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10 Best Movies Like He Named Me Malala

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

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#1
To Be Takei

To Be Takei

2014★ 7.2

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

Over seven decades, actor and activist George Takei journeyed from a World War II internment camp to the helm of the Starship Enterprise, and then to the daily news feeds of five m...

#2
Being James Bond

Being James Bond

2021★ 7.8

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

Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming 25th film No Time To Die, Cra...

#3
Jane Fonda in Five Acts

Jane Fonda in Five Acts

2018★ 7.2

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

Girl next door, activist, so-called traitor, fitness tycoon, Oscar winner: Jane Fonda has lived a life of controversy, tragedy and transformation – and she’s done it all in the pub...

#4
Girl Rising

Girl Rising

2013★ 7.0

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

Nine filmmakers each profile a young girl from a different part of the world to weave a global tapestry of youth in the 21st century....

#5
Adele One Night Only

Adele One Night Only

2021★ 7.8

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

A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special will also feature an exclusive i...

#6
RBG

RBG

2018★ 7.5

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

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg now 84, and still inspired by the lawyers who defended free speech during the Red Scare, Ginsburg refuses to relinquish her passionate duty, steadily fi...

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