15 Movies Like Batrachian's Ballad

Loved Batrachian's Ballad? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.

Pelé
#1

Pelé

Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé's extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero. Mixing rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary celebrates the legendary Brazilian footballer who personified football as art.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Batrachian's Ballad.

The Class of ‘92
#2

The Class of ‘92

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, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville). The film covers the period 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United's European Cup triumph.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Batrachian's Ballad.

The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
#3

The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing

Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Batrachian's Ballad.

Love, Marilyn
#4

Love, Marilyn

Using the book 'Fragments', which collects Marilyn Monroe's poems, notes and letters, and with participation from the Arthur Miller and Truman Capote estates who have contributed more material, each of the actresses will embody the legend at various stages in her life.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Batrachian's Ballad.

Seven Years in May
#5

Seven Years in May

One night seven years ago, Rafael came home after work and discovered that people he did not know had come looking for him. He immediately fled, without looking back. From that moment on, his life changed, as if that night had never ended. One evening, around an improvised fire near a factory, he decides to confide his journey to a stranger. Rafael’s intimate account meets the collective testimony of an entire nation oppressed by poverty, police repression and institutional corruption.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Batrachian's Ballad.

Heart of a Dog
#6

Heart of a Dog

Lyrical and powerfully personal essay film that reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother, her beloved dog, and such diverse subjects as family memories, surveillance, and Buddhist teachings.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Batrachian's Ballad.

Monster High: Welcome to Monster High
#7

Monster High: Welcome to Monster High

Monsters once lived in hiding—even from each other—because they were afraid they would be in danger if humans knew they existed. But Draculaura, the daughter of Dracula, along with her best ghoulfriends, dreamt of a school where everyone was welcome and accepted for who they are. Determined to make their dream come true, the ghouls travel the world on an epic adventure to recruit new students. But even in this amazing place, there's drama: a villainess zombie is spreading trouble rather than friendship, and every student must live with the fear that their secret will be revealed. Now the ghouls must save their school so that every monster has a place where they belong and their uniqueness is celebrated!

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Batrachian's Ballad.

Vini Jr.
#8

Vini Jr.

Vini Jr. has it all: talent, resilience and boldness. Follow his dancing, unpredictable feet on his inspiring journey to becoming a global soccer star.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Batrachian's Ballad.

In the Realms of the Unreal
#9

In the Realms of the Unreal

In the Realms of the Unreal is a documentary about the reclusive Chicago-based artist Henry Darger. Henry Darger was so reclusive that when he died his neighbors were surprised to find a 15,145-page manuscript along with hundreds of paintings depicting The Story of the Vivian Girls, in What is Known as the Realms of the Unreal, of the Glodeco-Angelinnian War Storm, Cased by the Child Slave Rebellion.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Batrachian's Ballad.

Seduced and Abandoned
#10

Seduced and Abandoned

SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their next feature film. Moving from director to financier to star actor, the two players provide us with a unique look behind the curtain at the world's biggest and most glamourous film festival, shining a light on the bitter-sweet relationship filmmakers have with Cannes and the film business. Featuring insights from directors Martin Scorsese, 'Bernando Bertolucci' and Roman Polanski; actors Ryan Gosling and Jessica Chastain and a host of film distribution luminaries.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Batrachian's Ballad.

A Plastic Ocean
#11

A Plastic Ocean

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

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Batrachian's Ballad.

Apocalypse in the Tropics
#12

Apocalypse in the Tropics

Through deep examination, this documentary from Oscar nominee Petra Costa explores the profound impact of evangelism on Brazil's political landscape.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Batrachian's Ballad.

As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
#13

As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Batrachian's Ballad.

Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
#14

Babenco: Tell Me When I Die

Besieged by cancer and nearing the end, the genius Argentine-Brazilian filmmaker Héctor Babenco (1946-2016) asks Bárbara Paz, his wife, for one last wish: to be the protagonist of his own death.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Batrachian's Ballad.

Brazil 2002: The Real Story
#15

Brazil 2002: The Real Story

A behind-the-scenes look at Brazil's 2002 World Cup-winning soccer team, with unseen footage and interviews with the players.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Batrachian's Ballad.