15 Movies Like No Man's Land

Loved No Man's Land? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.

USA 94: Brazil's Return to Glory
#1

USA 94: Brazil's Return to Glory

Follows Brazil's journey to winning its fourth World Cup in 1994, featuring interviews with players and unseen behind-the-scenes footage from the tournament.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to No Man's Land.

Pelé
#2

Pelé

Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé's extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero. Mixing rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary celebrates the legendary Brazilian footballer who personified football as art.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to No Man's Land.

Apocalypse in the Tropics
#3

Apocalypse in the Tropics

Through deep examination, this documentary from Oscar nominee Petra Costa explores the profound impact of evangelism on Brazil's political landscape.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to No Man's Land.

The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
#4

The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing

Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked No Man's Land.

Love, Marilyn
#5

Love, Marilyn

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 more material, each of the actresses will embody the legend at various stages in her life.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked No Man's Land.

Sherman's March
#6

Sherman's March

Ross McElwee sets out to make a documentary about the lingering effects of General Sherman's march of destruction through the South during the Civil War, but is continually sidetracked by women who come and go in his life, his recurring dreams of nuclear holocaust, and Burt Reynolds.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked No Man's Land.

Finders Keepers
#7

Finders Keepers

In this documentary, recovering addict and amputee John Wood finds himself in a stranger-than-fiction battle to reclaim his mummified leg from Southern entrepreneur Shannon Whisnant, who found it in a grill he bought at an auction and believes it therefore to be his rightful property.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked No Man's Land.

Vini Jr.
#8

Vini Jr.

Vini Jr. has it all: talent, resilience and boldness. Follow his dancing, unpredictable feet on his inspiring journey to becoming a global soccer star.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to No Man's Land.

An Invisible Victim: The Eliza Samudio Case
#9

An Invisible Victim: The Eliza Samudio Case

A star goalkeeper threatens a woman who is pregnant with his child. Her pleas for help go unanswered in the shadow of his fame — then tragedy strikes.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to No Man's Land.

As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
#10

As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked No Man's Land.

Seduced and Abandoned
#11

Seduced and Abandoned

SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their next feature film. Moving from director to financier to star actor, the two players provide us with a unique look behind the curtain at the world's biggest and most glamourous film festival, shining a light on the bitter-sweet relationship filmmakers have with Cannes and the film business. Featuring insights from directors Martin Scorsese, 'Bernando Bertolucci' and Roman Polanski; actors Ryan Gosling and Jessica Chastain and a host of film distribution luminaries.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked No Man's Land.

We Live in Public
#12

We Live in Public

In 1999, Internet entrepreneur Josh Harris recruits dozens of young men and women who agree to live in underground apartments for weeks at a time while their every movement is broadcast online. Soon, Harris and his girlfriend embark on their own subterranean adventure, with cameras streaming live footage of their meals, arguments, bedroom activities, and bathroom habits. This documentary explores the role of technology in our lives, as it charts the fragile nature of dot-com economy.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked No Man's Land.

Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe
#13

Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe

In June 2001, hundreds of kilos of cocaine washed up in a Portuguese village. This gripping documentary reveals the long-lasting impact on the community.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to No Man's Land.

Iverson
#14

Iverson

Iverson is the ultimate legacy of NBA legend Allen Iverson, who rose from a childhood of crushing poverty in Hampton, Virginia, to become an 11-time NBA All-Star and universally recognized icon of his sport. Off the court, his audacious rejection of conservative NBA convention and unapologetic embrace of hip hop culture sent shockwaves throughout the league and influenced an entire generation. Told largely in Iverson's own words, the film charts the career highs and lows of one of the most distinctive and accomplished figures the sport of basketball has ever seen.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked No Man's Land.

Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV
#15

Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV

A tragic hostage case from 2008 Brazil unfolds through unseen diary entries, family interviews, and media coverage, as a 15-year-old girl is held captive by her ex-boyfriend for 100 hours while TV networks broadcast it live.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to No Man's Land.