15 Movies Like Starman

Loved Starman? 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.

Africa Blood and Guts
#1

Africa Blood and Guts

A chronicle of the violence that occurred in much of the African continent throughout the 1960s. As many African countries were transitioning from colonial rule to other forms of government, violent political upheavals were frequent. Revolutions in Zanzibar and Kenya in which thousands were killed are shown, the violence not only political; there is also extensive footage of hunters and poachers slaughtering different types of wild animals.

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

Ennio
#2

Ennio

A portrait of Ennio Morricone, the most popular and prolific film composer of the 20th century, the one most loved by the international public, a two-time Oscar winner and the author of over five hundred unforgettable scores.

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

Being James Bond
#3

Being James Bond

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, Craig shares his personal memories in conversation with 007 producers, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.

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

Ronaldo
#4

Ronaldo

Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated figures in football. For the first time ever, the world gets vividly candid and un-paralleled, behind-closed-doors access to the footballer, father, family-man and friend in this moving & fascinating documentary. Through in-depth conversations, state of the art football footage and never before seen archival footage, the film gives an astonishing insight into the sporting and personal life of triple Ballon D'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his career. From the makers of ‘Senna’ and ‘Amy’, Ronaldo takes audiences on an intimate and revealing journey of what it’s like to live as an iconic athlete in the eye of the storm.

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

Diego Maradona
#5

Diego Maradona

Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the personal life and career of the controversial football player Diego Maradona who played for SSC Napoli and Argentina in the 1980s.

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

Love, Antosha
#6

Love, Antosha

From a prolific career in film and television, Anton Yelchin left an indelible legacy as an actor. Through his journals and other writings, his photography, the original music he wrote, and interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues, this film looks not just at Anton's impressive career, but at a broader portrait of the man.

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

Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America
#7

Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America

To mark the recent thirtieth anniversary of Sergio Leone’s death, this documentary sets out to pay tribute to one of the great legends of world cinema. The singular artistic vision of Sergio Leone has transcended national borders, creating the Spaghetti Western genre and transforming the international cinematic panorama forever with his innovative stylistic and narrative solutions, which have now become part of the language of the movies. The film, which is enriched with precious archive footage from the Cineteca di Bologna, including rare audio recordings and film clips shot behind the scenes, sees for the first time the direct participation of the Leone family and has interviews both with Leone’s longtime collaborators and with icons of Hollywood who have been profoundly influenced by his work.

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

The Velvet Underground
#8

The Velvet Underground

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 history combines exclusive interviews with dazzling archival footage.

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

As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
#9

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 Starman.

National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe
#10

National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe

In one single, epic camera move we journey from Earth's surface to the outermost reaches of the universe on a grand tour of the cosmos, to explore newborn stars, distant planets, black holes and beyond.

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

Attitudini: Nessuna
#11

Attitudini: Nessuna

A portrait of the comic trio "Aldo, Giovanni e Giacomo".

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

Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey
#12

Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey

A look behind the lens of Christopher Nolan's space epic.

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

I Am Heath Ledger
#13

I Am Heath Ledger

The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.

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

The Captains
#14

The Captains

The Captains is a feature-length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed starship captains in the Star Trek franchise.

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

Gilbert
#15

Gilbert

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

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