1998)

    This documentary follows superstar Bret Hart during his last year in the WWF. The film documents the tensions that resulted in The Montreal Screwjob, one of the most controversial events in the history of professional wrestling, in which Vince McMahon, Shawn Micheals, and others, legitimately conspired behind the scenes to go against the script and remove Bret Hart as champion.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  4. Adele One Night Only (2021)

    A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special will also feature an exclusive interview with Adele by Oprah Winfrey from her rose garden, in Adele’s first televised wide-ranging conversation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  5. 4 Little Girls (1997)

    On September 15, 1963, a bomb destroyed a black church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four young girls who were there for Sunday school. It was a crime that shocked the nation--and a defining moment in the history of the civil-rights movement. Spike Lee re-examines the full story of the bombing, including a revealing interview with former Alabama Governor George Wallace.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014)

    A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel films, the Marvel One-Shots and "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. David Bowie: Five Years (2013)

    Featuring a wealth of previously unseen archive, this film looks at how Bowie continually evolved: from Ziggy Stardust to the Soul Star of Young Americans, to the ‘Thin White Duke’. It explores his regeneration in Berlin with the critically acclaimed album Heroes, his triumph with Scary Monsters and his global success with Let’s Dance. With interviews with all his closest collaborators, David Bowie - Five Years presents a unique account of why Bowie has become an ‘icon of our times’.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  8. The Godfather Family: A Look Inside (1990)

    A documentary on the making of the three Godfather films, with interviews and recollections from the film makers and cast. This feature also includes the original screen tests of some of the actors for "The Godfather" film, and some candid moments on the set of "The Godfather: Part III."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. Making The Witcher (2020)

    Journey into the extraordinary world of "The Witcher" — from casting the roles to Jaskier's catchy song — in this behind-the-scenes look at the series.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  10. Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey (2014)

    A look behind the lens of Christopher Nolan's space epic.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  11. Seven Up! (1985)

    A group of British children aged 7 from widely ranging backgrounds are interviewed about a range of subjects. The filmmakers plan to re-interview them at 7 year intervals to track how their lives and attitudes change as they age.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. Shawn Mendes: In Wonder (2020)

    A portrait of singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes' life, chronicling the past few years of his rise and journey.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert (2022)

    On the 30th of January, 1969, the Beatles performed an unannounced concert from the rooftop of their Apple Corps headquarters at Savile Row, within central London's office and fashion district. Experience the final and unforgettable iconic performance of The Beatles in a special 60-minute presentation, digitally remastered into the image and sound quality of IMAX DMR technology.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. Iron Maiden: Rock In Rio (2002)

    Rock In Rio Festival 2001 - Iron Maiden headlines one of the biggest shows on Earth to a massive sell-out 250,000 crowd and a global TV audience of millions. The explosive two hour set, shot using 18 cameras and edited by Steve Harris, is Maiden at its best, performing their biggest show ever on the final date of their Brave New World Tour.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  15. Live Aid (1985)

    Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. David Byrne's American Utopia (2020)

    A filmed version of David Byrne's Broadway show, a unifying musical celebration that inspires audiences to connect to each other and to the global community.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. Roger Waters: Us + Them (2019)

    Filmed in Amsterdam on the European leg of his 2017 – 2018 Us + Them tour which saw Waters perform to over two million people worldwide, the film features songs from his legendary Pink Floyd albums (The Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, Animals, Wish You Were Here) and from his last album, Is This The Life We Really Want?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. 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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  19. No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad (2013)

    A documentary about the making of season five of the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes (2021)

    Serial killer Dennis Nilsen narrates his life and horrific crimes via a series of chilling audiotapes recorded from his jail cell.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  21. Marquis de Sade (1996)

    Based on the true story of the notorious Marquis de Sade. In 18th century Paris, an innocent beauty's search for her missing sister leads her into the deadly sensuous realm of the infamous Marquis de Sade. Imprisoned for his sordid crimes, the Marquis likewise has the beauty morally trapped... for she must help him complete his banned book of lust, or never learn the fate of her sister. It becomes a test of wills and wit, as the Marquis attempts to convert her to his deviously sexual philosophy. When the Marquis escapes his prison, she must follow him to his remote chateau of sin to finally discover her sister's fate, and to face her own.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  22. Borderless (2019)

