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10 Best Movies Like Armstrong

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

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#1
Apollo 11

Apollo 11

2019★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Armstrong for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A look at the Apollo 11 mission to land on the moon led by commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin....

#2
Apollo: Missions to the Moon

Apollo: Missions to the Moon

2019★ 7.3

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

National Geographic's riveting effort recounts all 12 crewed missions using only archival footage, photos and audio....

#3
Wormwood

Wormwood

2017★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Armstrong for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In this genre-bending tale, Errol Morris explores the mysterious death of a U.S. scientist entangled in a secret Cold War program known as MK-Ultra....

#4
Howard

Howard

2018★ 6.8

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

Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely through rare archival footage ...

#5
In the Shadow of the Moon

In the Shadow of the Moon

2007★ 7.5

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

Archival material from the original NASA film footage – much of it seen for the first time – plus interviews with the surviving astronauts, including Jim Lovell, Dave Scott, John Y...

#6
Ronaldo

Ronaldo

2015★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Armstrong 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...

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