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10 Best Movies Like Hype: The Obama Effect

If you loved Hype: The Obama Effect, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hype: The Obama Effect 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...

#2
Champs

Champs

2015★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hype: The Obama Effect for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary about the sport of boxing, as seen through the eyes of champions Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Bernard Hopkins....

#3
The U.S. vs. John Lennon

The U.S. vs. John Lennon

2006★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hype: The Obama Effect for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary on the life of John Lennon, with a focus on the time in his life when he transformed from a musician into an antiwar activist....

#4
A Plastic Ocean

A Plastic Ocean

2016★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hype: The Obama Effect for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary focused on plastic pollution in the world's oceans....

#5
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

2017★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hype: The Obama Effect for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution....

#6
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

1990★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hype: The Obama Effect for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary on the making of the three Godfather films, with interviews and recollections from the film makers and cast. This feature also includes the original screen tests of s...

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