Movies like Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood: 20 to watch next
If you loved Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003) — a documentary and history film directed by Kenneth Bowser — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like cinema on cinema, movie business and 1970s. 4 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound 2019★ 6.9
Shares: Documentary, History
The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Attack of the Hollywood Clichés! 2021★ 6.0
Shares: Documentary
One-man armies, meet-cutes, casual strolls away from huge explosions — stars and industry insiders toast and roast these cinematic chestnuts and more.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Corman's World 2011★ 7.0
Shares: Documentary
A chronicle of the long career of American filmmaker Roger Corman, the most tenacious and ingenious low-budget producer and director in the US film industry, a pioneer of independent filmmaking and discoverer of new talent.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Los Angeles Plays Itself 2004★ 7.6
Shares: Documentary, History
From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen takes viewers on a whirlwind tour through the metropolis' real and cinematic history, investigating the myriad stories and legends that have come to define it, and meticulously, judiciously revealing the real city that lives beneath.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Decade Under the Influence 2003★ 7.9
Shares: Documentary
A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of today's best filmmakers interview the influential directors of that time.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films 2014★ 7.2
Shares: Documentary
A documentary about the rise and fall of the Cannon Film Group, the legendary independent film company helmed by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies 2020★ 6.5
Shares: Documentary
The definitive documentary on the history of nudity in feature films from the early silent days to the present, studying the changes in morality that led to the use of nudity in films while emphasizing the political, sociological and artistic changes that shaped that history. Skin will also study the gender inequality in presenting nude images in motion pictures and will follow the revolution that has created nude gender equality in feature films today.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Jodorowsky's Dune 2013★ 7.8
Shares: Documentary
In 1974, Chilean-French director Alejandro Jodorowsky embarked on the quixotic project of adapting Frank Herbert's influential novel Dune (1969) for the big screen. After investing two years, and millions of dollars, the gigantic project ended in failure; but the artists Jodorowsky brought together to carry it out continued to work together, and ended up laying the foundations for modern science fiction cinema.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Visions of Light 1992★ 7.0
Shares: Documentary, History
Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of photography), illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Birth of a Nation to Do the Right Thing. Themes: the DP tells people where to look; changes in movies (the arrival of sound, color, and wide screens) required creative responses from DPs; and, these artisans constantly invent new equipment and try new things, with wonderful results. The narration takes us through the identifiable studio styles of the 30s, the emergence of noir, the New York look, and the impact of Europeans. Citizen Kane, The Conformist, and Gordon Willis get special attention.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Director and the Jedi 2018★ 7.4
Shares: Documentary
An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Spielberg 2017★ 7.5
Shares: Documentary
A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Eyes of Orson Welles 2018★ 6.9
Shares: Documentary
A poetic journey into the visual world of the legendary filmmaker and actor Orson Welles (1915-85) that reveals a new portrait of a unique genius, both of his life and of his monumental work: through his own eyes, drawn by his own hand, painted with his own brush.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Sidney 2022★ 6.9
Shares: Documentary
This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.
Stream in India on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
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Milius 2013★ 7.1
Shares: Documentary
The life story of ‘Zen Anarchist’ filmmaker John Milius, one of the most influential storytellers of his generation.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Circus of Books 2019★ 6.8
Shares: Documentary, History
For decades, a nice Jewish couple ran Circus of Books, a porn shop and epicenter for gay LA. Their director daughter documents their life and times.
Stream in India on Netflix
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De Palma 2016★ 7.0
Shares: Documentary
An intimate conversation between filmmakers, chronicling De Palma’s 55-year career, his life, and his filmmaking process, with revealing anecdotes and, of course, a wealth of film clips.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Room 237 2012★ 6.1
Shares: Documentary
A subjective documentary that explores various theories about hidden meanings in Stanley Kubrick's classic film The Shining. Five very different points of view are illuminated through voice over, film clips, animation and dramatic reenactments.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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QT8: The First Eight 2019★ 7.2
Shares: Documentary
A detailed account of the life and artistic career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, from his early days as a video club manager to the scandalous fall in disgrace of producer Harvey Weinstein. A story about how to shoot eight great movies and become an icon of modern pop culture.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Woody Allen: A Documentary 2011★ 6.9
Shares: Documentary
An intense portrait of the iconic filmmaker, writer, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen: his life, family and friends; his writing and directing habits, and his relationship with performers.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Altman 2014★ 6.6
Shares: Documentary
Robert Altman's life and career contained multitudes. This father of American independent cinema left an indelible mark, not merely on the evolution of his art form, but also on the western zeitgeist. With its use of rare interviews, representative film clips, archival images, and musings from his family and most recognizable collaborators, Altman is a dynamic and heartfelt mediation on an artist whose expression, passion and appetite knew few bounds.
Stream in India on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel