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10 Best Movies Like Rita, the Documentary

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

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#1
Supersonic

Supersonic

2016★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rita, the Documentary for fans of Documentary & History & Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Supersonic charts the meteoric rise of Oasis from the council estates of Manchester to some of the biggest concerts of all time in just three short years. This palpable, raw and m...

#2
The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground

2021★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rita, the Documentary for fans of Documentary & Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral hist...

#3
All Eyez on Me

All Eyez on Me

2017★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rita, the Documentary for fans of History & Music. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

All Eyez on Me chronicles the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur, including his rise to superstardom as a hip-hop artist, actor, poet and activist, as well as his imprisonment and pro...

#4
I Am Heath Ledger

I Am Heath Ledger

2017★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rita, the Documentary 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....

#5
Whitney

Whitney

2018★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rita, the Documentary for fans of Documentary & Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew...

#6
Gilbert

Gilbert

2017★ 6.7

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

The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried....

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