Movies like Playboy: Women of Starbucks (2003)
The best movies like Playboy: Women of Starbucks (2003) are I Am Ali (2014), Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018) and David Lynch: The Art Life (2017). If Playboy: Women of Starbucks hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

Quick picks
- Highest ratedI Am Heath Ledger (2017)7.4/10 from 233 votes
- NewestGuillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022)Released 2022
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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisScotty 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDavid Lynch: The Art Life (2017)
An intimate journey through the formative years of David Lynch's life. From his idyllic upbringing in small town America to the dark streets of Philadelphia, we follow Lynch as he traces the events that have helped to shape one of cinema's most enigmatic directors.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
Go behind the scenes with stars, puppeteers and creators as they bring Jim Henson's magical world of Thra back to life in a sweeping fantasy series.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisI 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSkin: 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKaty Perry: Part of Me (2012)
Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal talent of a girl who remained true to herself and her vision in order to achieve her dreams. Featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews, personal moments between Katy and her friends, and all-access footage of rehearsals, choreography, Katy’s signature style and more, Katy Perry: Part of Me reveals the singer’s unwavering belief that if you can be yourself, then you can be anything.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPower of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2017)
This documentary looks to forge the greatest, most definitive, documentary on everything He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, She-Ra, the live action movie, New Adventures of He-Man, the 200x series and much more! They delve into the toys, comics, cartoons, and movies from all eras by talking to the artists, creators, executives and actors who helped make it a reality.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNecessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics (2013)
A documentary detailing the epic Rogues' Gallery of DC Comics from The Joker and Lex Luthor, Sinestro, Darkseid and more, this documentary will explore the Super Villains of DC Comics.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNothing Like a Dame (2018)
BBC Arena's documentary on the Dames of British Theatre and film featuring Maggie Smith, Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench and Joan Plowright on screen together for the first time as they reminisce over a long summer weekend in a house Joan once shared with Sir Laurence Olivier.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHarry 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisElstree 1976 (2015)
A documentary about ten very different lives connected by having appeared onscreen wearing masks or helmets in Star Wars.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAbove Majestic (2018)
A look at the origins, history and conspiracies behind the "Majestic 12", a clandestine group of military and corporate figureheads charged with reverse-engineering extraterrestrial technology.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Mole: Undercover in North Korea (2020)
A real-life undercover thriller about two ordinary men who embark on an outrageously dangerous ten-year mission to penetrate the world's most secretive and brutal dictatorship: North Korea.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGuillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022)
With mesmerizing footage and time lapses of animators at work, this behind-the-scenes special captures the artistry of a unique tale years in the making.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOur Planet: Behind the Scenes (2019)
Years spent recording footage of creatures from every corner of the globe is bound to produce a bit of drama. Here's a behind-the-scenes look.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWho Are You, Charlie Brown? (2021)
Lupita Nyong'o narrates a documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz. Famous fans—including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Smith, and Al Roker—share its influence on them, and a new animated story finds Charlie Brown on a quest.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPlayboy: Wet & Wild IV (1992)
Enjoy the pleasures of summer all year round with this fourth red-hot installment in Playboy's best-selling series, featuring eleven of your favorite Playmates and a cast of stunning actors and actresses. Just add water and stir up the fun!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Playboy: Wet & Wild V (1993)
More H2O-themed vignettes.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Playboy Video Playmate Calendar 1993 (1992)
Profiles of Playboy Playmates.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Playboy: Wet & Wild III (1991)
"Join the festivities with over two dozen of your favorite PLAYBOY magazine Playmates as they soak the screen with sexy fun. ... it's an aquatic adventure you'll never forget!"
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Playboy Video Playmate Calendar 1994 (1993)
Profiles of Playboy Playmates.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Playboy Intimate Secrets: How Women Love to Be Loved (TBA)
How Women Love to Be Loved
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Crazy Nights (1978)
Somewhat crazy semi-documentary by director Joe D'Amato is a strange series of Burlesque performances from around the globe. Actress and dancer Amanda Lear hosts these mostly musical numbers designed to get people on stage.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Playboy Video Centerfold: Kara Monaco - Playmate of the Year 2006 (2006)
In 2004 Playboy traveled across the USA to find the hot, hotter and hottest Bartender Babes from your favorite hangouts. Lucky Orland, Florida, was where we found Kara Monaco and soon after that she became not only our DVD cover Model, but a featured cocktail shaker in Playboy’s pictorial ‘Women Behind Bars.’ 2005 was also a very good year for Kara when she was chosen Playboy’s Miss June – becoming a Centerfold darling and candidate for a certain other honor. No in 2006, we’d like to raise our glasses in a tantalizing toast to Miss Kara Monaco – Playmate of the Year. Wonder what 2007 will bring this breath taker?
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Playboy Video Centerfold: Jodi Ann Paterson - Playmate of the Year 2000 (2000)
Are you ready to meet the first Playmate of the Year for the new millennium? We hope so because Jodi Ann Paterson is abut to explode on the scene with an abundance of talent and sensuality. We knew she was something special when we discovered her on our countrywide Playmate Search 2000. As pure as the snowy mountain peaks that surround the small North-western community where she spent her childhood, this Oregon State University grad toned her sultry figure as an avid snowboarder and exercised her intellect at Eugene's CBS affiliate KVAL-TV. No stranger to the limelight, Miss October 1999 is a veteran of the Miss Teen Circuit, where she won the hearts of the judges with her Indonesian-born exotic beauty. Now she has arrived in Hollywood, where we expect her impressive combination of beauty and brains will surely pave the way for a fantastic future. We're just happy to be along as Jodi begins her rise to the top!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
21 Year Old Seung Ha's Secret Diary (2021)
A sexual film that revealed the activities of Seungha, who made her debut as an adult film actress after working as an idol singer.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Playboy: Women of Starbucks?
The closest matches to Playboy: Women of Starbucks are I Am Ali (2014), Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018) and David Lynch: The Art Life (2017). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Playboy: Women of Starbucks?
Start with I Am Ali (2014), the closest match to Playboy: Women of Starbucks.
What is the highest-rated movie like Playboy: Women of Starbucks?
I Am Heath Ledger (2017), rated 7.4/10 by 233 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Playboy: Women of Starbucks?
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Playboy: Women of Starbucks?
Yes: I Am Ali (2014), Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018) and David Lynch: The Art Life (2017).
How are movies similar to Playboy: Women of Starbucks chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Playboy: Women of Starbucks, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.




























