Movies like The Monday Night War - WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro (2004)
The best movies like The Monday Night War - WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro (2004) are Deep Water (2006), Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee (2016) and Tyson (2008). If The Monday Night War - WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro hooked you with its documentary and action, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedIndie Game: The Movie (2012)7.5/10 from 512 votes
- NewestTJPW Texas Stampede in Austin ~ Day 1 (2026)Released 2026
Deep Water (2006)
DEEP WATER is the stunning true story of the fateful voyage of Donald Crowhurst, an amateur yachtsman who enters the most daring nautical challenge ever – the very first solo, non-stop, round-the-world boat race.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee (2016)
The strange story of John McAfee, who went from millionaire software mogul to yogi, Kurtz-like jungle recluse to potential murderer, and most recently a prospective presidential candidate for the American Libertarian Party.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTyson (2008)
Director James Toback takes an unflinching, uncompromising look at the life of Mike Tyson--almost solely from the perspective of the man himself. TYSON alternates between the controversial boxer addressing the camera and shots of the champion's fights to create an arresting picture of the man.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSpider-Man 2: Making the Amazing (2004)
A comprehensive 12-part documentary on the making of "Spider-Man 2," covering everything from pre-production to premiere.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisVan Gogh: Painted with Words (2010)
A drama-documentary presented by Alan Yentob, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role. Every word spoken by the actors in this film is sourced from the letters that Van Gogh sent to his younger brother Theo, and of those around him. What emerges is a complex portrait of a sophisticated, civilised and yet tormented man.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAll That Breathes (2022)
Against the darkening backdrop of New Delhi's apocalyptic air and escalating violence, two brothers devote their lives to protecting one casualty of the turbulent times: the bird known as the black kite.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisIndie Game: The Movie (2012)
Follows the dramatic journeys of video game developers as they create and release their games to the world. It's about making video games, but at its core, it's about the creative process, and exposing yourself through your work.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey (2000)
Documentary on the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee, with a focus on the production of his unfinished film Game of Death. Using interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, Lee aficionado John Little paints a portrait of the world's most famous action hero, concluding with a new cut of Game of Death's action finale, reconstructed from Lee's notes and recently-recovered footage.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisOperation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (2021)
An examination that goes beyond the celebrity-driven headlines and dives into the methods used by Rick Singer, the man at the center of the shocking 2019 college admissions scandal, to persuade his wealthy clients to cheat an educational system already designed to benefit the privileged.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTen Minutes Older: The Trumpet (2002)
Ten Minutes Older is a 2002 film project consisting of two compilation feature films entitled The Trumpet and The Cello. The project was conceived by the producer Nicolas McClintock as a reflection on the theme of time at the turn of the Millennium. Fifteen celebrated film-makers were invited to create their own vision of what time means in ten minutes of film.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Devil on Trial (2023)
Explore the first – and only – time “demonic possession” has officially been used as a defense in a U.S. murder trial. Including firsthand accounts of alleged devil possession and a shocking murder, this extraordinary story forces reflection on our fear of the unknown.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama
SnoozefestMovies like this20,000 Days on Earth (2014)
A semi-fictionalized documentary about a day in the life of Australian musician Nick Cave's persona.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisEinstein and the Bomb (2024)
What happened after Einstein fled Nazi Germany? Using archival footage and his own words, this docudrama dives into the mind of a tortured genius.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBeyond the Edge (2013)
A 3D feature film about Sir Edmund Hillary's monumental and historical ascent of Mt. Everest in 1953 - an event that stunned the world and defined a nation.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like this#AnneFrank. Parallel Stories (2019)
One single Anne Frank moves us more than the countless others who suffered just as she did but whose faces have remained in the shadows-Primo Levi. The Oscar®-winning Helen Mirren will introduce audiences to Anne Frank's story through the words in her diary. The set will be her room in the secret refuge in Amsterdam, reconstructed in every detail by set designers from the Piccolo Theatre in Milan. Anne Frank this year would have been 90 years old. Anne's story is intertwined with that of five Holocaust survivors, teenage girls just like her, with the same ideals, the same desire to live: Arianna Szörenyi, Sarah Lichtsztejn-Montard, Helga Weiss and sisters Andra and Tatiana Bucci. Their testimonies alternate with those of their children and grandchildren.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAshes and Snow (2005)
Ashes and Snow, a film by Gregory Colbert, uses both still and movie cameras to explore extraordinary interactions between humans and animals. The 60-minute feature is a poetic narrative rather than a documentary. It aims to lift the natural and artificial barriers between humans and other species, dissolving the distance that exists between them.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe True Cost (2015)
