15 Movies Like Prinzessinnenbad

Loved Prinzessinnenbad? 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.

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
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Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

This special explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic roles. Director Deborah Chow leads the cast and crew as they create new heroes and villains that live alongside new incarnations of beloved Star Wars characters, and an epic story that dramatically bridges the saga films.

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

Thriller 40
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Thriller 40

Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.

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

Paris Is Burning
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Paris Is Burning

Where does voguing come from, and what, exactly, is throwing shade? This landmark documentary provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City's African American and Latinx Harlem drag-ball scene. Made over seven years, PARIS IS BURNING offers an intimate portrait of rival fashion "houses," from fierce contests for trophies to house mothers offering sustenance in a world rampant with homophobia, transphobia, racism, AIDS, and poverty. Featuring legendary voguers, drag queens, and trans women — including Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey, and Venus Xtravaganza.

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

Freedom to Love
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Freedom to Love

A sex education film dedicated to all forms of human sexuality.

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

Schumacher
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Schumacher

Through exclusive interviews and archival footage, this documentary traces an intimate portrait of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher.

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

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

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.

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

The Class of ‘92
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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 Prinzessinnenbad.

Triumph of the Will
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Triumph of the Will

A showcase of German chancellor and Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler at the 1934 Nuremberg Rally.

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

John Candy: I Like Me
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John Candy: I Like Me

Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.

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

Hitler: A Career
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Hitler: A Career

A keen chronicle of the unlikely rise to power of Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) and a dissection of the Third Reich (1933-1945), but also an analysis of mass psychology and how the desperate crowd can be deceived and shepherded to the slaughterhouse.

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

Heart of a Dog
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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 Prinzessinnenbad.

Anselm
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Anselm

This unique cinematic experience dives deep into an artist’s work and reveals his life path, inspiration, and creative process. It explores his fascination with myth and history. Past and present are interwoven to diffuse the line between film and painting, allowing the audience to be completely immersed in the remarkable world of one of the greatest contemporary artists, Anselm Kiefer. Wim Wenders shot this unique portrait over the course of two years in stunning 3D.

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

Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations
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Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations

Starting with a long and lyrical overture, evoking the origins of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, Riefenstahl covers twenty-one athletic events in the first half of this two-part love letter to the human body and spirit, culminating with the marathon, where Jesse Owens became the first track and field athlete to win four gold medals in a single Olympics.

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

He Ran All the Way
#14

He Ran All the Way

A crook on the run hides out in an innocent girl's apartment.

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

O.J.: Made in America
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O.J.: Made in America

A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fractured and divided nation.

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