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10 Best Movies Like Failure Is Not an Option

If you loved Failure Is Not an Option, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Apollo: Missions to the Moon

Apollo: Missions to the Moon

2019★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Failure Is Not an Option for fans of Documentary & History. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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

#2
The Untold History Of The United States

The Untold History Of The United States

2012★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Failure Is Not an Option for fans of Documentary & History. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Oliver Stone charts the history of the United States from the Second World War to the present....

#3
Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo

Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo

2017★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Failure Is Not an Option for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

At the heart of the Apollo program was the special team in Mission Control who put a man on the moon and helped create the future....

#4
9/11: Inside the President's War Room

9/11: Inside the President's War Room

2021★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Failure Is Not an Option for fans of Documentary & History. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Experience the events of September 11, 2001 through the eyes of President Bush and his closest advisors as they personally detail the crucial hours and key decisions from that hist...

#5
Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home

Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home

2022★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Failure Is Not an Option for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

JB Smoove and Martin Starr host a celebration of 20 years of "Spider-Man" movies, from the Sam Raimi trilogy to Marc Webb's movies and the trio from Jon Watts....

#6
Ronaldo

Ronaldo

2015★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Failure Is Not an Option for fans of Documentary & History. 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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