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10 Best Movies Like Backstage at the White House

If you loved Backstage at the White House, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Becoming

Becoming

2020★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Backstage at the White House for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others....

#2
The Final Year

The Final Year

2018★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Backstage at the White House for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Featuring unprecedented access inside the White House and State Department, The Final Year offers an uncompromising view of the inner workings of the Obama Administration as they p...

#3
Love, Marilyn

Love, Marilyn

2013★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Backstage at the White House for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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 m...

#4
I Am Heath Ledger

I Am Heath Ledger

2017★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Backstage at the White House 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
Looking for Richard

Looking for Richard

1996★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Backstage at the White House for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."...

#6
That's Entertainment!

That's Entertainment!

1974★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Backstage at the White House for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history....

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