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10 Best Movies Like Happy Birthday to GNU

If you loved Happy Birthday to GNU, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Revolution OS

Revolution OS

2001★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy Birthday to GNU for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

REVOLUTION OS tells the inside story of the hackers who rebelled against the proprietary software model and Microsoft to create GNU/Linux and the Open Source movement....

#2
Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear

Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear

2022★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy Birthday to GNU for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Explore the evolution of Buzz Lightyear from toy to human in the making of Pixar’s Lightyear. Dive into the origin and cultural impact of everyone’s favorite Space Ranger, the art ...

#3
Ennio

Ennio

2022★ 8.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy Birthday to GNU for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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 auth...

#4
Keith Richards: Under the Influence

Keith Richards: Under the Influence

2015★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy Birthday to GNU for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A portrait of Keith Richards that takes us on a journey to discover the genesis of his sound as a songwriter, guitarist and performer....

#5
Gilbert

Gilbert

2017★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy Birthday to GNU for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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

#6
The Painter and the Thief

The Painter and the Thief

2020★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy Birthday to GNU for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

When two of artist Barbora Kysilkova’s most valuable paintings are stolen from a gallery at Frogner in Oslo, the police are able to find the thief after a few days, but the paintin...