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10 Best Movies Like The Joy of Data

If you loved The Joy of Data, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
I Am Heath Ledger

I Am Heath Ledger

2017★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Joy of Data 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....

#2
Downloaded

Downloaded

2013★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Joy of Data for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary that explores the downloading revolution; the kids that created it, the bands and the businesses that were affected by it, and its impact on the world at large....

#3
For the Love of Spock

For the Love of Spock

2016★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Joy of Data for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son: Adam....

#4
Hawking

Hawking

2013★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Joy of Data for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The extraordinary story of the planet’s most famous contemporary scientist, told in his own words and by those closest to him. Made with unique access to Hawking’s private life, th...

#5
A Plastic Ocean

A Plastic Ocean

2016★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Joy of Data for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary focused on plastic pollution in the world's oceans....

#6
Love, Marilyn

Love, Marilyn

2013★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Joy of Data 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...

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