Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Friedkin Uncut List

• Burden of Dreams - A documentary exploring the challenges faced during the making of a film, similar to the struggles depicted in Friedkin Uncut.
• Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse - Documents the troubled production of Apocalypse Now, much like the insights into Friedkin's filmmaking process.
• The Kid Stays in the Picture - An autobiographical documentary about producer Robert Evans, exploring Hollywood's complexities.
• Jodorowsky's Dune - A documentary about a filmmaker's visionary project that never came to be, reflecting ambition and disappointment.
• American Movie - Focuses on an independent filmmaker's pursuit of his dream, echoing themes of passion and struggle.
• For the Love of Spock - A heartfelt documentary about Leonard Nimoy's legacy, similar in its exploration of a filmmaker's impact.
• Room 237 - Explores various interpretations of a classic film, reflecting on the depth of cinematic analysis.
• Filmworker - Focuses on Leon Vitali's devotion to Stanley Kubrick, paralleling themes of loyalty and artistic devotion.
• The Disaster Artist - A comedic take on the making of a notoriously bad film, showing behind-the-scenes drama and passion.
• Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation! - Explores the Australian exploitation film movement, similar in its retrospective style and passion for cinema.
• The Making of 'The Exorcist' - A direct exploration of the filmmaking behind one of Friedkin's most famous works.
• Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex-Drugs-and-Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood - Details the rise of new Hollywood filmmakers during the 1970s, paralleling Friedkin's career.
• Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel - Focuses on Roger Corman's unconventional filmmaking, highlighting the struggles of filmmakers in Hollywood.
• Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon - Explores the life of a famous Hollywood manager and the intricacies of the film industry.
• Making a Murderer - While a different genre, it explores the nature of storytelling and reality through a filmmaker's lens.
• The Act of Killing - A unique approach to documenting real-life figures in a cinematic way, exploring moral complexities.
• The Look of Silence - A companion piece to The Act of Killing; explores similar themes through a different lens.
• Won't You Be My Neighbor? - A documentary about a beloved figure in TV history, reflecting on the impact of television and film.
• The Last Movie - Dennis Hopper’s examination of filmmaking and the effect it has on local cultures resonates with Friedkin Uncut’s themes.
• Cameraperson - A documentary that blends personal narrative with a filmmaker's journey, much like Friedkin's reflections.
• The Thin Blue Line - Explores filmmaking as a method to uncover truth, resembling Friedkin's narrative-driven style.
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Includes whimsical and artistic filmmaking choices reminiscent of Friedkin's innovative style.
• The Fog of War - A deep dive into the human experience and decision-making captured through documentary filmmaking.
• The Square - Explores the life of activists in Egypt, blending reality and cinematic storytelling.
• Searching for Sugar Man - Documents the journey of discovery and cultural impact of a forgotten musician, similar to Friedkin's explorations.
• In the Dark of the Valley - Explores issues of personal struggle and survival, resonating with themes in Friedkin Uncut.
• The Fall of the House of Usher - Explores the nature of cinematic storytelling and adaptation, reflective of Friedkin's insights.
• The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance - Analyzes the intersections of myth and reality in filmmaking, akin to the discussions in Friedkin Uncut.
• My Scientology Movie - Uses a unique perspective and creative approach to examine a controversial subject like Friedkin’s films.
• 20 Feet from Stardom - Shines a light on often-overlooked contributors in music, paralleled in the exploration of creative voices.
• The70s - Explores the cultural impact of the 1970s through the lens of television and film, similar to Friedkin's era.
• 20th Century Women - A reflective take on the human experience and relationships, paralleling the themes in Friedkin’s work.
• The Devil and Daniel Johnston - Explores the life of a troubled artist, echoing the deep dive into creative struggles.
• Exit Through the Gift Shop - A documentary with a unique perspective on art and the people behind it, much like Friedkin's insights.
• Doomed! The Untold Story of Roger Corman's The Pit and the Pendulum - Explores the world of filmmaking and the challenges faced, reflecting a similar vibe to Friedkin Uncut.
• The Documentaries of Louis Theroux - A series that delves into various unique subcultures through a filmmaker's lens, akin to Friedkin's explorations.
• The Last Dance - A sports documentary with a cinematic style, reflecting ambition, legacy, and personal storytelling.
• Won't You Be My Neighbor? - Documentary focusing on the life and impact of Fred Rogers, similarly mindful of human connection.
• Won't You Be My Neighbor? - Explores the life and work of a significant public figure, akin to the cinematic reflections in Friedkin Uncut.