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Movies like Godless in America (2006)

The best movies like Godless in America (2006) are The Unbelievers (2013), Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018) and I Am Heath Ledger (2017). If Godless in America 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. The Unbelievers (2013)

    Scientists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss travel the globe promoting a scientific worldview and the rational questioning of religious belief.

    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. I Am Heath Ledger (2017)

    The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  4. For the Love of Spock (2016)

    The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son: Adam.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  5. Being James Bond (2021)

    Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming 25th film No Time To Die, Craig shares his personal memories in conversation with 007 producers, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. The Irishman: In Conversation (2019)

    Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino in conversation about The Irishman.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. I Am Ali (2014)

    Unprecedented access to Muhammad Ali's personal archive of "audio journals" as well as interviews and testimonials from his inner circle of family and friends are used to tell the legend's life story.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  8. Looking for Richard (1996)

    Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. Ronaldo (2015)

    Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated figures in football. For the first time ever, the world gets vividly candid and un-paralleled, behind-closed-doors access to the footballer, father, family-man and friend in this moving & fascinating documentary. Through in-depth conversations, state of the art football footage and never before seen archival footage, the film gives an astonishing insight into the sporting and personal life of triple Ballon D'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his career. From the makers of ‘Senna’ and ‘Amy’, Ronaldo takes audiences on an intimate and revealing journey of what it’s like to live as an iconic athlete in the eye of the storm.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  10. 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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  11. Voyage of Time: The IMAX Experience (2016)

    A celebration of the universe, displaying the whole of time, from its start to its final collapse. This film examines all that occurred to prepare the world that stands before us now: science and spirit, birth and death, the grand cosmos and the minute life systems of our planet.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. Becoming Warren Buffett (2017)

    The story of the evolution of a boy from Nebraska who became one of the most respected men in the world, and the heroes who helped guide him along the way. By allowing access to his life and never-before-released home videos, Buffett offers a glimpse into his unique mind to help us understand what is truly important when money no longer has meaning.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. Naqoyqatsi (2002)

    A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. 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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  15. Girl Rising (2013)

    Nine filmmakers each profile a young girl from a different part of the world to weave a global tapestry of youth in the 21st century.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. Downloaded (2013)

    A documentary that explores the downloading revolution; the kids that created it, the bands and the businesses that were affected by it, and its impact on the world at large.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. 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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  20. He Named Me Malala (2015)

    A look at the events leading up to the Taliban's attack on the young Pakistani school girl, Malala Yousafzai, for speaking out on girls' education and the aftermath, including her speech to the United Nations.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  21. De reparto: retrato de un actor (2009)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  22. Orson Welles y Goya (2008)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  23. Albert Camus, la tragédie du bonheur (1999)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. The Cinema According to Dalí (2010)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  25. Cinéma, de notre temps: Mosso, mosso (Jean Rouch comme si...) (1999)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. L'album de famille de Jean Renoir (1956)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. gOD-Talk (2023)

    Explores the lives of seven Black Millennials – Atheist, Buddhist, Christians, Muslim, Ifa, and Spiritualist – and the challenges and discoveries with faith and spirituality.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. To Be Frank: Sinatra at 100 (2015)

    The life of Frank Sinatra, as an actor and singer and the steps along the way that led him to become such an icon.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  29. The Comeback (1980)

    After an absence of five years, six times Mr Olympia winner Arnold Schwarzenegger makes a comeback and attempts to take the World Body Building Championship for the 7th time.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story (2020)

    An in-depth profile of the life and career of Willy T. Ribbs - the controversial Black driver who shattered the color barrier of professional auto-racing and became the first Black qualifier in the storied history of the Indy 500.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Godless in America?

The closest matches to Godless in America are The Unbelievers (2013), Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018) and I Am Heath Ledger (2017). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Godless in America?

Start with The Unbelievers (2013), the closest match to Godless in America.

What is the highest-rated movie like Godless in America?

I Am Heath Ledger (2017), rated 7.4/10 by 233 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Godless in America?

gOD-Talk (2023) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Godless in America?

Yes: The Unbelievers (2013), Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018) and I Am Heath Ledger (2017).

How are movies similar to Godless in America chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Godless in America, 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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