    Chronicles the migrant crisis occurring in Europe and the consequences on both refugees and natives.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  23. Enfants Sorciers (TBA)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. The Habitation of Dragons (1992)

    Two brothers of totally different natures live in a small town in Texas. Since the death of their father they confront one another all the time for all kind of major and minor problems.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  25. The Great Post Road (1996)

    Road movie-style documentary about the Great Post Road (De Groote Postweg/Jalan Raya Pos). Pramoedya Ananta Toer (1925), one of the most important Indonesian authors of recent decades, wrote an essay about the Great Post Road at the request of director Bernie IJdis. This thousand-kilometer road across Java was built at the beginning of the last century under the leadership of the Dutchman Daendels and cost the lives of thousands of Indonesian forced laborers. Because Toer, as a former political prisoner, is restricted in his freedom of movement, the filmmakers act as his eyes and ears during a trip along the Post Road. During the journey, parallels between Indonesia in the past and present slowly unfold. In addition, as the film progresses, the grimness of Toer's situation and the situation in his country becomes palpable.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. Sex, Drugs & Bicycles (2020)

    The documentary that answers the question: is having month-long double paid vacations, no fear of homelessness, and universal health care the nightmare we've been warned about? The answer may surprise you.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. Shelby American (2019)

    Carroll Shelby came from humble beginnings working as a chicken farmer in rural Texas. He exploded into the auto-racing scene by beating all the top-tier drivers of the era and winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959. All while still wearing his chicken-overalls. Carroll had a heart condition that nearly killed him, forcing him to retire from racing. He started Shelby American and assembled a rag-tag team of hot-rodders to execute his vision of building groundbreaking sports cars like the Shelby Cobra. He also led Ford and the GT40 to multiple victories at Le Mans over Ferrari. Shelby’s cars, driven by the greatest drivers in the history of racing, cemented his legacy. He is the only man in history to win Le Mans as both a driver and a manufacturer. And is still the only American auto-manufacturer to win the World Manufacturing Championship.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. Quills (2000)

    In early 19th-century France, the Marquis de Sade is confined to an asylum where his forbidden writings continue to circulate beyond its walls. As the authorities tighten control, a clash unfolds between the Marquis’ unyielding imagination, the reformist ideals of the Abbé in charge, and the repressive measures of a doctor sent to silence him. Desire, power, and censorship collide in a battle over freedom of expression.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

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  29. A Thought of Ecstasy (2018)

    August 2019. Frank recognizes his own story of twenty years ago in a recently published book. He remembers Marie, with whom he had a relationship before she moved to the United States and disappeared from his life. Frank sets out in search of her and finds himself in a USA petrified by a heat wave and lost in suspicion and political paranoia. He heads into the desert in pursuit of Marie.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  30. The Skull (1965)

    Esoterica collector Dr Maitland buys an unusual skull from his ordinary source; the artifact is what remains of the Marquis De Sade. Much too soon, Maitland discovers that the skull is turning him into a frenzied killer.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

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What are the best movies like The Marquis De Sade: Pornographer or Prophet??

The closest matches to The Marquis De Sade: Pornographer or Prophet? are Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars (2012), Unlocking Sherlock (2014) and Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows (1998). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Marquis De Sade: Pornographer or Prophet??

Start with Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars (2012), the closest match to The Marquis De Sade: Pornographer or Prophet?.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Marquis De Sade: Pornographer or Prophet??

Quills (2000), rated 7.2/10 by 762 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Marquis De Sade: Pornographer or Prophet??

The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert (2022) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like The Marquis De Sade: Pornographer or Prophet??

Yes: Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars (2012), Unlocking Sherlock (2014) and Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows (1998).

How are movies similar to The Marquis De Sade: Pornographer or Prophet? chosen?

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