Film from Andrew Morgan. The True Cost is a documentary film exploring the impact of fashion on people and the planet.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDirty Wars (2013)
Investigative journalist, Jeremy Scahill is pulled into an unexpected journey as he chases down the hidden truth behind America's expanding covert wars, and examines how the US government has responded to international terrorist threats in ways that seem to go against the established laws of the land.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisShowbiz Kids (2020)
A documentary chronicling the shared experiences of prominent former child stars and the personal and professional price of fame and failure on a child.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSoaked in Bleach (2015)
Twenty years ago, Kurt Cobain was found dead of an apparent gunshot wound to the head. The world was told it was a suicide, but evidence would lead many people to believe it might be otherwise. The film investigates the possibilities that exist that Kurt Cobain's death might not have been a suicide, that the Seattle Police Department rushed their verdict, and the global media perpetuated lies and misinformation fed to them by Courtney Love that created the belief in many that Cobain killed himself—but when revealed to be lies—lead many to now question what happened.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSendai Girls' Pro-Wrestling in Shinjuku FACE ~Acceleration~ (2026)
Sendai Girls' Pro-Wrestling in Shinjuku FACE ~Acceleration~ was a professional wrestling event promoted by Sendai Girls' Pro-Wrestling, held on February 8, 2026, at Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
Stardom in Korakuen 2026 Feb. (2026)
Stardom in Korakuen 2026 Feb. was a professional wrestling event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom, held on February 28, 2026 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. In the main event, Konami defended the Wonder of Stardom Championship against Hina.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies (2026)
In the heart of Fort Kochi, three brothers and their crew of unlikely misfits stumble into the wild world of WWE-style costumed wrestling. What begins as a scrappy hustle soon explodes into a riot of masks, egos, and full-blown madness, all set against the backdrop of a city that never plays by the rules. But can their brotherhood survive when the real fight begins outside the ropes?
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
GCW: The Coldest Winter 2 (2024)
On February 3rd GCW presents The Coldest Winter 2 live on TrillerTV+. The event features GCW World Title Match where Blake Christian defends his title against Dark Sheik. Also in the lineup: Chris Bey vs Man Like DeReiss Nic Nemeth vs Matt Cardona Su Yung vs Santana Jackson Hammerstone vs Charles Mason
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
DDT Hybrid Performer 2026 ~Kaisei Takechi 2nd Anniversary Show~ (2026)
Hybrid Performer 2026 was a professional wrestling event promoted by DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT), commemorating the second anniversary of crossover star Kaisei Takechi's in-ring debut. It took place on February 22, 2026, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
Stardom 14th Goddesses of Stardom Tag League in Munakata (2024)
14th Goddesses of Stardom Tag League in Munakata was a professional wrestling event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom, held on November 2, 2024 at Munakata YURIX Event Hall in Munakata, Fukuoka, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
Stardom 14th Goddesses of Stardom Tag League in Miyazaki (2024)
14th Goddesses of Stardom Tag League in Miyazaki was a professional wrestling event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom, held on November 4, 2024 at UMK Sports Studio in Miyazaki, Kyūshū, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
Stardom Golden Week Fight Tour 2024 in Kochi (2024)
Golden Week Fight Tour 2024 in Kochi was a professional wrestling event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom, held on April 30, 2024 at CHRES Gymnasium at Kōchi, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
Stardom in Numazu 2024 (2024)
Stardom in Numazu 2024 was a professional wrestling event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom, held on April 13, 2024 at Kira Messe Numazu in Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
TJPW Texas Stampede in Austin ~ Day 1 (2026)
Texas Stampede in Austin ~ Day 1 was a professional wrestling event promoted by Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW), held on March 17, 2026 at Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas, USA.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama
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What are the best movies like The Monday Night War - WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro?
The closest matches to The Monday Night War - WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro are Deep Water (2006), Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee (2016) and Tyson (2008). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after The Monday Night War - WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro?
Start with Deep Water (2006), the closest match to The Monday Night War - WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro.
What is the highest-rated movie like The Monday Night War - WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro?
Indie Game: The Movie (2012), rated 7.5/10 by 512 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like The Monday Night War - WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro?
TJPW Texas Stampede in Austin ~ Day 1 (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like The Monday Night War - WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro?
Yes: Deep Water (2006), Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee (2016) and Tyson (2008).
How are movies similar to The Monday Night War - WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro chosen?
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