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10 Best Movies Like Anelka: Misunderstood

If you loved Anelka: Misunderstood, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Ronaldo

Ronaldo

2015★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Anelka: Misunderstood for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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 f...

#2
Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona

2019★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Anelka: Misunderstood for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the personal life and career of the controversial football player Diego Maradona who playe...

#3
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Anelka: Misunderstood for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Pa...

#4
Maradona by Kusturica

Maradona by Kusturica

2008★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Anelka: Misunderstood for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary on Argentinean soccer star Diego Maradona, regarded by many as the world's greatest modern player....

#5
I Am Heath Ledger

I Am Heath Ledger

2017★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Anelka: Misunderstood for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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

#6
Gascoigne

Gascoigne

2015★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Anelka: Misunderstood for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A feature length, theatrical documentary on the life of Paul Gascoigne, one of the greatest footballers that ever lived: delving deep into his psyche, vulnerabilities, fears and tr...

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