Movies like October: 20 to watch next

If you loved October (2019) — a documentary film directed by Loiro Cunha and Maria Ribeiro — these 20 movies are the closest matches.

The first picks are what fans of October most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres. 6 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.

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1
Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste 2022★ 6.1
Shares: Documentary
A sexual wellness company gains fame and followers, then members come forward with shocking allegations.
Stream in India on Netflix
2
Outcast Rockstar 2021★ 7.3
Shares: Documentary
The life and career of Brazilian singer Chorão, Charlie Brown Jr's frontman. The story of one of the most important rock stars in Brazil, from testimonies about his personal and professional life and archival footage. Beginning in the early 1990s, when his band released their first album and hit the radio stations, Chorão lived two intense decades of national and international success, full of controversial moments, until his premature death in 2013.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
3
A Toxic Love Story 2026★ 6.5
Shares: Documentary
A string of threatening emails escalates into a revenge plot involving a newly married US marshal and his ex-girlfriend.
Stream in India on Netflix
4
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King 2020★ 8.1
Shares: Documentary
A tribute to Chadwick Boseman, celebrating his life and legacy.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Fuck 2006★ 6.4
Shares: Documentary
A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Halloween: 25 Years of Terror 2006★ 6.8
Shares: Documentary
Follow the evolution of the 'Halloween' movies over the past twenty-five years. It examines why the films are so popular and revisits many of the original locations used in the films - seeing the effects on the local community. For the first time, cast, crew, critics and fans join together in the ultimate 'Halloween' retrospective.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
7
The Edge of Democracy 2019★ 7.7
Shares: Documentary
A cautionary tale for these times of democracy in crisis—the personal and political fuse to explore one of the most dramatic periods in Brazilian history. With unprecedented access to Presidents Dilma Rousseff and Lula da Silva, we witness their rise and fall and the tragically polarized nation that remains.
Stream in India on Netflix
8
Downloaded 2013★ 6.5
Shares: Documentary
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Capital in the Twenty-First Century 2019★ 6.5
Shares: Documentary
Film adaptation of French economist Thomas Piketty's ground-breaking global bestseller of the same name: an eye-opening journey through wealth and power.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present 2012★ 7.3
Shares: Documentary
Performance artist Marina Abramovic prepares for a major retrospective of her work at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Drew: The Man Behind the Poster 2013★ 7.0
Shares: Documentary
A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Elstree 1976 2015★ 6.2
Shares: Documentary
A documentary about ten very different lives connected by having appeared onscreen wearing masks or helmets in Star Wars.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance 2019★ 7.5
Shares: Documentary
Go behind the scenes with stars, puppeteers and creators as they bring Jim Henson's magical world of Thra back to life in a sweeping fantasy series.
Stream in India on Netflix, Netflix Kids
14
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 2022★ 7.2
Shares: Documentary
An inside look at one of the most anticipated movie sequels ever with James Cameron and cast.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Ex Libris: The New York Public Library 2017★ 6.4
Shares: Documentary
A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God 2012★ 7.3
Shares: Documentary
Alex Gibney explores the charged issue of pedophilia in the Catholic Church, following a trail from the first known protest against clerical sexual abuse in the United States and all way to the Vatican.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Class of ‘92 2013★ 7.1
Shares: Documentary
A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville). The film covers the period 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United's European Cup triumph.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Above Majestic 2018★ 7.4
Shares: Documentary
A look at the origins, history and conspiracies behind the "Majestic 12", a clandestine group of military and corporate figureheads charged with reverse-engineering extraterrestrial technology.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes 2021★ 6.0
Shares: Documentary
Serial killer Dennis Nilsen narrates his life and horrific crimes via a series of chilling audiotapes recorded from his jail cell.
Stream in India on Netflix
20
Unknown Number: The High School Catfish 2025★ 6.7
Shares: Documentary
Vulgar, taunting texts blow up the phones of a teen and her boyfriend. Who's sending them — and why? This twisty documentary reveals the shocking answer.
Stream in India on Netflix